How To Change Deadbolt Locks On Doors

How to change a deadbolt lock on a door with minimal tool.

How to change deadbolt locks on doors.

In apartment complexes this is now the most common way of changing locks on a door. Alternatively you can buy a re keying kit for the lock you already have. Landlords often have occasion to change the deadbolt in a front door because each time a tenant moves out and a new one moves in you need to make. Select a lock with the same setback.

To change a deadbolt lock start by unscrewing the old deadbolt and removing the interior and exterior faceplates. Then unscrew and remove the set plate which is the piece of metal that faces the doorframe. And if you want extra added security consider electronic door locks or even smart locks. The handedness of most locksets can be changed by using an included tool.

Next put a new latch in and replace the door knob. To fix this add a custom cut plate or a door reinforcer. Rekeying involves realigning the pins and springs in the inner workings of the lock in. To change the lock on a regular door knob first use a screwdriver to remove the door knob and the old latch.

Once you have the kit remove the lock cylinder from the door knob so you can change the pins inside. The following instructions are kept super basic and simple to understand. Many new lock sets allow you to adjust the latch to either distance. For the process you need to barely spare around ten minutes of your time and an inexpensive deadbolt lock.