How Do You Rekey A Schlage Door Lock?

Can I rekey a Schlage lock myself?

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.

Can you rekey a Schlage lock without the original key?

Re-keying a Schlage without a key is difficult because the locks were purposely designed not to be easy. A locksmith could do this quickly, but may be expensive since they will need to do a house call without a key. New Schlage locks come with a reset key that allows you to re-key the lock without other existing keys.

How much does it cost to rekey a Schlage lock?

Home Depot will rekey locks such as Schlage, Kwikset, doorknobs, deadbolts, single and double cylinders for $5 to $15 per lock.

How do you change the code on a Schlage Lock?

Press the “Schlage” button and the number “1” button simultaneously to add/change a new entry code. Wait for the “Schlage” button to beep and flash three times. Enter a new four-digit code, and wait for the “Schlage” button to flash and beep three times. Re-enter the same four-digit code to confirm the change.

How do you remove a Schlage lock?

How to Remove Schlage Locks

1. Pull the interior handle away from the exterior handle, and set the two handles aside.
2. Insert a screwdriver into one of the holes in the latch mechanism.
3. Remove the screws from the strike plate in the door jamb, and pull the strike plate away.

Is it cheaper to rekey or replace locks?

Due to the extremely low price of the key pins in the locks, rekeying is almost always much cheaper than getting your locks changed. When rekeying your locks, you are only being charged for the labor, whereas when you get your locks changed, you’re paying both for labor and parts.

How do I find the code for my Schlage Lock?

Find the Default Programming Code
You can find your Schlage Lock Programming Code on the front of the user manual—usually printed on a white label. If you don’t have the user manual, remove the lock from the door to find the Programming Code—printed on a white label on the back of the keypad assembly.

How do I get my locks rekeyed?

How to Rekey a Lock

1. Step 1: Remove the Doorknob. The first step is to remove the doorknob from the door.
2. Step 2: Remove the Cylinder.
3. Step 3: Take Out the C-Clip.
4. Step 4: Attach Key Plug.
5. Step 5: Dump the Old Pins.
6. Step 6: Insert New Pins.
7. Step 7: Replace the Plug.
8. Step 8: Reattach Knob to Door.

How do you change the 4 digit code on a Schlage Lock without coding?

So first how to Reset Schlage Keypad lock?

1. Disconnect the batteries.
2. Press and hold the Outside Schlage Button.
3. While holding the Outside Schlage Button, Reconnect the batteries.
4. Release the Outside Schlage Button.
5. To check that the lock was reset, press the Outside Schlage Button and enter one of the Default User.

Can you rekey existing locks?

You can rekey all of your locks to match an existing key when the locks all have the same keyway. You can test if the locks use the same keyway by taking the existing key you want to use and seeing if it slides into the keyholes of the locks you want to match that key.

Does Ace Hardware rekey locks?

For $10.00 each, our qualified staff will rekey your Schlage, Kwikset, or Ace brand doorknob or deadbolt. If you have a newer Kwikset lock it may use SmartKey technology, which makes re-keying quick and easy. We’ll gladly show you how to rekey those locks for free!

Where is the 6 digit program code for Schlage Lock?

The default programming code is printed on a label on the programming guide that came with your lock. If you do not have access to the guide, remove the lock from the door and look on the back of the lock for a label containing the default code.

Can Schlage and Kwikset be keyed alike?

Yes. To re-key locks means to change the keys that operate the locks. It’s a great thing to do to at a lower cost than changing the lock itself. You can re-key both types of locks, (Schalge or Kwikset), however many times you want.