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How to replace home locks?


Category: Locks

People need to replace home locks for many reasons such as moving or lock upgrading to avoid picking.
As it only takes a few steps to change a lock, yon can definitely do it yourself with some handy tools.

- Check if you have all the tools

Screwdrivers are what you need for all the screwing work. And you also have to purchase a replacement lock set. To do this, you need to check what type of locks you are currently having and find a suitable one from home improvement center or hardware store.

Usually it is 6cm or 6.5cm from the deadbolt center to the latch edge. New lock sets are adjustable for both but it's always better to have a measurement for sure.

- Remove the existing locks

Back out the screws to remove the existing locks. You can simply pull the old ones to remove them. And additional screws may need to be screwed or loosened to separate the door knobs from each other.

- Install the new door lock set

The installation process is the reverse of the removal one. Just make sure the latch of replacement locks is properly positioned before you tighten the screws.

- Test the locks

After all work done, insert new keys into the lock and make sure they are working properly. In case that you may have more than one set of keys, try them all for testing.

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