Have you ever shopped around and looked through the many door lock types? If so, you are going to see so many! There are too many to keep track of, but that’s where a locksmith comes in. We know that you need locks to help you protect those in your property, not to mention your valuables. You might have questions about the various kinds of locks, like keyless, closed shackle padlocks, child-resistant locks and so on. We want to provide you with the details you need so you can figure out which lock would be best for you!  

There are seemingly never-ending options out there. Maybe you just had a baby or frequently babysit your nephew, and you want to make sure they can’t just walk right out the front door because the toddler has learned how to escape in an attempt to chase down the ice cream truck when it comes by! Or perhaps you live with someone who is handicapped and you want accessible locks. Regardless of what you are looking for, surely there is something for you. 

At Rowlett Locksmith Co., we have helped many customers in and near Rowlett, Texas to choose new locks. Then, we install them to make sure everything is working properly. Whether you are in our area or elsewhere, it is advised that you set up a free consultation, as this can give you a better idea of some of the various lock types. Maybe you don’t know if you need to swap out your locks with new ones, and a locksmith can do an assessment to see if your locks warrant a lock change. But it might be just that you want something different. A lock and security expert can help with that, too!

So, what are some of your options? What do the various lock types look like? Take a look!

Knob locks  

Knob locks go on all sorts of doors but it’s good to use them with other security features. This is because they can be somewhat easy to manipulate. Here are some you might be interested in:   

• MI Locks Single Cylinder Electronic Door Knob
• Defiant Hartford Entry Knob and Deadbolt Set 
• BA05 Cal-Royal Knob Lock
• Gatehouse Privacy Door Knob 
• Kwikset Juno Entry Door Knob 
• Defiant Brandywine Single Cylinder Entry Stainless Steel 
• Tell Manufacturing Heavy Duty Keyed Entry Knob Lock
• And more  

Smart Locks/Digital Locks 

Smart locks and digital locks are incredibly convenient. They allow you to have a degree of access control and you can see who is entering your property sometimes even remotely. The use of codes allows you to avoid having to swap out locks which can be financially beneficial. WIFI connectivity is a fun feature, too. So, what smart and digital locks are popular? Have a look!  

• Friday Lock 
• Lockley Secure Plus
• Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt
• Samsung SHS-3321 Digital Door Lock
• Kwikset Touchpad Electronic Deadbolt (Single Cylinder with Smart Code) 
• Defiant Castle Touchscreen Electronic Deadbolt
• Yale Assure Lock Touchscreen Deadbolt 
• Alfred DB2-B Smart Door Lock with Touchscreen Keypad
• Kwikset Convert Smart Lock 
• Home Smart Lock by Gate   

Lever handle locks  

Let’s not forget lever handle locks! They are good for handicapped-accessible properties in some cases, and you can also get ones that are child-resistant. They go on different doors like bathroom doors. Popular options include: 

• Glynn Johnson Heavy Duty Lever Lockset 
• Vigilant Commercial Door Lever Set
• Kwikset Kingston Door Lever with Smart Key Security 
• Schlage Saturn Keyed Door Lever Set
• Harney Hardware Mechanical Keyless Lever Lock
• Yale Lever Medium Duty, Not Keyed
• Largo Keyed Entry Door Lever Set

 Padlocks

Padlocks don’t cost much and because they are portable, many people appreciate this security feature. There are more options today than ever before. You can enjoy different materials, keyed padlocks, steel padlocks and so on. Take a look:     

• Stanley Shrouded Hardened Steel Padlock 
• Desired Tools 4 Digit Combination Lock ABUS Discus Padlock
• Lewis N Clark Cable Lock by Sentry 
• Master Lock Padlock
• American Lock A41-American
• Kwikset Smart Key
• Bear proof Lock Yeti Master Lock Keyed Padlock with 1-inch Shackle  

Deadbolt Locks  

There are so many styles and types of deadbolts. Do you want the option to lock your door from both the inside and the outside? Some do, and you can get this with a deadbolt, at least, with certain kinds. Because there are so many price points, you can get a deadbolt for just a few dollars. The more advanced you want the feature to be, the more it’s going to cost, of course. Whether you prefer Kwikset or another brand, you will see there are many options at your disposal. Here are some of them:  

• Kwikset 663 Security Series One Sided Chrome Deadbolt 
• Safe lock Double Cylinder Deadbolt
• Copper Creek Single Cylinder Deadbolt
• Defiant Single Cylinder Castle Electronic Keypad Deadbolt 
• Schlage Encode Smart WIFI Deadbolt
• Weiser Lock Single Cylinder Deadbolt
• BHP Single Cylinder Deadbolt
• Kwikset Contemporary Electronic Keypad Single Cylinder Deadbolt
• Schlage Camelot Single Cylinder Deadbolt

Have you ever shopped around and browsed the many door lock types? If you have, you are going to see so many and it can easily become overwhelming! There are too many to keep track of, and a locksmith can provide the guidance that you are looking for, for a very reasonable cost to boot. We know how important locks are in their huge role in protecting those who live or work at your property, and of course your valuables. Whether you have kids you are trying to keep inside so you want child-proof locks, or you just want something more convenient and the option to plug in a code rather than having a key, you are going to find something for you. 

You need locks for better security. This is a given. Hopefully you can tell after reading this article that you have many different lock choices. Now you know about the various kinds of locks on the market. Just make sure to stay on top of your security. Knowing what is out there is very helpful and the first step in the right direction!