{"id":83,"date":"2012-02-20T20:22:38","date_gmt":"2012-02-21T01:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/soslocksmith.com\/blog\/?p=83"},"modified":"2014-01-02T14:40:08","modified_gmt":"2014-01-02T19:40:08","slug":"select-lock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/select-lock\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Select Your Lock"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_111\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/soslocksmith.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/lockin1.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-111\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-111\" title=\"SOS Locksmith\" src=\"http:\/\/soslocksmith.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/lockin1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/lockin1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/lockin1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lock Installation<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When you\u2019re having a new lock installed, there\u2019s a lot to consider. You want to make sure you\u2019re selecting the safest option for your home. <strong>Protecting your family is important, and in a city as large as New York you can never be too safe.<\/strong> New York City had 18,600 cases of burglary and more than 37,800 cases of grand larceny in 2010. You can help to protect yourself and your belongings from theft and other crimes by installing top quality locks on your home. Using a reliable <a title=\"lock installation NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/nyc_locksmith\/services\/main\/1\/lock-installation-nyc.asp\">lock installation NYC<\/a> company is important to make sure your locks are correctly installed.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to be an expert in locks to find the best option for your home. There are many places you can go for recommendations. You local police department is one source, since police officers in the area will be up to date on the latest crimes and what kind of locks have been affected. A good <a title=\"Lock installation NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/nyc_locksmith\/services\/main\/1\/lock-installation-nyc.asp\">lock installation <\/a>NYC company should be able to offer some recommendation as well. The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association and American National Standards Institute will give you useful ratings standards to judge your lock selections against. One is the best rating while a three is the worst.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For quality <a title=\"Lock installation NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/nyc_locksmith\/services\/main\/1\/lock-installation-nyc.asp\">lock installation<\/a> NYC residents shouldn\u2019t always opt for the least expensive options. A spring latch lock is usually the most affordable but is, predictably, one of the easiest to get through. If you opt for this type of lock, be sure to use a protective plate around the lock for added security.<strong> A deadbolt is sturdier and a vertical deadbolt is an especially secure option.<\/strong> Strike plates around any kind of lock are an added level of protection. You can browse hardware stores and talk to your locksmith to find out more about the latest innovations in home safety.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected your lock, a professional<a title=\"lock installation NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/nyc_locksmith\/services\/main\/1\/lock-installation-nyc.asp\"> lock installation<\/a> NYC company will help you put it all together. Never trust lock installation as a do-it-yourself project. This level of security should be left to a professional. In New York City, all locksmiths are required to have licensure from the city so you can ask for proof of this license to make sure you\u2019re dealing with a reputable locksmith company. S<strong>OS Locksmith NYC has been providing locksmith services to residents of New York City for well over 30 years.<\/strong> <a title=\"Free Locksmith Quotes\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/nyc_locksmith\/pages\/free_estimate.htm\">Free quotes <\/a>are available online so you can get started planning your next lock upgrade quickly and easily.<\/p>\n<p>Read About: <a title=\"NYC Locksmith\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/nyc_locksmith\/pages\/free_estimate.htm\">Locksmith<\/a>,<a title=\"Intercom Service NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/nyc_locksmith\/services\/main\/1\/intercom-service-nyc.asp\">Intercom Service NYC<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_counters\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/share-small.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:2px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_c=new Array(\"twitter\",\"facebook_like\",\"facebook_send\",\"google\",\"pinterest\");var hupso_counters_lang = \"en_US\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_title_c=\"How to Select Your Lock\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/counters.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div><div id=\"social-essentials\" class=\"se_left\"><div class=\"se_button se_button_small\" style=\"width:72px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px\"><iframe src=\"\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?locale=en_US&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.soslocksmith.com%2Fblog%2Fselect-lock%2F&amp;send=false&amp;layout=button_count&amp;show_faces=false&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"se_button se_button_small\" style=\"width:85px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/select-lock\/\" data-text=\"How to Select Your Lock\" data-via=\"SOSLocksmithNYC\" data-counturl=\"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/select-lock\/\" data-count=\"horizontal\" data-lang=\"en\">Tweet<\/a><\/div><div class=\"se_button se_button_small\" style=\"margin:0px 0px 0px 0px\"><a name=\"fb_share\" type=\"button_count\" share_url=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.soslocksmith.com%2Fblog%2Fselect-lock%2F\">Share<\/a><\/div><div class=\"se_button se_button_small\" style=\"width:60px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px\"><g:plusone size=\"medium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/select-lock\/\" count=\"true\"><\/g:plusone><\/div><div class=\"se_button se_button_small\" style=\"width:65px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.soslocksmith.com%2Fblog%2Fselect-lock%2F&media=&description=How+to+Select+Your+Lock\" class=\"se-pin-it-button\" always-show-count=\"true\" count-layout=\"horizontal\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/PinExt.png\" title=\"Pin It\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"se_button se_button_small\" style=\"margin:0px 0px 0px 0px\"><su:badge layout=\"1\" location=\"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/select-lock\/\"><\/su:badge><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re having a new lock installed, there\u2019s a lot to consider. 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