5 Issues That Call for a Locksmith to Open Your Safe
Safes are without doubt, the most secure places to store items of value within your home or business, but as with every high security item, there may come a time when accessing them becomes a problem.
Due to the high security nature of safes, once they are locked and you’re not able to open them for any reason, they will remain locked until a locksmith can come and open it for you. While this is a nuisance, most locksmiths offer emergency services, some of which operate 24/7 every day of the year, meaning that you’re frustration won’t last for long.
Below are 5 of the most common reasons that require intervention from a licensed locksmith to open a safe:
- Keys have been lost or the combination has been forgotten
We’ve all lost a set of keys at some point in our lives and losing the keys to a safe is a relatively common – if inconvenient – occurrence. Fortunately, if you do lose your safe keys, you can simply call up a local locksmith and they’ll not only get you back into your safe but can issue you with a new set of keys, too.
If you’ve forgotten the combination to your safe – again, something that is easily and often done – a locksmith will give you access to your safe in next to no time.
- The wiring has been damaged internally
Sometimes, the wires that relay signals from the keypad to the locking bolts can become damaged, and once damage occurs, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to operate your safe without the help of a locksmith.
- The safe bolts have jammed
Safe bolts can occasionally become jammed and when they do, gaining access to your safe is virtually impossible, and you’ll need to call a local locksmith to come and fix the problem for you.
- Damage to the locking mechanism
This usually happens if a safe has been struck with excessive force, or dropped from a height, such as might happen during a burglary attempt. A damaged locking mechanism will always make entering the safe impossible without the help of a qualified locksmith.
- Failing to service the safe
Maintenance is actually very important for safes; it isn’t enough to simply stash your items of value inside it and forget about it. By taking good care of your safe and storing it appropriately, you can reduce the risk of a lock out.
If you’re struggling to gain access to your safe, don’t panic, simply call up your local, trusted locksmith and they’ll help you gain access in a matter of minutes.
