For the seventh year in a row, Schlage®, a longstanding entity in home security and access solutions, has been recognized as America's most trusted lock brand, according to the 2026 America's Most Trusted® Door Locks & Hardware Study by Lifestory Research.
This consistent recognition underscores Schlage's role as a preferred choice for home security.
Consumer Choice in Home Security
The 2026 survey tapped into feedback from 7,209 individuals nationwide, all actively engaged in purchasing door locks and hardware over the previous year. Participants assessed brands based on standards such as trust, quality, and performance.
Schlage achieved the top position among major door hardware and lock brands, with a commendable Net Trust Quotient Score of 117.0.
Commitment to Quality and Reliability
Reflecting on the award, David Perozzi, General Manager of Allegion Home, expressed gratitude to their customer base, stating, “We extend our appreciation to the loyal customers who have put their trust and peace of mind in our products to help keep their homes and families secure for more than 100 years."
He emphasized that despite industry changes, the brand’s commitment to innovation, quality, and reliability remains unwavering, driven by customer expectations.
The Survey Process
Results are subsequently evaluated against comparable organizations to establish rankings
Lifestory Research's America's Most Trusted® Awards, a benchmark for assessing brand trustworthiness, requires brands to gather enough survey responses to ensure a 95% confidence level with a margin of error under 3%. Results are subsequently evaluated against comparable organizations to establish rankings.
Trust as a Cornerstone
Eric Snider, President of Lifestory Research, highlighted the importance of trust in branding, noting, “Establishing a sense of trust among consumers is the most important aspect of any successful brand – without trust, there is no future.”
He emphasized the desire of homeowners for security and reliability in the products chosen for their homes.
Schlage®, a pioneer in home security and access solutions for over 100 years, has been recognized as the most trusted door lockset and hardware brand in the 2026 America's Most Trusted® Door Locks & Hardware Study conducted by Lifestory Research.
This year marks the seventh consecutive year that Schlage has been awarded this distinguished recognition, solidifying its position as the top consumer choice for home security solutions.
Consumer choice
The 2026 America’s Most Trusted Survey surveyed 7,209 individuals across the country who reported actively shopping for door locks and hardware over the past 12 months. These consumers were asked to rank which brands consistently met their expectations on a variety of performance indicators, such as trust, quality and performance.
Schlage scored the highest among the leading door hardware and lock brands with a Net Trust Quotient Score of 117.0.
Maintaining quality and reliability
“We extend our appreciation to the loyal customers who have put their trust and peace of mind in our products to help keep their homes and families secure for more than 100 years,” says David Perozzi, the General Manager of Allegion Home.
“In this ever-changing industry, we have continued to evolve and provide the most innovative products possible. However, the one thing our products have always maintained is quality and reliability – and it’s our customers who continue to push us to meet this standard. We are honored to be named the Most Trusted Lock Brand for the seventh straight year.”
Survey conduction
For more than a decade, the Lifestory Research America’s Most Trusted® awards have helped define the relationship between consumers and what they identify as a trustworthy brand. To be included in the final ranking, brands must obtain enough survey responses to achieve a 95% confidence level with no more than a 3% margin of error.
Once confidence levels are determined, survey results are compared with peer organizations of like size and complexity.
Trusting brands
“Establishing a sense of trust among consumers is the most important aspect of any successful brand – without trust, there is no future,” said Eric Snider, President of Lifestory Research.
“Our homes are where we keep the things most special to us, and homeowners want peace of mind that the products they choose will provide secure, reliable, and durable solutions for a lifetime.”
