Author: ACME Locksmith
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Lock Grading – ANSI Lock Grades Explained
Lock Grades 1 2 3 Explained The ANSI lock grading system was developed to setup a standard testing procedure to measure the strength and durability of a lock. The ANSI lock grade system provides an indication as to the quality of the lock being purchased. The system is composed of three lock grades. What is…
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What are the Arizona Pool Code Requirements?
General Pool Fence Requirements | Free Standing Fences | Pool Fences & Wall as Part of Barrier| Pool Fence and Home as Part of Fence | Pool Code by City | FAQ Arizona Swimming Pool Code & Lock Requirements Arizona has the perfect climate for pools. Having a swimming pool means outdoor entertaining nearly year…
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How to Secure Home Windows
How Burglars Break In | Install DIY Security Film | Install Locks to Prevent Forced Opening | Limit the Craw Through Area | Add Visual Deterrents Secure Home Windows Against Break-ins Adequate home security involves more than just your doors. While most break-ins occur through front, back, and garage entryways, nearly a quarter of break-ins…
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What is the Cost to Rekey a Business?
When to Rekey a Commercial Building | Rekey Cost Table | Cost to Rekey Business in Phoenix | Master Rekey Costs | Costs for Other Types of Business Locks When Should a Business Rekey Their Building? When you’ve terminated an employee or just moved your business into a new location, perhaps maybe even a theft,…
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How Much Does it Cost to Rekey a House?
Cost Table | Is it Cheaper to Rekey Locks or Replace Them? | Cost to Rekey Locks in Phoenix? | Why It’s Cheaper at a Locksmith Shop | Detailed Cost Breakdown | Pricing Variable | Cost to Rekey Other Types of Locks | FAQ Cost to Rekey A Home Just bought a home? Just tossed…
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Car Key Replacement Cost | A Locksmith Shares All
Lost Standard Car Keys | Lost Transponder Keys | Replace Lost FOBs | Video: Car Key Types This article focuses on the cost to replace car keys when all of the car’s existing keys have been lost. We call this service “car key origination.” Our article “Cost to Duplicate a Car Key” covers the cost…
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How to Improve French Door Security
Are French Doors Safe? | Biggest French Door Security Flaw | The #1 French Door Security Tip | Prevent Door Glass from Breaking | Install High-Security Locks | Install Door Reinforcement | FAQ French doors are one of the weakest security points in your home due to two individual doors meeting in the middle. When…
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Yale Assure Connect by August Smart Lock Review
Product Highlights | Detailed Review | Upgradable to WIFI | Keyless Version | Lock Control & Monitoring | What’s in the Box | Comparison to Other Locks | Video Review Overview of the Yale Assure Connect by August (CBA) lock The Yale Assure Smart lock is ACME Locksmith’s favorite smart lock. It is a BHMA…
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How to Adjust a Door Closer | Locksmith Explains
4 Steps to Adjust Closer | Closer Adjustment Screws | Video Demonstration | FAQ A hydraulic door closer is a mechanical device that automatically closes a door using springs and a system of chambers filled with hydraulic fluid. You do not need to hire a locksmith to adjust a door closer, if the door closer…
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Remove a Broken Key From a Lock | Methods & Instruction
Lock Must be Vertical | Push the Key Out | Extract the Key | Tweezers, Pliers, Glue Gun | Don’t Do This | As a Last Resort Over time, keys undergo wear and tear, the metal succumbs to fatigue, and this leads to eventual key breakage. Sometimes, that break occurs inside of a lock cylinder…