Is there a safe in your home which you haven’t used for a long time or perhaps it is storing documents you don’t need very often. When you stop using a safe, often people will forget their combination. When you can’t seem to remember the combination to your safe, don’t bring out the power tools just yet. Vegas Valley Locksmiths will share a few steps you can take to gain access to your safe, reset your combination and reclaim your home’s safe.
Safe Make and Model
One of the first steps to gain access to your safe is to know what type of safe you have. Homeowners in most cases will invest in fire safes and burglary safes or a combination of the two. These safes often hold documents, jewelry, and other small valuables. It helps to know what type of safe you have as it will narrow down your search. Additionally, some safes will have a brand name or a serial number that can help you identify your safe. Once you have identified your safe, you will have a better chance to unlock it without damaging it.
Safe Override Key
Once the safe has been identified, you will see if it has a secondary locking mechanism. Many safes will have an override key that can be used to unlock your safe. The override key is of course, the best chance to unlock the safe without damaging it. Additionally, once the safe is unlocked, the override key will allow you to reset the combination to the safe.
Change Safe Key
If you have a safe that doesn’t have an override key, or you have lost the override key, there is often a change key component. However, to access the key change component, the safe will need to be opened. In this scenario you may require a locksmith to help you gain access to your safe. A professional locksmith should also have a change key that will work in your safe. Once the change key is in place, the safe owner can change the combination.
Contact a Locksmith
When you find you are locked out of your safe it is often better to seek professional assistance. A locksmith can help you access your safe. If the safe’s locking mechanism has been damaged, a professional can crack a safe without damaging the interior content. However, once a lock has been cracked, the safe can’t be repaired.
Safe Replacement
If the safe does get damaged and you require a new safe, make sure to not lose your override key and don’t forget your safe’s combination. One of the more recommended types of safe is the combination fire and burglary safe. These safes are made with steel and contain internal fire brick insulation along with two locking mechanisms to prevent theft or damage of the items within.
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If you are on the market for a quality safe or require lock replacement, repair or re-keying services, contact Vegas Valley Locksmiths today.
