How do I know if my lock is Schlage or Kwikset?

Author: Prof. Maryam Armstrong  |  Last update: Thursday, June 23, 2022

Schlage deadbolts have a thick, solid housing that protects the cylinder all around, leaving no hollow areas, in contrast, the housing of the Kwikset deadbolt is much lighter and somewhat hollow, making it much easier to drill through.

Are Schlage and Kwikset locks interchangeable?

Basically, you cannot re-key the lock from Schlage to Kwikset, but you can change the lock cylinder from Schlage to Kwikset. A locksmith will be able to do it for you.

How do I know if my lock is Kwikset?

If you're not sure about your own lock, take a close look at it and see if there's a tiny oval hole next to the keyhole. If so, then it's a SmartKey lock.

How do you tell what brand of door lock you have?

Many times the deadbolts will have the name stamped on the face of the lock. Door knobs are a little different. Most brands of knobs do not have the manufacturer name on them. However, if you look at the latch, many manufactures will stamp their brand name on the latch plate.

How do you identify a Schlage lock?

Check the face of the deadbolt. Most Schlage locks have the company name stamped into the exterior face of the deadbolt. Check the exterior side of your door to see if the name is stamped on the lock. If it is stamped with “Schlage,” you know that you're lock was made by this company.

Schlage VS. Kwikset Locks

How do I know if my Schlage Lock is type C?

  1. Do you have a key for your lock? If it says SC1 on it, that's a Type C key/tumbler. ( ...
  2. Look on your Schlage key. It should have 5 pin numbers stamped on the the back of the key with the letter C below the numbers. ...
  3. Count the steps on the key. Most door locks are 5 pins.

How do you identify a lock?

How to Identify Key Lock Types
  1. Observe how the lock is fitted. ...
  2. Look at the end of the lock bolt. ...
  3. Observe how the lock is fitted to the door. ...
  4. Observe whether the lock is installed on the surface and latches into a raised fitting mounted to one side of the frame. ...
  5. Look at the shape of the lock.

How do I find my Kwikset key code?

First, check both sides of your key. Some key codes are stamped into the key. If you do not find your key code there, try contacting your contractor (this should be on file with him/her). Lastly, you can take your key to a locksmith to determine the key code (usually a free service).

Do Schlage locks come with keys?

New Schlage locks come with a reset key that allows you to re-key the lock without other existing keys.

How do I know what keyway I have?

Look at the large end of the key (also called the bow). If the bow has straight sides and a triangle-shaped top (like a house), you probably have a KW1 keyway. If the key is diamond-shaped (narrower at the top and bottom and wide in the middle), you probably have a SC1 keyway.

Will Schlage keys work with Kwikset?

This is because Schlage and Kwikset locks are not compatible with the same type of key. Their keyways are made differently, therefore you will either want to have all Schlage locks or all Kwikset locks. When you're at home, you don't want to use different keys for each lock you own.

Are all Kwikset keys the same?

Kwikset locks have roughly 3,000 different possibility's , the chance of someone having the same key in your area is very slim. Regarding the rekey kits, its usually the same thing as the lock, the first couple keys are probably the same as each other. Most locksmiths wouldn't recommend Kwikset smartkey.

Can Kwikset keys be copied?

Yes, it is a "unique" key. You don't "cut" a new key, you program the lockset to accept a different key.

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.

Are Kwikset locks easy to pick?

Yes, it is possible to pick a Kwikset lock using different kinds of tools. According to the data, Kwikset locks had been picked in less than 2 percent of lock-picking attempts while a schlage lock had been picked over 78 percent of lock-picking attempts.

Who makes Schlage locks?

Schlage was acquired by Ingersoll Rand, a Fortune 150 manufacturer of industrial, mining and construction equipment. As a result of the acquisition, Schlage became part of the Ingersoll Rand Door Hardware Group.

Are all Schlage keys the same?

Please note, products are not keyed alike across functions. Schlage Rekeying Kits provide everything you need to get the job done—including all the tools and parts you need for repinning the cylinders of most Schlage locksets so that they work with a single key. Navigating your way through the Kit tray.

Why does my Schlage Lock blink orange?

Orange flashes indicates lock is in the middle of a programming sequence.

How do you set a Kwikset lock code?

It is recommended that you change it to a code of your own.
  1. Make sure the lock is unlocked and the door is open.
  2. Enter your Programming Code - for new installation, default is 0-0-0-0.
  3. Press enter arrow. You will hear one beep.
  4. Press 4 .
  5. Press enter arrow. You will hear one beep.
  6. Enter a new Programming Code.

How do I use a Kwikset lock code?

Programming User Codes
  1. Press the button marked "program button" once.
  2. Using the keypad, enter a 4- to 8-digit code.
  3. Press the 'LOCK" button to save the code.
  4. Extend the bolt by pressing- the "LOCK" button.
  5. Enter the new code number. The bolt should retract.

How do you tell if your lock is a deadbolt?

The front door of an average home will typically feature two locks: The latch, which is a spring-loaded bolt that is found within the locking mechanism of the doorknob, and the deadbolt, which is usually located just above or below the doorknob.

What type of key does Schlage use?

Based on the industry standard SFIC plug diameter size which is less than ½", Schlage cores can be used in place of Best, Falcon and other SFIC cores on competitive locksets. The SL cylinder is a full size key-in-lever cylinder that accepts an SFIC A2 key system.

Are Schlage locks Rekeyable?

Schlage's new SecureKey™ cylinder allows you to re-key the lock without ever removing it from the door. If you see a plus sign (+) above the keyway on a Schlage residential lockset, you could say it is a sign of the times.

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