Mobile Lock Service
Kaba Simplex Locksmith in San Luis Obispo, CA
Call (805) 977-6159 for a Kaba Simplex locksmith in San Luis Obispo. We come to you to inspect a stuck keypad, repair or rekey the lock, or fit a replacement.
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Mobile service comes to your location
- Owner Michael Anderson has 27 years of locksmith experience
- Parts and labor carry at least a 6-month warranty
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What Kaba Simplex Locks Are Designed to Do
Kaba Simplex is a line of access locks known for pushbutton keypad entry. Many familiar Simplex models are mechanical, so they use a button combination rather than batteries or wiring to operate the keypad. Configurations vary, and the lock’s format affects how it fits the door and how it is serviced.
You may find Kaba Simplex locks on office, institutional and other commercial doors where keypad access is useful. A lock may use a cylindrical or mortise format, or be part of an exit-door setup. We provide mobile service across San Luis Obispo and Central Coast towns within 30 miles. Within San Luis Obispo, typical arrival is within 15 minutes; for towns farther out, we dispatch the next available locksmith.
- Mechanical pushbutton entry — These locks use a button combination for entry rather than an electronic keypad. When the buttons stick or the lock fails to operate, the mechanism and door alignment both matter during an inspection.
- Cylindrical lock formats — A cylindrical lock fits into the door through a bored opening. The door’s layout and the lock’s condition help determine whether repair, rekeying or a replacement installation makes sense.
- Mortise lock formats — A mortise lock sits in a pocket cut into the door edge, so its body and trim differ from a cylindrical setup. Identifying the format before ordering parts helps avoid choosing hardware that will not fit.
- Keyed and exit-door configurations — Some Kaba Simplex installations combine keypad access with a key cylinder or exit hardware. We check the complete door setup, not only the keypad, when diagnosing a lock or planning a change.
How to Identify a Kaba Simplex Lock on Your Door
Look for the Kaba or Simplex name on the outside trim, keypad face or lock plate. A pushbutton combination panel is a useful clue, but the faceplate shape alone may not identify the exact configuration; some models also have a key cylinder or a lever. The key head may not carry the lock’s brand name, so describe what is printed on the lock and where the keypad sits when you call.
- Step 1: Inspect the lock and door — We check the visible brand marking, keypad, handle or lever, key cylinder and door format. This helps distinguish a keypad problem from a worn lock mechanism or a door that is preventing the latch from moving freely.
- Step 2: Carry out the selected service — After identifying the setup and issue, we perform the appropriate service, such as repair, rekeying, lock change or installation. The $29 service call. Lock rekeying starts at $55 per lock.
- Step 3: Check the lock’s operation — We test the keypad, handle and key operation involved in the service, and check that the latch moves as expected. For a rekey, we check the new key in the lock before wrapping up.
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Kaba Simplex Lock Types You May Have
Mechanical keypad locks
These Simplex locks use buttons to enter a combination and do not rely on batteries for keypad operation. They can suit doors that need keypad access without powered entry hardware.
Cylindrical keypad locks
This format combines the keypad and locking function in a cylindrical lock body. Door preparation and the existing lock’s condition help determine whether it can be repaired or needs replacement.
Mortise keypad locks
Mortise configurations fit into a pocket in the door edge and use a different lock body from cylindrical models. Confirming the format is important when arranging a repair or installation.
Keyed keypad and exit-door setups
Some installations pair keypad entry with a key cylinder or exit hardware. A visit checks how those parts work together so a service addresses the whole door, not just the buttons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you make several Kaba Simplex doors use the same key?
We can inspect whether the doors have compatible keyed cylinders and determine whether they can be rekeyed to one key. The lock format and existing hardware matter, so we check each door before starting. See our lock rekeying service for details.
Can I get extra keys cut for my Kaba Simplex lock?
Yes, key duplication is a service we offer. We check the existing key and the lock’s keyed configuration so the duplicate is made for the correct lock.
Should my Kaba Simplex lock be repaired or replaced?
That depends on what has failed and whether the lock body, keypad and door hardware are still serviceable. We inspect how the buttons, key, handle and latch operate, then identify whether repair or a lock change fits the condition.
Can you find a replacement part for an older Kaba Simplex lock?
We first identify the lock’s configuration and the part that is damaged or missing. Older locks may use a different layout from current hardware, so matching the part to the lock is essential before repair or replacement.
What should I do if my Kaba Simplex keypad or smart model stops responding?
Call us and describe whether the lock is a mechanical pushbutton model or an electronic setup. Mechanical Simplex keypads do not need batteries, while electronic models can have power-related issues; we check the keypad and locking mechanism to find the cause.
Get Kaba Simplex Lock Service at Your Door
Call (805) 977-6159 for mobile Kaba Simplex repair, rekeying, installation or keypad service.