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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