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How to replace door lock Door Locks

Door locks are your primary line of defense against unauthorized access to your home. The signs of wear and tear, and also instances like moving into a new residence or burglaries, may trigger the necessity of replacing door locks your lock.

You can determine the size of your cylinder by measuring the distance from the center of the knoblock cylinder to the adjustment screw. This measurement will allow you to buy the lock that is right for you.

Deadbolt

If you want to ensure your door is secure from criminals, it's a great idea to install deadbolts. When the bolt is extended into the strike plate of the doorframe, it makes it much more difficult for an intruder to get through the door. A single cylinder deadbolt can be activated using keys on the exterior side and a thumb turn part on the inside. Deadbolts are only effective when it's properly installed, though.

The first step is to find out if the door has a hole to install a deadbolt or if it has to be bored. Utilizing the template included with your lock installation kit, mark the location of the hole for the deadbolt on the door's surface. Then, you can use your tape measure to determine the height the deadbolt should be. Then, mark the height on the side of the door and use a speed square to draw straight lines across the mark you made for the bolt hole.

Then, using an electric drill, bore out the hole until it is on the opposite side of the door. This may take some time. Then, sand the hole and along the edge of the door until it is smooth. It's also a good idea to stain or paint the door at this point.

When the door is open remove any screws visible on the deadbolt. This will reveal the front and rear assembly of the deadbolt, as well as its bolt inside. Remove the bolt and replace it with the new bolt to match the door hardware. The bolt is usually connected to a setplate that you need to unbolt. After that, you'll have to chisel the area on the patio door locks replacement frame for the strike plate.

If your strike plate is not in alignment, it could be because the previous installer did not mortise it correctly or an installation of a weatherstripping altered the strike's location. It is necessary to re-mortise the strikeplate and possibly even the deadbolt to fix this issue. Once this is completed check the deadbolt by closing it and locking it. Test the deadbolt by closing it and locking it after the bolt has been extended into the strike plate.

Knob

If a door knob is damaged it could make your business or home less secure. It can make it difficult to open or close the door, which is why it's recommended to replace it. Replacing knobs is an easy DIY project and shouldn't take more than 30 minutes to complete. You can use a screwdriver or pliers to take off the knob or handle However, be careful not to scratch any other parts on the door.

Spray WD-40, or another dry lubricant, on the mechanism of your door knob before you begin. This will help the new lock to move smoothly when you turn it. It's essential to select a quality knob and handle that matches your doors currently in order to ensure that the lock is operating properly. If you don't have a matching doorknob and handle, you'll need to purchase a replacement.

Before you begin the replacement process, examine the old knob to determine which screws are that are holding it in place. If there aren't screws then you can use the screwdriver to secure the cover plate in between the screws plate hidden behind it.

After taking the knob off take it apart and look for signs of rust and damage. You'll need to clean it off if you notice any scratches or dents however you don't need to do anything if the knob is in good shape.

Now it's time to install the new knob. Begin by examining the knobs you've chosen to make sure that you're picking out the right one for your door. You should select one that has an extending rod that's designed to lock into the second knob's rod mechanism. Once you've positioned the new knob in the hole in the door, carefully place it in the latch.

Test the spring by pressing it repeatedly. The latch should pop up every time. Then, you can install the new knob and lock it with the rod mechanism on the previous knob. Thread the long screws of the interior doorknob into the cylinder holes on the exterior knob, and lock it into its place.

Latch

A latch is a metallic piece that extends out into the doorjamb in order to hold it shut. The latch is operated via a knob or handle located inside the door, or a thumb-turn on the exterior. A deadbolt is a device used to secure a latch and keep intruders from breaking through the glass of the door. It also protects against the accidental or deliberate closing of the door by children or pets. A latch can be installed with single cylinder deadbolts or double cylinder deadbolts, depending on the security level you prefer.

Installing a latch requires the same steps similar to installing a deadbolt however, there are a few differences. To make sure that the new lock will fit, first determine the setback of the doorjamb using the tape measure. The setback is measured from the edge of doorjamb all the way to the center of hole for the latch plate. Standard setbacks are 2 3/8 to 2. 3/4 inches. If your setback is larger it is possible to purchase an extra-long latch from a hardware or locksmith store.

The next step is to drill an edge bore hole into the doorjamb for the latch plate. Use a chisel for chiseling out the latch mortise and ensure it's deep enough to allow the faceplate of the new latch to sit in a flush position with the doorjamb. Tape the strikeplate in place to ensure it's placed properly.

If the strike is too high, you could knock the upvc door lock replacement down or apply pressure with the tire iron or crowbar. This could cause the doorjamb to crack. To remedy this issue, the strike can be lowered by drilling another hole into the doorjamb and chiseling out the core of the old hole.

The last step is to put in the new strike plate, which can be accomplished by screwing it over the screw holes that are already in place. Utilize wood putty to fill in any existing screw holes or bolt holes which aren't going to be used. After the putty is dry then sand it to an even finish.

Strike

An electric strike is the metallic piece where the deadbolt and latch are engaged when the door is shut. It is a vital component of a lock's overall security, because it keeps the door shut and offers additional resistance to force or kicking applied to the door. If a door comes with an electronic strike, it can be opened by using keys and the control unit that controls its electrical impulses.

In the past, installing an electronic strike was as simple as cutting a piece of a doorjamb, which would release the latchbolt of a cylindrical lock from the pocket that is inside the strike. This modification is not only ugly however, it also exposes the mechanism for the latchbolt and keeper to unauthorized users.

Recently, a number of electric strike manufacturers have come up with a "No Cut" kind of strike that does not require a cutout for operation. These strikes have a unique design to allow the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the strike pocket without marring the doorjamb faceplate.

The strike is equipped with an internal ramp that raises the latchbolt and keeper whenever it receives an electrical impulse from a reader or controller. The latchbolt and keeper are pushed higher up the ramp by the retraction. When the door is shut the deadbolt remains in retracted and the latchbolt retracts into the keeper.

Installing an electric strike can be an easy process, particularly when you are replacing a strike on an existing door. If, however, you are upgrading to an electric strike for an access control system, you will be required to ensure that the new system is compatible with the model of lock you've chosen to install. Also, you must ensure that the strike is properly connected to your access control system and is set up to function in a fail-safe way.

Upgrade your strike plates to high duty strike plates to stop unauthorised entry. These plates use four to six three-inch screws instead of the two three-fourth inch screws that are typically used in standard strikes. These longer screws make it more difficult for someone to break the frame and then reach inside to turn the thumb turn part of a single cylinder deadbolt.