Ask for the service of re keying the lock.
How to get a new key for a door lock.
Prop the door slightly open.
If you are adding something like a deadbolt you will need to cut a hole with a hole saw which is a large drill bit.
The lock that makes re keying your own locks simple.
If the door is already fitted with locks the new ones should fit very easily in the same openings.
A locksmith will require the use of additional tools to accomplish some of the processes that were discussed above.
Remove the two screws on the inside of the doorknob.
Take out the cylinder plug.
You ll have to remove the lock from the door for this option and bring the key that currently opens.
Using a template that should be in the box with the lock you tape it to the door and drill the hole.
Complete the entire process in a matter of seconds without having to remove the lock from the door.
Use wire to secure this knob s key to the knob.
Push the plug follower through the cylinder using constant pressure to remove the plug.
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Insert the key for the current lock into the cylinder and turn it to separate the upper and lower lock pins.
For a locksmith to make a key from a lock they can either attempt to cut a new key to code impression the lock or disassemble the lock cylinder to measure its internal components.
Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock.
Wifi locks or keypad locks this is a high tech solution for your home to allow you to use a keypad at the lock or use your alarm system or wifi to open and close the lock.
Normally how they work is you open the door and insert the new key and then insert a setting pin to reset the lock and the combination pins will use the new setting.
Take your doorknob and or deadbolt to a locksmith or hardware store that makes keys.
Slide the exterior half of the doorknob off while leaving the interior half of the doorknob in place.