Commercial Door Hardware & Security | Phoenix Locksmith

Are There Smart Locks For Outdoor Gates?

The Inside Half of a Smart Lock is Not Made Weather Resistant Can You Install Smart Locks on a Gate? With residential lock technology making big advances in the past two years, our locksmith shops get asked this question almost daily. There is a big demand from customers wanting to Read More

Categories : Commercial Door Hardware & Security, HOA & Community Lock Services, Keyless Entry / Access Control, Pool Gate Security

How Much Does it Cost to Rekey a Business Lock?

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, it’s time to rekey your business locks. Rekeying your locks means that only authorized team members will have keys to your business (and Read More

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How to Lock a File Cabinet

How To Lock A Filing Cabinet Our number one request in small lock solutions is for filing cabinet locks. There are a few possible situations, and a locksmith can help you with all of them. When you need to lock a filing cabinet, you might: just need a filing cabinet Read More

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Best Ways to Lock Cabinet Doors

In our article “How to Lock Drawers” we discussed several types of locks that also lend themselves well to locking cabinet doors. The nice part about cabinet door locks is that there is always a door to easily attach the lock to, and there is always ample surfaces in Read More

Categories : Child Proof Locks, Commercial Door Hardware & Security, Home Security & Locks, Safety & Security Blog

Door Egress Requirements

What is Building Egress Code? “Egress” is a building term that refers to “a means or place of going out”. In other words, it’s an exit. Both commercial buildings and residential homes contain codes regarding the paths of egress. An egress door is any door that is along the Read More

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How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Panic Bar

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Panic Bar? An “Exit Device”, also known as a “Panic Bar” or “Crash Bar” is hardware designed to be installed on the secured side (inside) of a door which opens outward. It provides single motion, almost effortless, ease in exiting the Read More

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How to Adjust Door Closers

How to Adjust Door Closer Speed Adjusting a Surface Mount Door Closer An hydraulic door closer is a mechanical device which automatically closes a door using springs and a system of chambers filled with a hydraulic fluids to control the motion/speed of the door. The most common door closer adjustments Read More

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The 6 Best Door Lock Brands

The 6 Best Door Lock Brands The security needs of home and commercial establishments have undergone tremendous change over the years. Today, companies and homeowners are confronted with complicated issues related to protecting door entry into their property by way of bypassing locks through picking, lock bumping, or forced entry. Read More

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The Best Padlocks for 2020 – Locksmith Recommended

What is the Best Padlock for Your Application? Padlocks come in different sizes, with different ways to open and with different levels of security. They can be priced from just a few dollars to several hundreds of dollars. But which is the best padlock for you? Over the course Read More

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Access Control System Overview – The Basics of Access Control

Access Control System Basics – Components of Access Control Access control is the ability to gain or deny access to a door without the use of key. Access is granted by PIN code, HID Cards/Fobs, or Bluetooth. An access control system (or keyless entry system) is this ability spread out Read More

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