Replace a Broken Deadbolt Lock and Keep Using the Original Key
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Replace a broken double-cylinder deadbolt lock with a new one. Use smartkey technology to match the lock to your existing housekey.
Double deadbolts have a keyhole on both sides and are intended for use in doors with a glass window, so that a burglar cannot break the window, reach in, and unlock the deadbolt on the inside. But I put them in all my exterior doors with the thought that a burglar may come in through a broken window, but he is going to have to go back out that window, too, because he can't get any of the doors open.
I installed the original deadbolt in this video 14 years ago. According to Kwikset's webpage, their products have a lifetime warranty. I'm pursuing that and will see how far I get in obtaining a replacement or refund. The result will be reported here.
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UPDATE: I spoke with customer support at Kwikset (1-800-327-LOCK (5625) ). I wish I remembered the name of the representative I spoke with; he was both pleasant and professional. I described the situation. He said he would need a picture of the old deadbolt, the new one, and the bottom of the box. I showed him this video and asked if it would do, and he said of course. So a replacement lock is on its way to me. They don't do refunds, but I can take it to Home Depot and see if they will.
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Current instructions (2020-2021) for SmartKey lock installation differs a bit from this video:
1. Perform the re-keying with the door open, or with an alternate way of getting into the secured space if something should go wrong.
2. After inserting the target key ("house key") into the lock, turn it 180° (not 90°) counter-clockwise, then return it to the vertical position and withdraw the key to complete re-keying.
THIS GUY IS A EXCELLENT TEACHER. HOW MUCH BETTER THE WORLD BE, IF WE HAD MILLIONS OF TEACHERS LIKE HIM !!! THANKS !!!
Great, helpful video. Thanks for taking time to help those of us who are not as “handy” as you are!
All I can say is, keep making videos. You are good at this. You have a way of explaining things thoroughly but quickly enough to hold our attention. This morning I discovered my deadbolt just spinning and although it's locked, in unable to unlock it. I believe I'll be replacing it today but want to keep the old keys. Appreciate your help!
Thanks, Nate. It makes it worthwhile when I read that a video I made actually helped someone.
@@Woodtoolsworkshop Smartkey is a good technology but you should rather go to a locksmith and get a high security lock like a a Medeco deadbolt. Smartkey is not a high security lock because the cylinder is made out of all plastic parts and can be opened with a flathead screwdriver and force.
Thanks for the great video. I changed out 3 deadbolts (coincidentally for the exact same ones in your video) in about 45 minutes and re-keyed one that had an unmatched number. You made it hilariously easy. I've spent longer installing a towel rack!
Wow. This guy's commentary about needing five hands and not being doing this on the first try really made me feel better about my attempts. Thanks lol!
When I heard that, I wondered, "JUST five hands?!?"
The steps you skipped is the very steps I was struggling with, but I finally got it.
Great video instilled confidence in DIY for me. I had to replace a Schlage double cylinder deadbolt that is not made anymore. Hole in the door was too small. Home Depot has a kit for about $21 that you can use to enlarge an existing hole using a special drill bit that cut out exactly the size you need for standard deadbolts. Really easy to do. Then installing the Schlage deadbolt was super easy as in this video. Only difference is that Schlage does not have a Smart Key option. That was OK with me.
I just ran into this problem so I came to the comments to see if anyone experienced this problem as well. Thank you! I appreciate your comment.
The funny thing about this video is that he didn't actually need to buy a new deadbolt. The clip that holds the cylinder in the housing had fallen off. It just needed to be put back together & tightened up. Oh well. 😂
I had a similar problem, but the reason the clip came off was because part of the cylinder was broken (and thus had to be replaced). Maybe that was the case here but just not evident.
That was quite an easy fix. No need to replace if the c-clip just popped off. Smart key also sucks.
I've had two Smartkey deadbolts seize up on me and keep me out of the house in the last 3 years, and no amount of squirt-in lubricants made any difference. Currently in the process of replacing all of my door locks with standard entry sets, and re-keying them myself; much harder than changing a Smartkey lock, but not rocket science either if you just have the kit for it.
Agree, Smartkey locks suck, in addition to being very quick and simple to force with a screwdriver and a pair of vice grips, with no indication afterwards that it's been done, unless you decide to re-key the Smartkey lock, which will no longer be possible.
The old deadbolt's interior Smartkey cylinder actually broke on one side where the c-clip would fit. Look at the gray piece that the tip of the tail piece is facing toward at 4:47. That gray piece with a little slot is the part that broke off. Also, this shows how poor the construction of the Kwikset Smartkey deadbolts is, and why people need to think twice before buying a Kwikset Smartkey.
Your video is awesome. It's just like I'm right there, with you.... almost like, I AM, YOU.... Kidding. Really great video. Thanks for the lesson. Perfectly explained. Instructional. Enjoyable.
I saved myself a locksmith bill. The double deadbolt on my front door
has been very hard to turn to unlock,but operated smoothly
when locking. It was so stiff I could have bent the key,and when it did turn,it released with a loud clack.I took it
apart,and lubed and worked the bolt back and forth,and it suddenly
started to slide in and out normally. The only thing I don't know
is why it was sticking in the first place-it was definitely binding inside the bolt carriage. Corrosion inside the
bolt housing? Anyway,she works smoothly again for both locking and
unlocking.
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as an former locksmith Fred Id say great job buddy u made that look easy. O and ur right those double key dead bolts r the bomb
No better praise than from a pro, Opa. Thank you!
One of the best videos I have ever seen on CZcams. Love the inspirational music when you open door into the workshop!
Just found your channel and your videos are awesome. As a landlord, having to swap out doorknobs/deadbolts on the regular is just one of those pains that go along with the job. Lol. I started using the these programmable (smart key) locks a few yeas ago and they have been an excellent resource. Saves both time and money. Hopefully your video will encourage others to try them as well.
Thanks for commenting, workhardism! I'm really glad you enjoy the videos... encourages me to keep posting them.
Thank you for this video fellow Texan, I need to replace a broken deadbolt and was really hoping to use my existing key!
This is a great video Fred you explained everything so clearly, even I could do it.
Heh... if I can do it, anybody can. :) Thanks, Dan.
That was GREAT, Thanks for this Video you saved me $125.00 for the Locksmith to come out and do it
Spectacular! You've made me think I can do this easily (without making my head spin too much).
HA HA HA.
Thank you for an awesome video.
37 bucks🤔? Almost as expensive as buying a whole 4 pack set, but It definitely beats having to change 4 locks (if that what you have). Worth your time and money. Good video! 👍
Lol love the ending. Laaaaaaaaaaahhh angelic voice of heavenly Father. I didn't even know that trick. Wozers. I want a mechanical shop. Wood not my thing. Grease. Pistons. Hydraulics. Laaaaaaaaaaahhh 🤣
Great video, exactly what I was looking for. Very well done. My compliments.
Now, off to install my new lock and rekey it to my old key. We shall see if the student can follow the teacher.
Unfortunately those locks are just safe enough to keep you inside should your house ever catch on fire, but they will not stop or even slow an intruder.
Correct. People that buy these Kwikset & Weiser Smart Key locks should watch Mr Locksmith's video on how to open a Smart Key lock in less than 10 seconds without using the key.
These Smart Key locks also have a bad reputation for spontaneously resetting themselves so that the key no longer works, especially on exterior doors that get direct sunlight on them.
Thanks for the video. Could I seek a small clarification. Don't you have to re-key for the other side.
Yes, if you want to use the same key for both inside and outside.
I just installed one of these, with help from the video - thanks! Instructions that came with the lock were just a little hard to follow, what is to prevent somebody using the smart key technology to re key the door to their key and gaining entry?
To rekey the door lock, they have to have the current key. Before you can use the new key, you have to turn the cylinder 1/4 turn with the current one. So if they have the current key, then they already have entry without having to rekey. The only bad situation I can think of is if you and your spouse have a fight, and one of you rekeys while the other is gone, locking you out of the house. :)
Wow that’s incredible I didn’t know they made such a thing what an amazing 🦶 of engineering!!!!
Thanks 🙏
Your instructions were great. I was able to change out the deadbolt without any difficulty. My issue was that my house key would not fit in the deadbolt lock to change the smart key. Any suggestions?
I just installed a double cylinder Kwikset, non-smart-key. I had to re-pin both the inner and outer lock cylinders to match my existing keys. With the smart-key, surely you would have done the same on both sides, but you just showed the re-keying process for the outer lock cylinder. Perhaps you should have mentioned this as to not confuse the newbies and/or idiots.
No, it wasn't necessary to do both sides. Once the new key fit, it fit from either direction.
I would recommend this to anyone
what if you pulled the key out at 90 degrees and then turned the knob because you were locked inside....can you make the old key still work?
Since it is a double cylinder, don't you have to rekey both sides seperately (outside cylinder and inside cylinder)?
Yes, you do.
So a you could theoretically carry around that tool and a key and just change the key and walk right in?
No. You have to have a working key in order to do the re-key process unless you disassemble the equipment and use a re-key cradle.
I love this video. So informative and also entertaining. I’m wondering, though, shouldn’t the re-key feature be on the inside? Or is the brass thingy specific just to that lock?
There are two cylinders, so there are two re-key slots, one on the inside and one on the outside.
@@davidmcglumphy2240 oh, ok. Thank you!!😊
This was the best home fix-it video I've ever seen! Very helpful. Thank you! 🌞
Go to 7:37 in the video if you're just looking for the part about how the smart key works.
How many time can you rekey a key? Just curious because it can be danger if you keep rekeying multiple times, would like to know before I get one. Thanks.
I loved the video!! It was so much fun, you made a door lock vid into a 'happening'....Fred, you're awesome dude...rock on!!!
Glad you liked it, Eloy! I'm starting to figure out ways to make this stuff a little entertaining along with the boring instructional part. :)
you've been doing it right for a good while!!!
Very informative. I actually learned a lot but the video was funny and that's what kept my attention. thank you so much
LOL I absolutely lost it a 3:26. HUH-LARIOUS!!!
Painstaking work, but necessary to do. Interesting lock design. Like!
Yes, the idea is to put this lock in a door with a glass window, so a thief cannot break the window, reach in and unlock. But I like it in all my doors. Thanks for your comment!
Thanks for the step by step video tutorial. Very informative and to the point. Two thumbs up.
Nice work Fred you did a great job on that, This was a very good tutorial. Thank you for sharing...
I appreciate that, man, thanks!
Wood Tools Workshop Your Very Welcome...
Excellent video. Thank you.
I purchased a single cylinder deadbolt. Should I get my $ back?
Thanks. I've got to replace a deadbolt in a rental today. Wish me luck 🙄
***BUYER BEWARE *** If your existing key is NOT a KW1 key, it will not fit the Smart Key lock when you go to rekey.
Exactly the video i was looking for. You made me laugh and learn something new. Great video. Subscribed
Thanks, Angela!
Although, try getting out yourself through a double locked deadbolt if there is a fire.
When the home is occupied, there should be a key left in the inside cylinder for this very reason.
Exactly. I had a vacant rent house burglarized some time back, and all my hand tools were carried out of the window they broke in through, but when they got ready to make off with the table saw and ladders, they found double-cylinder deadbolts in their way. So that stuff stayed.
I wish I could have seen their faces when they got inside and discovered they were locked in. But at home, when the house is occupied, each double cylinder deadbolt has a key in the lock.
door is closed and LOCKED. Both key and or the little knob (switch inside) just turn and bolt does not retract.
So I took out 2 screws from inside. and exposed it. I turned the mechanism and its turns but bolt stays extended into jam it doesnt retract.. HOW do I get it to retract it without trashing door? Any help would be appreciated
the piece that seems to be broken is the cam slot. Both cams were in the cam slot but when key or thumb turn was turn they just turned and bolt stayed out. Didnt retract. So if cam slot just spins and I open up lock. HOW can I get it to retract the deadbolt still? Please help locked in ...lol
What was your fix?
Cute and funny, as well as instructive. Thank you :)
This video was a life saver. Thank you.
That's the kind of thing I want to read! Thanks, Hector.
Thanks Mike your hilarious and a great source of info.
What about if there is a fire and you can't find the key? Or what about if a killer is inside your house and you are trying to escape but don't have the key?
If there's a killer in my house, he will be dead moments after entering. If there's a fire, I will know about it in time to get out. If by chance I can't get to my keys (which are always in my pocket or beside my bed), I'll go out a window.
You have a great workshop!
I love my shop. :)
If the Jeepers creepers dude is in your house, you're screwed!!!
Nice shop
Smart key locks are easily bypassed
Great videos good information!!keep them coming!!
If you insist. :) Thanks, Bob!
Great Video! I learned a lot. Great Looking shop, BTW!
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enjoy it. an idea to consider, thanks
Thank you, Daniel!
seems to me that the smartkey business allows easy access for a lock pick.
Thanks!
Perfect! Exactly what I needed!
Thanks!
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Glad it helped. Thanks for letting me know.
nice vid thanks
Thank you Anthony. I appreciate the nice words. Have a great evening.
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Terrible made lock with no drill protection, with plastic parts inside, and relatively easy to pick. Good video horrible lock.
I have heard that the Kwikset Smart Key can be forced open easily, but I have also heard that they are difficult to pick. Is the Smart Key weaker than your traditional Kwikset?