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Replacing deadbolt that is keyed the same as the knob
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collegejeeper21
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You can get a dead bolt that is able to be keyed to a lock that you already have. Look into Schlage locks. The Blue Key Technology i think it is called... check out their website or Ingersoll Rand's website (IR owns Schlage)
pattenp
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What brand lock set do you have? If any of the keys you have have a number stamped on them usually that's the key code. You can take the key code to any Lowes or HD or a hardware store that sells that brand lock set and they can change the lock cylinder on the new one to match your existing keys. Or what ever big box home center near you.
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Gary S
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I wait for Menards to put their locks on sale, and I then can buy a new pair keyed alike cheaper than I can get one rekeyed.
jeffmoss26
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Any hardware store should be able to rekey the new lock for you. They will either use the code stamped on the key, or measure it to determine the depth for each pin.
Kwikset and Schlage do have user rekeyable products as well (smartkey and securekey, respectively)
Kwikset and Schlage do have user rekeyable products as well (smartkey and securekey, respectively)
Falcon67
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Any hardware store should be able to rekey the new lock for you. They will either use the code stamped on the key, or measure it to determine the depth for each pin.
Kwikset and Schlage do have user rekeyable products as well (smartkey and securekey, respectively)
If it's a brand carried at either Lowes or HD, they can do it for you in the store. May take a while but they don't charge extra for it.
IMHO - DO NOT buy the Schlage SecureKey product. I did and of the three locksets I bought two are already in the trash. If the lock screws up on you, there is NO WAY to fix it. Ask a locksmith - you'll get a laugh and a "sorry charlie". I have heard that KwikSet does better but I'll stick with Grade 1 commercial or home locks. I like Schlage but won't buy Secure Key. I bought a Grade 1 commercial double deadbolt for the shop and it was cheaper than the SecureKey version anyway. And got it keyed to the house key for free.
truckin23
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+1 on what falcon 67 said my dad was a locksmith and when you go to the big box stores you get what you pay for try keeping your local small businesses in business schlagealso has great customer service just got a new replacement key on both sides dead bolt and handle for our front door because there was a small chip on the inside handle sent a complete lock set and even keyed it to original house key
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One of the guys at Carter Lumber changed the pins in the Schlage lock when I bought a new one to match the old ones.
bochnak
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I have all Kwikset that were purchased at different times. I bought a re-key kit, $8 or so, and re-keyed them myself.
I have to replace a deadbolt lock, and I want to keep it keyed the same as the knob. Is this something that I have to get a locksmith to do, or is there a way I can do it?
Make sure the keyway on the new lock matches the lock you plan to replace. If you go to a lockshop they will set you up with a new lock and key it to match. My lockshop charges $7.00 to key a new lock to an existing code.
vhol5
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Like others have mentioned, if your door knob is a Kwikset, buy the SmartKey deadbolt. Super simple to change keys. 1)Insert original key, 2)turn it a quarter turn, 3)push in a pin, 4)pull out original key, 5)insert NEW key, or in your case, the doorknob key, 6)rotate key and remove. All done in about 10 seconds. You can re-key as often as you like!
Like others have mentioned, if your door knob is a Kwikset, buy the SmartKey deadbolt. Super simple to change keys. 1)Insert original key, 2)turn it a quarter turn, 3)push in a pin, 4)pull out original key, 5)insert NEW key, or in your case, the doorknob key, 6)rotate key and remove. All done in about 10 seconds. You can re-key as often as you like!
The Kwikset Smart Key is quite simple as stated above, sometimes a PITA to invert the cylinder to avoid the keyway being oriented GM style, I have the kits to rekey both Schlage & Kwikset but the Smart Key system is easier to use.