Common symptoms
- Mag lock does not hold the door
- Mag lock will not release
- Door pulls away from the magnet
- Exit button does not release the lock
- Lock works only when the door is pushed into place
Access control repair · Readers · Locks · Power · Wiring
Mag Lock Repair
Mag lock repair checks power, alignment, brackets, release devices and access-control wiring before deciding whether the magnet or another component failed.
Problems this page covers
What we check
- Magnet and armature alignment
- Power supply voltage
- Release button and REX wiring
- Reader or intercom release signal
- Bracket and frame mounting
- Door closer and door alignment
What to send
Send the ZIP code, property type, full door photo, close-ups of the reader, keypad, lock or controller, and a short video showing what happens when you try to open the door.
Repair before replacement
The goal is to identify the failed part before replacing equipment. Many access-control problems come from alignment, power, relay output, wiring or settings rather than the visible reader alone.
No prices listed online.Scope depends on the door, hardware and system condition.
Connected repair pages
Access control problems often cross between the reader, controller, power, wiring and lock hardware. These related pages help separate the issue.
Access Control RepairAccess control repair for card readers, keypads, key fobs, controllers, mag locks, electric strikes, power supplies, wiring and door release problems.Card Reader RepairCard reader repair for access control doors when cards, fobs or credentials stop reading, lose power, flash errors or fail to unlock the door.Keypad RepairKeypad repair for access control doors when codes fail, buttons stick, the keypad loses power or the door does not release after entry.Key Fob RepairKey fob repair for access control systems when fobs stop working, users lose access or the reader does not trigger the door release.Access Controller RepairAccess controller repair for door access systems with offline controllers, failed relays, schedule problems or reader-to-lock communication issues.Electric Strike RepairElectric strike repair for doors that buzz but do not release, stay unlocked, fail intermittently or no longer line up with the latch.
Need mag lock repair?
Call or text photos with the ZIP code. We review the access-control problem and the door hardware together.