Rekeying a door lock is the process of disassembling the lock cylinder and changing the pins inside so that the lock will operate using a different key than before.
Rekey door locks.
Each kit will re key six locks but you can order extra pins if you need to do more.
Smartkey security also allows you to re key the lock yourself in seconds leaving lost or unreturned keys obsolete.
When to rekey locks when you rekey your locks you re altering the lock mechanism so that the old key will no longer open it.
The kit will work on entrance and deadbolt locks and it comes with two keys and all the tools you ll need except a screwdriver.
We used a schlage brand lock for this story.
But keep your current keys you ll need them to remove the cylinder.
Instead a new key will be necessary.
For example if your front door lock is a schlage the other locks you want rekeyed.
Prime line re key a lock kit schlage type c 5 pin tumbler sets w pre cut keys model e 2402 11 27 11 27.
Kwikset s smartkey security is designed to protect against these type of break ins and keep your family safe.
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Prime line kwikset steel 5 pin door lock set re keying kit model e 2400 12 64 12 64.
If you have a different brand check your instruction sheet for minor variations.
It s desirable to do this any time you feel that your keys may have been compromised like the situations above and it s usually less expensive than buying new hardware.