Electronic hotel locks have a working lifespan, and properties eventually reach a point where repairing individual units stops being cost-effective compared to replacing the system.
Signs It's Time to Replace
- Repeated failures across multiple rooms rather than one isolated unit
- A card system so old that replacement parts are hard to source
- Wanting to move from magnetic stripe cards to RFID or mobile key technology
- A full renovation where new door hardware is already part of the plan
What the Process Looks Like
We work room by room so the property stays operational during the swap, coordinating with housekeeping and front desk schedules to minimize disruption. Old locksets come out, new ones go in, and the front desk system gets reprogrammed to issue keys for the new hardware.
Keeping Some Rooms on Mechanical Locks
Not every door needs an electronic lock. Storage and back-of-house doors often stay on mechanical or standard keyless entry. See access control for hotel staff areas for that side of the property.
Call 818-249-5128 to discuss a lock system upgrade.