![]() ![]() It is impossible to slide a Kwikset key into a Schlage lock and vice versa. You can see that the low spot of the Kwikset do NOT match the low spots on the Schlage. I’ve highlighted, in black, the low spots on the left side of a Kwikset and Schlage key. Locks contain a cylinder plug that has grooved sides so that only a its brand of key can slide into the keyhole. The two most popular door lock manufacturers in American are Kwikset and Schlage. If the key will not slide in, the cylinders (keyways) are different, and that lock cannot be made to work with that key. If it slides in, the new door lock can be rekeyed to use the same key. To test if they are teh same keyway, take the key you want to use, and see if it slides into the key hole of the new lock. You can rekey locks to match existing keys when the locks have the same keyway. When you want EVERY lock in the house to work from the same key, Rekeying the lock is the answer. You buy replacement door locks, and now you want the new locks to work with the current house key. Or you might find yourself doing the same thing. This can happen when the previous home owner bought a replacement and installed it, usually to replace a broken lock. Say you’ve bought a home, but there are one or two locks in the home that work off of a different key than rest of the locks (or, you’ve simply don’t have a key for one or two of the locks). How to Rekey a Lock Yourself Determine if Locks Can Use the Same Key Each hardened, plastic topped, zinc key weighs about 50g with dimensions of 9cm x 16 cm x 2cm.Determine if the Lock can be Rekeyed to Your Existing Key How many keys come in a Yale 8001 lock set?īecause these lock sets comes with only one key at initial purchase, it is common for users to find themselves with a perfectly functioning lock and no key when the sole key goes missing.Yale 8001 security bolt replacement keys come in a set of two keys. These locks present a significant benefit to multi-family and multi-unit projects, commonly requiring rekeying. The lock is Grade 2 certified and backed Yale, the world’s favorite lock since 1840. Concealed screws on all of Yale’s products give the hardware a clean and polished look. Door knobs are removable for when you need to change your locks. Pre-installed screws on locksets also allow for quick installation. With very few parts, getting started with a Yale lockset is fast and easy. You can order a set of replacement keys and have them delivered to an address of your choice. When you lose the keys to a Yale lock, you don’t have to replace the lock or have it rekeyed. This allows you to continue using the lock while ensuring that the lost key cannot be used to open the lock. Take the lock to a locksmith and have him rekey it. What to do when you lose the keys to a Yale Lock? Make sure the bolt is out and remove the screws holding the deadbolt to the door. To rekey the deadbolt, remove it from the door and repin as you do a doorknob. If your deadbolt requires a separate key from your entry doorknob, you can rekey it if they are the same brand. Plus, if you like new challenges, rekeying a lock can be an inexpensive project that helps you learn how locks operate. Rekeying your locks saves considerable money, especially when you need to rekey multiple locks. Homeowners may not know that they can rekey their locks by themselves. If you want to rekey the cylinder or duplicate your keys for the U-Bolt series, please submit a ticket then share this FAQ Description of the Ultraloq U-Bolt Series Cylinder Lock with the locksmith. Ultraloq Smart Locks don’t support the master key function. ![]() Keep holding down on the reset button until the light turns red and the lock says “Just a moment, erasing all settings.” Release the reset button. Hold down the reset button while you put in the batteries. Remove the mounting plate to reveal the reset button, which is located on the left side of the cable connector. If you call the locksmith to your home, you might also pay a trip fee of $50 to $100….Rekeying Costs. Rekeying locks on your home costs $40 to $100 plus $15 to $40 per lock or about $75 per hour. But certainly with this system, you’re not able to rekey the lock… because there isn’t one! How much does rekeying cost? Smart locks with a backup physical key If you purchase a 100% keyless systems such as Yale’s Assure Lock SL, you may want to keep your old door lock and keys around just incase you want to swap them back out. ![]()
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