American Lock and Key: Your Affordable Key Maker
From vehicles and homes to businesses and safes, keys hold the key (pun intended) to many aspects of your life. What happens if you need more than one key, or worse, lose a key? At American Lock and Key, we offer professional key duplication services for both modern and antique keys.
Fast, affordable, accurate. Those are standards we live by at American Lock and Key. Our locksmiths have a passion for customer service and a drive to outperform the competition by offering professional key making services at a price within your budget. We even specialize in antique keys! So, that old trunk, chest or vanity you scored while antiquing or as a hand-me-down? We can expertly create duplicate keys on your schedule.
Why Should I Use a Locksmith for Key Duplication?
When you think, "Where can I find a key maker near me?", it might be tempting to head to your local hardware or big box store. In the past decade, key duplication kiosks have even popped up as a convenient option for people on the go.
Unfortunately, there's a downside if you choose convenience over quality, such as:
- Incorrectly cut keys
The number one problem with trusting a big box store or kiosk for key duplication is that the key is cut incorrectly, which renders it useless. - Wrong key blank used
If the incorrect blank is used to create a key, it won't open your lock. - Damage to lock mechanisms
A poorly cut key can cause damage to internal locking mechanisms or get stuck and break off inside a lock, which will ultimately cost more to replace. - Unable to determine if the original key is worn
Sometimes the problem isn't how a key is cut, but rather the condition of the original key. If the original key (master key) is very old it may have been worn down over time. Only a very experienced key maker with an eye for detail would be able to notice this nuance. - No warranty or insurance on the key duplicates
If for any reason your key breaks or doesn't work, don't expect to seek repairs or replacements furnished by a big box store. You're simply out of luck.
The lesson here is this: If you need duplicate keys, make sure you work with a licensed, insured locksmith to get a perfectly cut key the first time.
