A variety of factors can affect the quality and security of your safe, including humidity levels and lubrication of the locking mechanism. To ensure your investment remains functional and secure, it's recommended to schedule routine maintenance with a locksmith. Here's an overview of the benefits of regular safe maintenance for your unit.

Why You Should Invest in Routine Safe Maintenance

1. Avoid Accessibility Concerns

The primary purpose of having a safe is to keep important documents, jewelry, firearms, and other valuable belongings secure until needed. If the dial is loose or warped, it might be difficult to open the safe's door to get the objects inside or close it securely afterward. 

Routine upkeep reduces the risk of these kinds of accessibility issues. During the process, technicians will disassemble the unit's parts, clean and lubricate components, replace damaged mechanisms, and reassemble the lock to ensure it continues to work properly and protect your belongings.

2. Save Money

Investing in routine upkeep now will help you save money in the long run. A well-maintained safe is less likely to malfunction, which means you won't need to hire a locksmith to crack it open and pay for more expensive replacement parts and installation services. To figure out how often you should bring in your safe for maintenance, consider how often you open it and use it. For example, if it's used daily, schedule upkeep once every two years. Rarely used equipment can often go five years or more without needing to be serviced. 

3. Remedy & Prevent Security Breaches

If a digit to the combination drops or a glitch causes the combination to reset to factory settings, it might be easy for people to gain access to the safe without permission. This can put the security of your belongings at risk. Problems with a firearm safe combination lock can also have devastating consequences if unauthorized others are able to unlock it. To avoid these problems, a professional will realign the combination with the numbers on the dial. This way, digits won't drop and compromise safe security. A technician can also reset the combination if you suspect a security breach has occurred or want to prevent one from happening.

The insured professionals at Central Safe & Lock LLC in Fairfield, OH, provide safe maintenance services to keep your valuables protected. Since 2003, the mobile locksmiths have become known throughout the Northern Cincinnati and South Dayton communities for their reliability and transparency with services and pricing. Learn more about the locksmith services online and call (513) 884-1870 to speak with a staff member.