{"id":7072,"date":"2022-08-29T17:58:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T12:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bringuptodate.com\/?p=7072"},"modified":"2022-08-29T21:58:18","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T16:28:18","slug":"guide-for-how-to-rekey-schlage-deadbolt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bringuptodate.com\/guide-for-how-to-rekey-schlage-deadbolt\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Advice: Step-By-Step Guide For How To Rekey Schlage Deadbolt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Have you relocated, or have you misplaced the keys to your house’s front door? Have you forgotten your house keys at your aunt’s house, or is the key to your lock broken? Whatever the cause, there are some circumstances where you have no choice but to rekey your lock if you want to avoid replacing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though you could consider using Schlage replacement keys, not everyone has extra deadbolt door lock keys stashed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a novice homeowner, it might be challenging enough to rekey any door lock, let alone one built by Schlage. When you unintentionally lose or misplace this crucial object, the question that comes to your mind is ‘can a Schlage lock be rekeyed?<\/strong>’ and ‘how to rekey a Schlage deadbolt?<\/strong>’<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the majority of people would assume that calling a locksmith is the quickest approach to resolve this issue, you don’t always need to spend money in these situations. This post will talk about the most effective method for resolving this issue and creating a new key for your door lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To rekey your Schlage lock, you would need to use a master key to remove the lock housing. Then find your new key’s key cut number and insert the key into the cylinder. Using the rekey kit map, compare the numbers on the new key and assemble the cylinder back into its original form. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This article will discuss rekeying a Schlage lock both with and without the master key. However, let’s first master the fundamentals of rekeying a lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Is Rekeying Of A Lock?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n