Does Ace Hardware rekey deadbolts?

Author: Dr. Patricia Jones  |  Last update: Sunday, July 3, 2022

If you are looking to rekey your locks, Ace Hardware can rekey them regardless of the brand (Schlesische, Kwikset, or Ace). It is also worth noting that Ace Hardware is capable of rekeying doorknobs as well as deadbolts.

How much does it cost to rekey a deadbolt?

Rekeying Home Locks

Rekeying locks on your home typically costs $80 to $160. If you call the locksmith to your home, you might pay a trip fee of $50 to $100. The cost to rekey is $30 to $60 per lock, bringing you to that total. Rekeying is different and more affordable than replacing the locks.

Does Home Depot rekey deadbolts?

Home Depot does rekey doorknobs, cylinder, and deadbolt locks at selected store locations. Customers can expect to pay $5 to $50, and Home Depot will rekey locks purchased from the store or other retailers/brands, including Schlage and Kwikset locks, provided you can offer the correct keys.

Can Lowes rekey a lock?

Customers can bring in their locks (if an eligible brand to be rekeyed at Lowe's) and have their locks rekeyed for around $5. Lowe's also offers rekeying kits so customers can rekey their own locks at home. If customers need additional keys cut, some Lowe's stores offer Minute Key kiosks to have keys cut.

Can a deadbolt lock be rekeyed?

How to Rekey a Deadbolt Lock. If your deadbolt requires a separate key from your entry doorknob, you can rekey it if they are the same brand. To rekey the deadbolt, remove it from the door and repin as you do a doorknob. Make sure the bolt is out and remove the screws holding the deadbolt to the door.

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Do Ace rekey locks?

Ace Hardware has the capability of rekeying a wide variety of locks. If you are looking to rekey your locks, Ace Hardware can rekey them regardless of the brand (Schlesische, Kwikset, or Ace).

Is it cheaper to rekey or replace locks?

Rekeying your lock is almost always cheaper than replacing a lock. This is because of the cheaper price of the key pins inside the locks, whereas when you replace a lock, you are paying for all brand-new parts.

Is it normal to change the locks when you buy a house?

Whenever safety and security are at risk, we recommend changing the locks or having the locks rekeyed. The most common situations requiring the locks to be changed include: When you have purchased a new house. When you have experienced a break-in or burglary.

How do I rekey a Kwikset lock?

How to re-key your SmartKey Security™ locks?
  1. Prepare your door. Make sure you lock is installed on your door and that your door is all the way open. ...
  2. Insert current key. ...
  3. Insert the SmartKey tool fully and firmly into the SmartKey hole. ...
  4. Insert the new key you wish to use with the lock. ...
  5. Remove your new key.

Does Home Hardware rekey locks?

Our trained locksmiths can rekey many home locks and deadbolts so the same key will work in every door of your home. It's a small thing, but small things can often be a big help.

Can any lock be rekeyed?

You can rekey all of your locks to match an existing key when the locks all have the same keyway. You can test if the locks use the same keyway by taking the existing key you want to use and seeing if it slides into the keyholes of the locks you want to match that key.

Can you rekey a lock yourself?

When you rekey a lock by yourself, you will need to purchase a rekey kit that is specific to your brand of doorknob, lever, or deadbolt. You will receive several keys (often between three and six keys), all identically cut.

Is rekeying safe?

Rekeying a lock does not hurt the security of the lock, nor does it make it more secure. One of the factors that makes a lock secure is how many pins are inside of it. As long as the locksmith swaps the old 5 pins with 5 new ones, the lock will remain just as secure as it was before.

Should I rekey new house?

Changing the locks (also referred to as rekeying the locks) on a new home is always a good idea, since you really can't be sure who has access to the property otherwise. The phrase for this is key control, which refers to the ability to be able to account for each of the keys to your home and who has them.

Is Schlage better than Kwikset?

Also in the non-forced entry category, there is no doubt Schlage is better. With a better, more precise manufacturing process and 2 additional security pins than the Kwikset deadbolt, Schlage locks are significantly harder to pick, bump or compromise in non-destructive ways.

How do you rekey a deadbolt without the key?

What to Do to Rekey a Lock Without the Original Key
  1. Step 1: Take out the lock face. ...
  2. Step 2: Remove the lock cylinder from the knob and take off the cylinder retainer ring. ...
  3. Step 3: Remove the cylinder plug from the cylinder. ...
  4. Step 4: Remove the old pins and put the new key in. ...
  5. Step 5: Put the new pins on the lock.

Do new locks come with keys?

Most deadbolt locksets come with keys when purchased new. If not, you can rekey these locks to fit the current keys you already have. But keep in mind that rekeying cannot be performed on all types of door locks. For older locks, check their condition to see if they can be rekeyed or if they should be replaced.

Should I change the locks when moving?

In most cases, you don't need to replace the locks in your new home to lock out the previous key. A professional locksmith simply disassembles the lock cylinder (which is the area that accepts the key). They discards the old pins, and replace them with ones that fit your new key.

When should you change your house locks?

Change the locks when your keys have been lost or stolen.

The one instance when you'd need to replace the entire lock is if the only key to the lock went missing. The rekeying process requires the use of an original key; if you don't have one you'll have to replace the entire lock.

What happens when you rekey a lock?

When you rekey your locks, you're altering the lock mechanism so that the old key will no longer open it. Instead, a new key will be necessary. In many circumstances, rekeying your locks makes more sense than changing your locks.

What is SmartKey Kwikset?

The Smart Key (or SmartKey) is a user-rekeyable wafer lock made by Kwikset and Weiser (Canada). It uses five wafers that interact with a sidebar to provide protection against lockpicking and key bumping.

How do you change a deadbolt lock?

How to Replace an Old or Damaged Deadbolt
  1. Unlock the existing deadbolt and loosen the screws on the inside face with a Phillips screwdriver.
  2. Remove the inside and outside section of the lock from the parallel sides of the door.
  3. Take out the screws at the face of the strike mechanism and pull it out of the door.

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