If you follow advice from manufacturer on how to keep your safe in proper condition, your “steel friend” will last way longer than the period the warranty covers. If you choose a high-quality gun safe, you should not treat it with disrespect. Finally, this may lead to consequences for your valuables, which you want to remain safe!
Regularly maintaining the safe means taking care and control of the entire mechanism, inside and out. Not only does this mean focusing on the operating mechanisms of the interior of the safe but also cleaning the exterior of it.
To help you make the most out of the life of your gun safe, keep in mind these maintenance tips:
Make sure you regularly oil the lock bolts. If we were to recommend a time range, it would be about once a month. This regular care can help ensure the efficacy of the locks. From the front side of it to the bottom, this regular practice can help prevent the locks from sticking or jamming.
Speaking of the lock, once a year you should get it serviced or replaced. Since the lock is really the “key”, the most important part of the safe, this should be an especially high-priority task. If you can, make sure the lock you buy is certified by a locksmith. The lock also normally comes with a warranty, so if you can get your hands on a warranty-backed lock, it’s even better!
Thoroughly clean the safe. Take your time in cleaning the safe—from all the dirt and dust that has nestled its way into the edges and cracks of the safe—to wiping away the exterior with a damp cloth. It’s advised to use a soft, non-abrasive cloth to clean it so you can avoid scratches.