Sunday, February 12, 2017

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How to Install Kwikset Deadbolt and Door Knob

When moving to a new home, one of the first things to do is to change the lock.  Hiring a locksmith is one option, or you could try to do it yourself.  Dave shows us how to install the Kwikset Deadbolt and Door Lock in this video.  


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Step 1.  First, we've purchased the Kwikset Deadbolt lock and door lock, with Smartkey technology
Kwikset Dead Bolt lock and door lock, with Smartkey technology




Step 2.  Remove the old dead bolt.  
Remove the old dead bolt





Step 3.  Install the new lock.
Install the new lock

Install the new lock



Step 4.  Replace the striker plate for the dead bolt.
Replace the striker plate for the dead bolt  

Replace the striker plate for the dead bolt





Step 5.  Remove the old door handle.


Remove the old door handle



Step 6.  Make sure the lock is to be installed in the right direction.


Make sure the lock is to be installed in the right direction



Step 7.  If needed, you might need to use the Hole / Lock saw.


If needed, you might need to use the Hole / Lock saw.

If needed, you might need to use the Hole / Lock saw.


Step 8.  Install the new handle
Install the new handle

Install the new handle

Install the new handle

Step 9.  Replace the new striker plate.
Replace the new striker plate

Step 10  Use the Wood chisel to trim the wood as necessary.
Use the Wood chisel to trim the wood as necessary


Step 11  Install new striker plate.


Install new striker plate


Step 12  Perform the re-key procedure using the Smartkey technology locks. So that one key works for both the dead bolt and the door handle locks.


Smartkey technology



Take a look at this video for complete installation step by step!  We look forward to your feedback!