Is Kwikset and Weiser the same?

Author: Prof. Luz Kutch  |  Last update: Monday, June 20, 2022

Kwikset is part of Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI), a major manufacturer and supplier of residential locksets, residential builders' hardware and faucets with a portfolio of renowned brands, including Kwikset®, Weiser®, Baldwin®, National Hardware®, Stanley®, FANAL®, Pfister™ and EZSET®.

Does Kwikset own Weiser?

Kwikset subsequently became part of the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) Group of Stanley Black & Decker, which also owns lockset manufacturers Weiser and Baldwin.

Who makes Weiser?

Weiser was purchased by The Black & Decker Corporation on October 1st, 2003. Headquartered in Towson, Md., Black & Decker is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems.

Who is Kwikset owned by?

ASSA ABLOY $4.3B Acquisition of Kwikset, Baldwin Creates Smart Door Lock Juggernaut. Access Control giant ASSA ABLOY announces it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) division of Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB) for $4.3 billion on a cash and debt free basis.

What locks are compatible with Weiser?

The Weiser App is exclusively for use with Aura and Halo smart locks.

keying Schlage brand locks to Kwikset or Weiser

Is Weiser a good lock?

When it comes to quality, security and style, both brands go hand in hand. Their traditional lines of door hardware are equally secure and durable. Weiser has become more popular for its high-quality residential locks, whereas Schlage is more popular for its durable commercial door hardware.

Are Weiser locks safe?

In 2009, Weiser introduced SmartKey. SmartKey technology is more secure than a traditional pin and tumbler lock. SmartKey re-key technology provides additional security: SmartKey is available in an ANSI Grade 1 deadbolt- certified the highest level of residential security.

Does Assa Abloy own Kwikset?

Assa Abloy is acquiring Spectrum Brands 'Hardware & Home Improvement' (HHI) division, including lock and security fixture brands Kwikset, Baldwin, and Weiser, in a $4.3 billion USD deal.

Is Kwikset Made in USA?

As a brief background, Kwikset Corporation is a manufacturer of locksets. It had marked these products as “Made in the USA,” even though some of its locksets contained screws or pins made in Taiwan and some subassemblies were manufactured in Mexico.

Is Schlage or Kwikset better?

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.

Is Weiser a Canadian company?

Weiser is Canada's leading brand in residential door hardware and offers a variety of home improvement solutions for consumers and retailers.

Who manufactures Kwikset locks?

2003 – Black & Decker purchases Baldwin Hardware and Weiser Lock from the Masco Corporation in October, expanding their bath and door hardware collections to encompass four major brands, Kwikset, Price Pfister, Baldwin Hardware and Weiser Lock.

Who bought Weiser locks?

Weiser was founded in 1904 in South Gate, California. Early products included custom designed locks and associated hardware. In 1967, Norris Industries purchased Weiser. Norris Industries merged with Masco Building Products Corporation in 1985.

Is Baldwin and Kwikset SmartKey compatible?

These sets use a Kwikset "Smartkey" and can be all keyed alike to each other, but not to Baldwin locksets that use a Baldwin stamped key.

What are Kwikset door knobs made of?

Kwikset door knobs are also a zinc die cast. Similar to Schlage and Weiser they are quite adjustable to whatever you need or are replacing.

Are all Kwikset locks SmartKey?

A Kwikset SmartKey tool (One should've came with your lock, but if not, you can buy one on Amazon). The new (or rather, old) key that you want to use instead. This must be a Kwikset key, as Kwikset and Schlage keys are totally different from one another (and won't work in each other's locks).

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.

How do I identify my Kwikset?

Identification Methods
  1. Name on the key or Lock: Kwikset or Schlage are the most common residential locks and keys. ...
  2. Name Abbreviation: Kwikset is “KW” and Schlage is “SC” The most common keyways are KW1 & SC1. ...
  3. Name on the lock latch: look at the edge of your door on the latch for a name.

Who makes Baldwin locks?

New Britain, Conn. -based Stanley Black & Decker Corp., which bought Baldwin in 2003, said Baldwin's customer- and consumer-services team, numbering about 35, would remain in the Reading area at a location not yet identified.

Are Weiser locks bump proof?

Weiser offers the high-security ANSI Grade 1 Collections Deadbolt which features SmartKey™ technology and BumpGuard™, in addition to the ANSI Grade 2 Welcome Home Deadbolt and the ANSI Grade 3 Elements deadbolt. The patented design of SmartKey provides enhanced protection against lock bumping!

Can all Weiser locks be rekeyed?

A: SmartKey locks can only be re-keyed if you have the current functioning key and the SmartKey Learn Tool. If someone does not have the current functioning key, then that person will not be able to re-key your locks.

Previous article
Is it better to have a gas or electric hot tub?
Next article
Can you have a heated wooden floor?