About AKS Security
AKS Security (Auman's Key Shop) has been providing locksmith and security solutions since 1973. The company operates a fully stocked store at the Nittany Mall, offering a wide range of keys, locks, and security hardware. AKS Security offers in-shop services for carry-in items and road service across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. With their factory-trained technicians, the business can handle everything from basic car and home openings to advanced security and camera systems. Customers have praised the company's prompt response, professional service, and attention to detail. One customer was impressed with the technician's ability to open an antique cabinet with a difficult lock, as well as his knowledgeable explanation of the mechanism and recommendations for maintenance. Another customer had a positive experience with a technician who arrived on time, finished the job quickly, and left the area clean. The company has also been commended for its compassionate and patient approach when assisting a customer who had lost their car key and had a dead battery.
Having just transported our antique cabinet the 3,000 miles to live here, somehow the cabinet door could not be unlocked. We called AKS on a recommendation. Their response was immediate, lucky us, with Jay coming out the same day we called! With all the proper tools, about 45 minutes later, viola', He explained the mechanism clearly, the difficulty of the lock even with the appropriate key but after 140 years the brass cam-lifter had simple deteriorated and broken off. And he still opened it! He speculated the origin and purpose of the cabinet as well as the maintenance of the wood (mineral oil, not paste wax). He also fixed the mechanism so as not to inadvertently close and lock again. Happy with the results we paid him a a modest fee and we returned to unpacking the rest of everything one home may accumulate over a 40 year period. Thorough,decent and even displayed the virtues not easily found with The Big Box Enterprises. Recommend without hesitation.
I lost my husband only car key. Evan, was very kind, patient , professional & respectful. Car had a dead battery from sitting for a few months during the winter. We tried charging battery but he stayed longer waiting for car to get charge to be able to get the job done. It was cold and a little icy and he kept up his professionalism. Definitely recommend Evan at aks security . Thanks you for helping out your local soldier.
They are the best! Jay and his team made getting security systems put in at my mom and our houses easy and seamless. They detailed each step after completing a detailed assessment of our needs, then implemented what we chose in a professional, friendly, experienced way. We used phones, email, and walkie talkies to communicate with the social distancing going on, and they made multiple trips to get things just right. My mom is sleeping better at night, and I love that we've taken care of this for her (and us as well while we were at it). It is peace of mind ... and they are hometown heroes in my book ... no high pressure, off-site with them ... they are just around the corner with decades of experience and a community spirit. Really appreciate it!