Do you have a safe? If so, you know it’s a great security feature. There are so many different kinds of safes available, for instance…

• Floor Safes.
• Simple Fire-Resistant Safes. 
• Wall Safes. 
• Gun Safes.
• Burglary Safes Standalone Home Safe.
• Jewelry Safes
• Bank Vaults.

 Regardless of which type of safe you have, eventually, you might start to have issues with it. For instance, your safe might become jammed. If your safe won’t open, it’s going to certainly irritate you. Your safe, whether it’s used at home or at work, is something that you rely on. You rely on it to protect your documents. You rely on it to keep your most valuable items hidden away. And you count on it to buy you some time in the event of flooding or a fire. You can see the importance of having a safe, but you need to have a plan or at least an idea of what to do if your safe becomes jammed. Follow these steps and you will be on the road to getting into your safe again as quickly as possible! 

First, figure out what is causing the safe to be jammed. 

• The batteries could be dead or at the end of their life. When the issue points to the batteries being dead, you’re actually lucky because it’s a fast fix. Try changing the batteries, and next time, opt for batteries that are brand name if that is not what you were using this time. Non-brand name batteries don’t tend to last as long as brand name batteries. With dead batteries, you might still notice that the keypad is still lighting up, for the record. 
• Your safe is in lockout mode. Did you try to open the safe, but entered the wrong code? Maybe someone else plugged in a code that was incorrect. Of course, this is a security feature that is quite important, but it can work against you if you make a mistake. Just wait the time frame suggested before trying again – it might be ten minutes, or maybe twenty – it could be less, depending on the security features of your safe.  
• The bolt work can get stuck or jammed. What can cause the bolt work to jam? Listen for the motor running, if you are attempting to open the safe but it’s not opening, because that means it’s trying to retract the bolt work. What can you do if the bolt work is jammed? You can gently kick the door safe in an effort to unlock it but avoid hitting the keypad. Gently striking the door safe might do the trick. You will want to pull the handle, but don’t do it in the same direction that you normally would – do it in the opposite direction which will let go of some of the pressure on the bolt. 
• The wiring can end up becoming worn or damaged over time. Remove the safe’s keypad if you feel confident in doing so, and take a careful look at the wires. You will be able to tell if they have become twisted, tangled or loose at all. If something looks off and you know how to do it, detach the wire and remove the batteries. Then reconnect the wiring. But again, this is something a locksmith can help you with. 
• The code to open the safe is no longer activated. If there is a different code that you can try, for example, if you run a business and use different codes for different managers, try another one. But it could be that the code has been deactivated. 

Of course, there are other reasons for why a safe could become jammed. Regardless of why it is happening (and we are sorry you are dealing with the inconvenience), we hope now you know what to do if your safe does end up jammed. You won’t always need a locksmith to assist you, but if you hire one, hire one who is licensed and insured. 

Any safe can become jammed: 

• Simple Fire-Resistant Safes. 
• Jewelry Safes
• Wall Safes. 
• Gun Safes.
• Burglary Safes Standalone Home Safe.
• Bank Vaults.
• Floor Safes.  

If you find that your safe is unable to be opened, you are sure to become frustrated. Who wouldn’t? After all, you need to access your safe. You are going to want to be able to access the contents of your safe, whether you are trying to take out important documentation or even get cash. Your safe is not helpful to you if you can’t get into it because it is jammed. We know this and we understand. A safe is so important because it is able to hide your important items, protect against theft, protect against the elements, and even help you stay organized. 

If your safe is jammed and you are in or near Atlanta, call us. We can help you because unlocking a jammed safe is a very popular service that we provide. We also offer safe installation and repair services, so just give us a call if you have any questions at all. Consultations are free of charge – so are price quotes.  

Get on the phone with a locksmith that serves your location if you are not in our service area because we are confident you will find an expert to assist you with your jammed safe. Just remember not to pick up and throw your safe out of frustration, and don’t kick it to try to open it. Be gentle and handle it with care, as this is a valuable item that you don’t want to damage. 

Thanks for reading about what to do with a jammed safe!