Office Lockouts: Causes, Fixes and Prevention
Lost keys, worn locks and forgotten codes lock teams out every week. Here is how to fix it and stop it recurring.
Common causes of office lockouts
- Keys lost or left at home, especially for early or late shifts
- Worn locks that stop turning
- Keys broken in the cylinder
- Keypad or fob systems with a lost credential, forgotten code or dead battery
Why DIY fixes are not ideal
Forcing a commercial door can damage expensive hardware, frames and glass, and may set off alarms. It can also void a lease condition or insurance requirement.
What a commercial locksmith does
- Opens the door using non-destructive methods where possible
- Checks that the person requesting entry is authorized
- Extracts broken keys and repairs the lock
- Rekeys or changes codes if a key or credential is missing
How to prevent the next lockout
- Keep a spare key with a second manager
- Use a master key system so managers carry one key
- Consider keyless entry so codes can be changed without keys
- Replace worn locks before they fail
Conclusion
A lockout costs your business time. In Maywood, our commercial locksmith service can help you get back in and stay organised.
Need help in Maywood? Call (323) 803-1730 or see our residential, commercial and automotive services.
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