Author: ACME Locksmith

  • Tools Needed to Start a Locksmith Business

    Tools Needed to Start a Locksmith Business

    Best Key Cutting Machine | Auto Programming Tool | Van Shelving | Hand Tools | Recommended Starter Tool Kit | YouTube Video of Tools | Optional – Recommended for Shops | FAQ Two of the first decisions you need to make before starting a locksmith business are how much are going to have to invest…

  • How Much Does Access Control Cost?

    How Much Does Access Control Cost?

    Typical Cost | Types of Systems | Features Impact | Building Code Impact | Door Type Impact | FAQs | Get Estimate (Phoenix) Are you considering installing key card access control on your business? What is the cost per door for an access control system? Let’s dive down into it. Access Control System Cost Per…

  • Locksmith Charges for 2025

    Locksmith Charges for 2025

    Cost to get a locksmith onsite | Cost to Unlock Car or House | Cost to Rekey | Cost for Car Keys | Price Variants Phoenix’s ACME Locksmith has proudly served over 170,000 Arizona customers for more than 25 years. This guide breaks down what locksmiths charge in 2025, using real data and adjusted prices…

  • The Best Lock for Sliding Glass Door

    The Best Lock for Sliding Glass Door

    When your arcadia, sliding glass door lock gets old, it is likely to fail.  While you could simply replace what you have with the identical item, doing so won’t add additional door security. It is the time to upgrade your sliding door lock and strengthen the security of your door by installing a Double Bolt…

  • Mechanical vs Electronic Safe Locks

    Mechanical vs Electronic Safe Locks

    Ease of Use | Which Fail More | Which Are More Reliable | Lock Security | Best Safe Locks Reviews | FAQ The debate between combination vs digital safe locks isn’t just one of personal preference. When evaluating mechanical vs electronic safe locks you must also consider reliability, ease of access, and the ability to…

  • Locksmiths Will Verify Ownership

    Locksmiths Will Verify Ownership

    Though some states doe not require it, all legitimate locksmiths will need to verify ownership before opening any property, whether it be a car, home, safe, etc…  Verification of ownership can be a title, registration, photo ID, piece of mail or other document with your name on it and the property address. If you don’t…

  • Best Home Deadbolt Lock in 2025

    Best Home Deadbolt Lock in 2025

    The best deadbolt locks for a home in 2024 is a one-sided deadbolt. A one-sided deadbolt is only visible from the inside of the home. From the exterior, there is no indication a deadbolt is installed. It is keyless, can never be picked, can never been bumped, the cylinder cannot be forced over, and it…

  • Best Smart Locks of 2025 – A Locksmith Compares

    Best Smart Locks of 2025 – A Locksmith Compares

    Our Favorite | Comparison Table | Limitations of Smart Locks | Kwikset Halo Review | Schlage Encode Review | Yale Assure Review Related articles: In 2020 lock manufacturers finally got the concept of smart locks dialed in for the average consumer. Gone are the complicated hardware and software components to set them up, the apps…

  • Which Car Keys Can Home Depot Make?

    Which Car Keys Can Home Depot Make?

    Finding a reliable locksmith or a dealership to get a duplicate car key can be a hassle. That’s why many people turn to Home Depot, a one-stop-shop for home improvement needs. But can they also make car keys? Yes, you can get car keys made at home depot, provided they are standard keys. However, Home…

  • Can Home Depot Copy My Key?

    Can Home Depot Copy My Key?

    Which Keys Can They Copy? | Can They Copy a Do Not Duplicate Key? | Potential Duplication Issues | Can They Make a Key | FAQ Home Depot Key Duplication | What to Know ACME Locksmith loves Home Depot. They send us a lot of key business. Why? They are limited in what keys they…