Category: Security Articles
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Sliding Glass Door Lock Service for Mesa and the Valley
ACME Locksmith repairs and replaces sliding glass door locks in Mesa and throughout the Phoenix metro area. We fix worn latches, replace broken handles and patio door cylinders, and install new locks on doors whose original hardware was discontinued years ago. We also stock sliding door parts at all four shops, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and…
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Need a New Mailbox Key in Gilbert? How to Get a New Cluster Mailbox Lock
ACME Locksmith replaces cluster mailbox locks and makes new mailbox keys in Gilbert and throughout the Phoenix Valley right at your mailbox. You’ll need to show that you live at the address. Locksmith or USPS? Who Owns the Lock You own the lock. If your cluster box sits in an HOA community, a neighborhood or…
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Do Locksmiths Need a License in Arizona?
Arizona does not specifically license locksmiths. There is no locksmith license in this state. But Arizona does require a contractor license for bigger jobs. If a job costs more than $1,000 in parts and labor, or it needs a building permit, the company doing the work needs a license from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors,…
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Best Smart Locks for Sliding Glass and Patio Doors
There are finally good keyless options for sliding glass and patio doors. The best smart lock for a sliding door is the Lockly Guard, which mounts on the door frame and adds fingerprint, code, and app entry without drilling the glass. For a simple keypad, the PAWPAE works well, and the Lockey C150 is a…
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Door Barricade Devices & Recommendations
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 intruder. You can secure a front door from the inside by using door barricade devices (or door braces). These devices secure entry doors that open inward…
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How Does a Door Closer Work
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 dampen the motion of the spring to prevent slamming. Refer to our article: How to Adjust a Door Closer if you’d…
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When to Replace a Door Closer
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 to replace failed door control devices as quickly as possible so that you can remain in code compliance and…
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Replace Your Car Key by VIN
A locksmith can replace your car key from the VIN. Give us the year, make, and model, the VIN, and proof of ownership. We look up the key code, cut the key, program the chip if it has one, and mail it, usually shipping in 2 to 3 business days. Ordering a replacement car key…
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How to Open a Safe Without a Key
You can open a safe without a key several ways, and how easy it is depends on how good the safe is. Cheap big-box safes can often be opened by getting a key made from the code, bypassing the electronic solenoid, bouncing the safe, or holding a strong magnet on the override. A quality safe…
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What It Costs to Open a Safe in Scottsdale and the Valley
The cost to open a safe averages about $440 nationally, but ranges from as little as $60 for a cheap safe with a key override and up to several hundred dollars for a quality safe that must be drilled. Price depends on the safe type and the technique: opening by override key or manipulation is…