Moving into a college dorm room is a big change from your typical family home. Instead of having all of the privacy that you may be used to, there are a lot of open areas and shared spaces between you and other students. Instead of leaving areas of your dorm room vulnerable, you can use a variety of locksmith services and products to help enhance the security of a dorm room. The follow four products and services can help add extra security to your dorm and make you feel safe for every year you're in college.

Refrigerator Locks

A dorm room fridge is a great way to have snacks and cold drinks ready for you on a daily basis. These fridges are typically unprotected and can leave your food vulnerable to anyone looking to grab a quick bite to eat. A locksmith has the ability to install a refrigerator lock to your mini-fridge. The lock has two sections that apply to the front and the side of the fridge. Once installed, a padlock is inserted between the two locks so that the fridge door cannot be opened and accessed. Hundreds of dollars are spent each school year on meals and snacks. A simple lock system can help prevent wasted money and stolen food from other roommates or visitors to the dorm.

Device Locks

One of the more vulnerable things left in your dorm room is the wireless device that you use for class and studying. Help protect your laptop or tablet by purchasing device locks. Made with durable cables and locks, the system works by attaching the lock directly into the device and then connecting the cable to a fixed surface like a desk, table, or dresser. Many devices have a lock hole in them, but you can also purchase specialty locks that can install into various areas like a USB port. Not only are these locks great for the dorm room, but they can be used in public areas like libraries or campus cafes. The extra protection makes it easy to bring your device all around the school.

Bluetooth Locks

Between school supplies, backpacks, and college book, there's a lot of stuff to carry each day. Instead of adding all types of extra keys to your pocket, you can work with a locksmith to install Bluetooth lock technology to various parts of your dorm. Bluetooth locks are great for small safes, storage bins, or even smaller items like a filing cabinet. The locks use a Bluetooth-enabled app on your phone. This allows you to easily unlock the lock with just a push of a button. Instead of using keys, your phone is the only thing needed to access the locks. Special number codes or unlock patterns can also be added to the phone to prevent easy access if someone steals your phone.

Door Bars

Dorms can get rowdy, especially during party weeks or times when people are celebrating a variety of events. Protect random bursts into your room and add extra security while you're sleeping with dorm room door bars. A locksmith can set up a door bar that prevents someone from just busting into the room. The door bar is pressed against the handle of the door and is positioned at an angle to add pressure to the door and prevent it from getting pushed open. Once you need access to the door, the door bars are easy to take off and set aside during a normal day. After the initial set up and installation, the door bars are easy to manage on your own.

After you've settled into a dorm, it's a good idea to contact a locksmith (like those at Suburban Lock) for a consultation and estimate on different installation costs.