ACME Locksmith Blog & Security Articles
Our Locksmith blog contains security articles, how to articles, and product reviews for safes, residential, automotive and commercial businesses.
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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.
Can I get a Key at Home Depot?
Home Depot Key Duplication | What to Know ACME Locksmith love's Home Depot. They send us a lot of key business. Why? They are limited in what they can do, and we've worked hard to earn the referrals of our...
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Who Has Your Safe’s Combination | The Answer May Surprise You
If you've been reading the latest headlines, you heard that Liberty Safe is getting a lot of heat over giving out one of their customer's safe combinations to the FBI. Some think it was justified. Some are outraged. Ignoring the...
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Safe Won’t Open with Correct Code | Locksmith Solutions
A secure safe offers peace of mind and protection. When your safe won't open, despite entering the correct code, can be a frustrating experience. In this article, we're diving into issues unlocking digital safe locks when the correct code won't...
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Cost to Duplicate a Car Key
The main factor of car key replacement cost is whether or not you have an existing key. This article is focusing on the cost to duplicate a car key, meaning you have one working key. If you've lost all keys,...
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How Locksmiths Program Car Key FOBs
Modern car key FOBs operate primarily over passive radio frequency identification (RFID), allowing the exchange of data from the FOB to the car through electromagnetic waves. For a vehicle to start using a FOB, the vehicle needs to recognize the...
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Will Smart Locks Work Without Internet?
There are two questions that need to be answered here. What happens to my smart lock when the internet goes out? Can I use a smart lock in a location that does not have internet? Will smart locks work without...
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Do Smart Locks Work Without Power
What Happens When Smart Locks Lose 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 power is lost...
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Locksmith’s Guide to Smart Locks for Sliding Doors
It seems like smart locks are being installed everywhere, but sliding glass door smart locks haven't really had any true, viable solutions....until now. For manufactured home owners in particular, the sliding patio doors can be a main entry for the...
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The Differences Between Panic Bars and Crash 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 and a crash bar. The terms can be used interchangeably. You can also use “push bar”...
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Best High Security Padlocks – Locksmith Recommendations
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, etc… can all be better protected using high security padlocks. Contact Us Here. Contact...
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What to Do When You’ve Lost All Car Keys
"I've Lost my Car Keys" "Key origination" is the term locksmiths use to make a new key for a car when no key is currently available. When you've lost all of your car keys: Call your insurance company. They may...
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What is the Best Portable Door Lock?
Best Portable Door Lock: Addalock Small and portable. Good for doors don't don't lock with a key or that someone might have the key to. Product Details Rating when compared to other portable door locks Effectiveness: Ease of Use: Cost:...
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How to Barricade a Door – Barricade Devices & Reviews
Door Braces, Such as the OnGard, Help Prevent Forced Door Entry Standard home locks don’t make your door safe from a would-be intruder. Your door locks are likely held to the framing with only 1/2" screws secured into trim molding....
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How Door Closers Work
Inside of a Commercial Door Closer Door closers operate by balancing two forces. The first force is a spring, which wants to pull the door back into a closed position. Hydraulic fluid, the counter force, is used to dampen the...
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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 of the door closer that reveals any signs of oil immediately tells you that the door closer needs to be replaced....
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The Best Deadbolt Lock of 2023
The Best Deadbolt Lock for Your Home The best deadbolt you can install on your home is a one-sided deadbolt. The one-sided deadbolt is a keyless door lock that has never been picked, has never been bumped, can't be forced...
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What are Smart Locks
Key Points: Smart locks use electronic mechanisms to unlock a door, rather than mechanical, such as a key. They can be controlled remotely using a smartphone Smart locks often include additional features such as prox card/FOB entry, fingerprint (biometric) identification,...
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Replace Car Keys by VIN Online
How to Replace Lost Car Keys Making keys is one of the services that local automotive locksmiths and car dealers provide. Locksmiths can make car keys using a car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). They will require proof of ownership. Acmelocksmith.com offers online...
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How to Rekey a Lock to Match an Existing Key
Jump to: Determine if the Lock can be Rekeyed to Your Existing Key Key compatible lock brands Several Rekeying Options How to Rekey a Lock Yourself Determine if Locks Can Use the Same Key Say you've bought a home, but...
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How Do Locksmiths Verify Ownership
Proof of Ownership Before Opening Your Property I'm the first to admit it, our company can be a pain. It's true. But this is a good thing. Legitimate locksmiths will verify proof of ownership before opening any property for you...
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