Many old model safes come with a combination dial lock (combination knob). Some owners use only the key and never the combination – they even fix the dial in place with masking tape so it doesn’t move. But if the dial turns by accident, the safe can lock with the combination – and suddenly nobody knows the code.
How does a combination lock safe get locked by accident?
- Moving or shifting the safe – when the safe box is relocated, the taped dial can turn.
- Children playing with the dial – or removing the tape or sticker on the knob.
- Old tape coming loose – over time the masking tape dries and the dial moves.
Once the dial moves, the safe may stay locked even with the key, because the combination lock is now engaged.
Combination forgotten? Don’t drill the safe
If your combination safe won’t open or you have forgotten the safe combination, don’t try to drill, cut or force it. Call Safe World Safe Box Locksmith. We open combination lock safes without damage. As far as possible, our trained technicians open the safe through the combination itself – without drilling, so your safe stays usable.
- Combination lock safe opening in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- Forgot safe combination – help for old and new models
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- Combination lock reset and change after opening
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Ownership verification is required
We do not open any safe without ownership verification, as required in the UAE. For full details, read the ⚠ Important Notes on our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
I forgot my safe combination. Can you open it without drilling?
In most cases, yes. Our technicians try to open the safe through the combination itself, without drilling.
The dial moved and now my key doesn’t open the safe. Why?
On many old safes the combination lock and key lock work together. If the dial moved from its position, the combination lock may be engaged. Call us – we will open it without damage.
Can you change or reset the combination after opening?
Yes. We can reset the combination or replace the lock after opening.
How much does combination lock safe opening cost?
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