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∙ 12y agoKwikset was created in 1946.
1. Remove Plastic cover on interior side of lock 2. Press Black Pushbutton one time 3. Enter User Code on keypad 4. Press Lock Button on keypad 5. Press Black Pushbutton one time
An individual can find reviews for Kwikset locks in the special section on online merchant pages. One can also talk to people they know who have tried Kwikset locks.
The Post Office can rekey the mailbox if the mailbox is owned by the Post Office. All you have to do is call your local Post Office and ask them to rekey. There is a charge, however, of around $50 to do this.
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You can easily fix a lose Kwikset door handle by taking the appropriate screwdriver and tightening the screws that attach the door handle to the door frame.
The light on your Kwikset door lock may not be working due to a dead battery, a loose connection, or a malfunctioning light module. Try replacing the battery first to see if that resolves the issue. If the problem persists, contact Kwikset customer support for further assistance.
Contact Kwikset or call a locksmith. Maybe the former owner or real estate agent knows how to do it?
They make house keys for Schlage and Kwikset locks. If your home has one of those two brands of locks (or one of the hundreds of private-branded locks that use Kwikset-patterned keys) you can get spare keys there.
The lock must be disassembled and the tumblers inside either rearranged or replaced to fit anew key.
A lock smith should be able to.
In my personal opinion as a locksmith, Schlage is a better lock. The common residential locks have 5 spaces, although some have 6. Both manufactures have each. Schlage has tighter tolerances between the cylinder and plug, and 10 depths as opposed to Kwikset with 6.