A safe that won't open is a bigger problem for a business than for a home, since it often holds cash drops, contracts, or records needed that same day. Most of the time, a locked-out safe can be opened without damaging it.
Common Reasons a Safe Won't Open
- A forgotten or lost combination, common after a manager or employee turnover
- A dial or electronic keypad malfunction
- A worn lock mechanism on an older safe
- A jammed bolt from repeated use or a partially turned dial
Manipulation vs. Drilling
Experienced safe technicians can often open a mechanical lock through manipulation, working the dial to find the combination without damage. Drilling is a last resort for safes that can't be opened any other way, and a good technician will explain why before doing it.
After It's Open
Once we're in, we can reset the combination, service a worn lock, or recommend a replacement if the safe itself is failing. See how to choose a safe for guidance that applies to business safes too.
Call 818-249-5128 for commercial safe service.