Kwikset Rekey Kit vs. Professional Locksmith
Rekeying will be your first choice In virtually all situations. New Locks are pricier than rekeying, because lock pins are cheap. If you prefer a master key for all the locks in your home or business, it is preferable to rekey.
Rekeying is not the same thing as replacing your locks. just the interior parts are chaged so your lock will look exactly the same.
What is a Kwikset Lock Rekey Kit?
Kwikset is a leading lock brand that offers a wide range of security products, as well as the popular Kwikset lock rekey set. Newer kits include SmartKey Security™ with state-of-the-art rekeying technology to enable you to rekey your locks easily in a pinch.
Can you rekey a Kwikset lock without the original key?
Professional locksmiths use one of two methods to unlock the lock. This includes shimming or picking the lock. To rekey the lock cylinder he must bring the lock to the unlocked position. In the case of knob locks, deadbolt and smart keys it is impossible to rekey the locks without the original key.
Locksmiths have the skills and equipment to rekey without the original key by picking or shiming the lock until it moves to the unlocked position. From there, it is easier to remove the lock cylinder.
How much does a rekey kit cost?
There are several different rekey kits on the market as well as simple single tools. Prices for rekey kits and tools vary, depending on where you buy it. If you need to rekey your locks in a hurry, it’s a bad idea to spend money on online orders and waiting for the tools to arrive. Then, you still have to figure out how to use the tools without putting your family’s security at risk. Rather call a qualified locksmith to rekey your locks.
While it is possible to use a high quality lock rekey kit with suitable size rakes and pins to change locks, a professional locksmith is bonded and insured in the event that something goes wrong in the process. If you’re at all unclear about the instructions on your Kwikset lock rekey kit, rather get in touch with Speedy Locksmith.
Speedy Locksmith already has vans that are fully equipped with all the tools we need to change or rekey any lock. Call us today.
Do you need a Kwikset Rekey Kit to Rekey a Kwikset Lock?
Many people ask the same question and the answer to this is no!
All the rekey pins that go inside the cylinder are the same, you can use the same pins for almost all the type of locks. Schlage & Kwikset locks are the most common locks that people have on there house doors.
There is One very important thing to know when you want to rekey your locks on your own.So make sure you read really carefully. When you take the lock apart there are bottom pins and top pins and the springs are pushing the top pins to the bottom pins. so when you insert your key the lock can turn. When you want to use a new key this are the steps.
Steps
1) Remove the lock from the door
2) Remove the Screw from the back of the lock so you can get to the cylinder
3) Insert the tube so the top pins and springs don't fall out, if they do insert them again with tweezers
4) Take the new key and insert it into the cylinder
5) Start inserting new pins, but make sure there not down or up they need to be flat. so the lock can turn when you insert the key. it should look just like the image below