How Do You Change A Door Key Lock Cylinder?
Periodic changing of locks is important nowadays to ensure added safety in our homes. This is especially true if you and your family are not the first residents of the property. However, enlisting in a professional locksmith’s services can be very costly since there are several doors with multiple locks around the house. This is where having the know-how to change a door key lock cylinder comes in handy. • Know what brand of lock is used in your home. Kits for re-keying can be easily obtained from hardware or home stores in your area. Make sure you know the brands of locks currently installed in your homes. Specific kits are only compatible to specific brands. Most kits will have six re-keying sets. You’ll have to buy more pins if you need to re-key more. • Remove the doorknob. Do this by using your old key. Insert the key and turn until the door gets unlocked. Pull out the doorknob and the casing of the lock cylinder. Remove the thin retainer ring by using the retainer ring tool that
