Momo Local Locksmith is a name you can trust for whatever type of lock installation you need.
We offer Lock Installation a full range of locksmith services, including commercial and residential services, lock installation, repair, or maintenance. Because we are a New York company serving New York City and surrounding areas, we have experience with a wide range of locks and have done extensive work in private houses, apartments buildings, brownstones, storefronts, and larger corporations. Below is a sampling of the types of locks we install and repair.
This is a standard cylindrical entry lock. It is locked and unlocked by a button on the inside, and key operated from the outside. There are two types of entry knobs: those that are inoperable from the inside until the button is turned or released and those that are “panic-proof” and allow you to exit without operating the button. “Vandal-proof” locks allow the exterior knob to be turned when locked, without withdrawing the latch.
Mortise locks are box-like units mounted through the edge of the door, unlike the cylindrical locks described above, which are mounted through circular holes drilled through the door. The mortise design is much older than the cylindrical, but can still be found in older homes. Modern mortise locks are more often found in commercial applications and some security gates. They are considerably more expensive than cylindrical locks. Modifications are required to switch from mortise to cylindrical locks or vice versa.
Lever locks are basically the same as knobs. However, they require much heavier duty return springs to prevent the levers from sagging over time. Entry Lever Lock& quot;Vandal-proof & quot; designs are much more important with levers, as it is easier to apply force to a lever than a knob.
Storeroom function knob and lever locks look just like entry locks. However, they have no button on the inside. You can always exit freely, and the exterior is always locked, requiring the use of a key to operate the lock every time. These locks are generally used for secondary entrances and secure areas that need to be locked at all times.
The deadlatch is a latch designed with an additional deadlatch plunger. The deadlatch has a specific security function that requires proper installation and alignment with the strike plate. Properly installed, the latch should fall into the strike opening when the door is closed, but the deadlatch plunger should not.
A springlatch relies on spring tension to hold the door closed but offers limited security. It can be easily bypassed with a credit card or similar tool, making it unsuitable for primary entry points.
Deadbolts provide the highest level of manual locking security. To work effectively, the bolt must extend fully into the strike plate; otherwise, the door remains vulnerable. Professional installation ensures proper alignment and operation.
This standard pin tumbler cylinder can be rekeyed or masterkeyed and is available in various keyways. Each keyway determines which key blank will operate the lock, offering flexibility for homes or businesses.
Used mainly in commercial properties, interchangeable core locks allow quick key system changes without removing the entire lock. They operate with a master key, individual key, and a control key used to remove or install the core.
Smart locks connect to the internet and use technologies like Bluetooth or NFC to grant access via smartphones. They enable remote locking and unlocking, eliminating the need for physical keys while maintaining modern, secure access control.
