ACME Locksmith Blog & Security Articles
Our Locksmith blog contains security articles, how to articles, and product reviews for safes, residential, automotive and commercial businesses.
If you’re looking for anything lock and/or key related and you’ll likely find that information here. Just enter your query into the search field or select the category you’re interested in.
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We’ve been providing locksmith services for over 30 years to the Phoenix valley. We hope you find our articles, and reviews valuable.
Do Smart Locks Need WIFI?
Can I use a smart lock when there's no WIFI? | What happens when the internet goes out? | Will smart locks work when the power goes out? Can I Use a Smart Lock Without a WIFI Connection You can…
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Do Smart Locks Need Power
Smart locks need power in order to operate fully and completely. There are two situations where a smart lock may lose power. When power is lost in the home. When the smart lock links to a hub or direct to…
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Sliding Door Smart Locks – A Locksmith’s Guide
It seems like smart locks are being installed everywhere, but sliding glass door smart locks haven't had any true, viable solutions….until now. For manufactured homeowners in particular, the sliding patio doors can be the main entry for the home. Welcome…
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The Difference Between Panic Bars, Crash Bars and Push Bars
Surface Mount, Vertical Rod, Panic Bars What's in a name? When it comes to exit devices, there is a lot of confusion. There is no difference between a panic bar, crash bar, and push bar. The terms can be used…
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Best High Security Padlocks – Locksmith Recommended
Recommended Padlocks | What Makes a Padlock High-Security? | Detailed Padlock Reviews | Padlock Security Ratings As part of our high-security lock solutions, ACME Locksmith provides, and ships, high-security padlocks designed for multiple applications. Storage units, storage yards, bay doors,…
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Door Barricade Devices & Recommendations
Door Braces, Such as the OnGard, Help Prevent Forced Door Entry The Best Door Security Devices | Types of Door Barricades | Our Evaluation Criteria | Detailed Product Reviews Standard home locks don’t make your door safe from a would-be…
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How Does a Door Closer Work
Inside of a Commercial Door Closer Door closers work by balancing two forces. The first force is a spring, which wants to pull the door back into a closed position. The second force is hydraulic fluid. It is used to…
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When to Replace a Door Closer
Door Closer Leaking Oil When your commercial door has started to slam or close too quickly, a quick inspection that reveals the door closer is leaking oil immediately tells you that the closer needs to be replaced. It is important…
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Replace Car Keys by VIN Online
How to Replace Lost Car Keys Making keys is one of the services local automotive locksmiths and car dealers can provide. Locksmiths can make car keys using a car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). They will require proof of ownership. Acmelocksmith.com offers…
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Gate Locks for Chain Link Fences
Why Chain Link Gates are Hard to Lock | Padlocks, Latches & Chains | MagnaLatch Chain Link Gate Adapter Kit | Keyless Locks for Chain Link Gates The Issues Locking Chain Link Gates Chain link fences can be the most…
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How to Unlock a Safe Without a Key
Open Safes Without the Override Key Get a key made | Bypass the safe's solenoid | Bounce a safe open | Use a magnet | Bypass the key cylinder | Break the bolt work Safes are supposed to protect property,…
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How Much Does it Cost to Open a Safe?
Safe Key Made Cost to Open Safes with Key Overrides | Cost to Open Safes without Override Keys | Minimum Charges Cost to Open a Safe Opening a locked safe is not as cut and dry as people think it…
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Are There Smart Locks For Outdoor Gates?
The Only Outdoor Smart Lock Options | Other Smart Devices to Consider | Other Keyless Lock Options | Conclusions The Inside Half of a Smart Lock is Not Made Weatherproof Can You Install a Smart Lock on Outdoor Gates? With…
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How to Cover Door Holes
Using a Door Wrap to Cover a Door Hole What do you do when you have a door that has a hole pattern for a previous lockset and the old hole and the new hole patterns don’t match? This is…
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Are Portable Door Locks Effective?
Strike Type Portable Door Lock sold on Amazon. When to Use | Types of Portable Locks | Limitations of Portable Door Locks Portable door locks are locks that you take with you to secure a door that doesn't have a…
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Are All RV Keys the Same?
CH751 RV Compartment Key There is One Compartment Key | Which RV Keys are Different | Replace Lost RV Keys | Replacement Compartment Locks | Keyless RV Door Locks RV Compartment Keys are Universal One key will open the compartments…
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Step-by-Step Arizona Eviction Process
Notify tenant in writing | File an Eviction Complaint Notice and Summons | Serve an Eviction Information Sheet | Get a Writ of Restitution | Serve the Tenant | Rekey the Property For the eviction process in Arizona, there are…
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How Locksmiths Open Safes
Professionally Opening a Safe via Drilling Keypad Failure | Dial Combination Stopped Working | Lost Combination | Safe Drill Points | Opening a Safe Without Drill Points We discuss good, quality safes that need to be opened professionally so that…
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What is Lock Rekeying | Phoenix Locksmith Explains
Rekeying Lock Cylinders Which is Cheaper? Rekey or Replace Locks? | How Locks Work | How a Key Opens a lock | How Lock Pins Stop the Wrong Key from Working | What is Master Rekeying | Rekeying Locks to…
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How Locksmiths Make Keys
Keys for Locks that Have No Working Key You've lost that last key to one of your locks or cars. How will your local locksmith make a key without the original? First, a bit of terminology. Making keys for locks…
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