What To Do, Jammed Safe

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If you have a jammed safe, this can be very frustrating. Of course, you need to be able to access the contents of your safe. What can you do if yours is jammed? Do you have to break it open? The short answer is no, there are solutions!

Keep reading to find out what to do – jammed safe!

First, we are going to go over some reasons for why a safe might not open or might appear to be jammed.

Dead Batteries

If dead batteries are the reason that your safe is jammed, then the way to solve it is going to be very easy. It is important to choose batteries that are brand name. These tend to last longer than off brand batteries. Even if your keypad lights up and beeps as usual, there might still be an issue with the batteries. It might be that here is not enough power to cause the bolt work to retract as needed.

This is just one possible reason for a jammed safe.

Jammed Bolt Work

Another issue that you might be experiencing is jammed bolt work. What might cause a bolt to become jammed? There are different issues that can occur, but when you notice that you can hear the motor working in an effort to retract the bolt work, albeit you notice that the safe is not opening, the issue just may be jammed bolt work.

You can try to pull the handle in the opposite direction while entering the code to get into the safe. This is an attempt to get rid of some of the pressure that is being put on the bolt.

Code Has Been Deactivated

It might appear that the safe is jammed if the code is not activated. Do different persons have access to this safe? Does someone use a different code? Have them try their code – if it works, but yours does not, then you can assume your code was deactivated.

The Safe Might Be in Lockout Mode

Another issue that can make it appear as though the safe is jammed is the safe being in lockout mode. This of course can occur when the incorrect code is entered too many times. In this case, you just need to wait for a few minutes before trying to open the safe again.

Damaged Wiring

If the safe’s wiring has become damaged or otherwise is not connected any more, then this can cause a safe to become jammed. What can you do? We recommend taking off the keypad so you can see the wires. Notice anything that appears off, such as cuts or shreds in the wiring. If everything appears to be fine, disconnecting the wiring and taking out the batteries can be an option. Then, put the batteries back in and ensure the wiring is reconnected.

We recommend contacting a locksmith for a jammed safe if these steps do not work.

Thank you for visiting us and reading about what to do with a jammed safe!

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Benefits of having a home safe

Believe it or not, you don’t have to be wealthy to have a home safe. You may be conditioned to think so; Hollywood does its best to portray home safes as essential property for rich folks. You see movie after movie of bankers, jewelers or government agents having a safe inside their posh residences. You just know that these safes contain cash, rare jewels and weapons. While this may be true for many, it is not the norm!

Do you have questions?

Sure you do! Even someone buying a toaster will have some questions! At our locksmith shop we are often asked questions like;

1. Will having a home safe make me more susceptible for robbery?
2. Is a home safe expensive or difficult to maintain?
3. What happens if I forget my combination or key code?
4. Are there maintenance fees and problems?
5. What if I need to access my safe in a hurry?

There are many more questions that come up and all are valid. There is no “one-sized fits all” answer as each person considering a home safe has their own particular needs and wants. Generally put however, having a home safe does not increase your risk of home burglary. Of course, you should be discreet and not “broadcast” all over your neighborhood that you have cash and other valuables sitting vulnerably in your living room! Your locksmith professional will be able to help you access your safe in the event of a forgotten combination or key code. Most safes are well built and very easy to maintain if treated right.

The sky’s the limit!

People want to know what can be secured inside a home safe. That’s up to you! Like our paragraph says, “the sky’s the limit” and it’s true. Anything of value to you can be stored in your safe. Most folks put cash and other valuable items inside. You can add valued photos, flash drives, important documents, coins, jewelry and even old letters that are important to you. Let’s start with the elephant in the room; cash!

Money in your safe

Yes, you can put cash money in your safe. You know that rainy day that people often speak of? Save for it by putting spare cash or even lots of cash inside your safe. Won’t it earn more by being in a bank? Not really – have you seen interest rates lately? Some call it “mattress money” and others call it private vaulting but it’s all the same thing; money stashed away inside a home safe. Who knows? You may have a sudden need for it. An unexpected bill may come up; maybe a medical emergency or a sudden trip to the vet for your dog. Many a real estate investor keeps extra cash on hand for those “must have” deals that come along every now and then. Other businesses opportunities can also be taken advantage of when extra money is handily present. You can donate to charity or use the money to buy at a garage sale. Sudden car expenses can arise and it always helps to be able to pay cold hard cash for your purchases.

Other items

You aren’t limited to actual money for your home safe. You can include IOU’s, credit cards, gift cards, coins, foreign currency, theater tickets, gold and silver bars and other items of monetary value.

Documents for your home safe

Many think that file cabinets are for documents and, in fact, they are! File cabinets are perfect for those files that you need to save and categorize in certain order. You also have a lock on your file cabinet or desk drawer, don’t you? Here’s a little secret; those locks are not very secure! Truth be told, file cabinet and desk locks use the cam variety of hardware and they offer minimal protection against break-ins and theft. If you want real security for your important papers, store them in your home safe! Items that can be added include appraisals, insurance papers, birth and death certificates, credit checks, warranties, stock certificates, tax returns, passports, real estate deeds, car titles, and more.

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