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How to Replace Door Locks Door locks are the first protection against unauthorised entry into your home. Locks might need to be replaced due to wear and tear or other circumstances such as moving into a new home or a break-in. To begin, you must determine your cylinder size by measuring the distance between the adjustment screw and the center of the knob lock cylinder. This measurement will assist you buy the lock that is right for you. Deadbolt If you're looking to ensure that your door is secure from criminals, it's a great idea to install a deadbolt. When the bolt is extended into the strike plate of the doorframe it makes it much more difficult for an intruder to break through the door. A single cylinder deadbolt is activated using a key on the exterior side and a thumb turn piece on the inside. Deadbolts are only effective only if it's correctly installed however. You will first need to determine whether the door already has a hole that is suitable for a deadbolt or if you'll need to bore it out. Mark the position of the hole for the deadbolt on the surface of the door using the template that came with your lock installation kit. Utilize your tape measure to determine the height of the deadbolt. Mark this height on the door edge, and then use speedsquares to draw a straight line across the mark you made for the bolt hole. Then, use a drill to bore this hole until it extends to the other side of the door. It may take a while. Then, sand the hole and along the edge of the door so that it's smooth. At this point, it's a good idea to paint or stain your door. When the door is in place take off any screws that are visible on the existing deadbolt. This will reveal the front and rear assemblies of the deadbolt and its internal bolt. Then, unscrew the bolt and replace it with a brand new one that is compatible with the door hardware. The bolt is typically connected to a set plate, which you will need to unbolt. After that, you will need to cut out the space for the strike plate that is on the door frame. If your strike plate is out of alignment It could be due to the previous installer failed to mortise it properly, or a weatherstripping changed the strike position. You'll need to re-mortise the strike plate and possibly even the deadbolt itself to fix the issue. Once you have completed this, test the deadbolt by closing and locking it. Be sure the bolt is extending into the strike plate, and then test the key to ensure it closes and opens smoothly. Knob When a door knob wears out it could make your home or business less secure. It could also make opening and closing the door more difficult, so it is an ideal idea to replace it. Replacing a knob is a relatively easy DIY task that should not take longer than 30 minutes to complete. Use a screwdriver or pliers to take off any knobs or handles. Be cautious not to damage other components of the door. Spray WD-40, or a different dry lubricant, on the mechanism of your door knob before you begin. This will allow the new lock to slide smoothly as you turn it. It's essential to select the best knob and handle that is compatible with your doors currently in order to ensure proper operation. If you don't already have a doorknob that is compatible, you will need to buy a replacement. To begin Repair My Windows And Doors , look over the knob or handle to find what screws hold it in place. If there aren't any screws, you can use a screwdriver to wedge between the cover plate and the hidden screws plate and remove it. After removing the old knob examine it for evidence of damage or rust. It's important to clean it off if there are any scratches or marks, but you shouldn't have to do anything if the knob is in good working order. Now it's time to install the new one. First, examine the new knobs to make sure that you're choosing the right one for your door. You'll need to choose one that has an extending rod that's designed to lock into the second knob's rod mechanism. After you've placed the new knob in the door's hole, carefully insert it into the latch. Test the spring by pressing it down repeatedly. The latch should rise every time. Install the second knob, and lock it to the rod mechanism of the first knob. Attach the other long screws from the interior knob through the hole in the cylinder of the doorknob outside and lock it in place. Latch A latch is a piece metal that extends through the door jamb to keep it closed. It is operated with a knob or handle on the interior side of the door, or a thumb turn on the outside side of the door. The latch can be secured with a deadbolt to keep thieves from breaking through the door's glass. It also protects against accidental or intentional closing of the door by children or pets. You can choose to install an entry point with either a single-cylinder or double-cylinder deadbolt, depending on the level of security. Installing a latch follows the same steps like installing a deadbolt however there are some variations. First, determine the setback of the doorjamb by using a tape measure to make sure that the new lock will fit. The setback is the distance from the edge of the doorjamb to the middle of the hole to accommodate the faceplate for the latch. A typical setback is 2 3/8 to 2 ¾ inches. If you have a greater setback, you might need to purchase a more substantial latch at a hardware store or locksmith. Then, you'll need to drill a hole for the latch plate in the doorjamb's edge. Use a chisel and chisel the latch mortise. Make sure the hole's depth is enough to allow the faceplate to be in line with the doorjamb. Place the strike plate in the correct position to ensure it's in the right position. If the strike is too high, you can kick the door in or apply pressure using an iron tire or crowbar. This can also crack the doorjamb. To fix this, the strike can be lowered by drilling a new hole in the doorjamb and chiseling out the core of the hole that was previously drilled. The last step is to put in the new strike plate, which can be accomplished by screwing it over the screw holes that are already in place. Utilize wood putty to fill in any existing screw holes or bolt holes which aren't going to be used. After the putty is dry you can sand it until it has a smooth finish. Strike An electric strike is the metal part where the deadbolt and latch are engaged when the door is closed. It is a vital component of the security of a lock, because it helps keep the door shut and offers additional resistance to force or kicking applied to the door. If a door is fitted with an electronic strike, it can be opened by using a key and the control unit that regulates its electrical impulses. In the past, putting in an electronic strike was as simple as cutting a piece of a doorjamb in order to release the latchbolt of a cylindrical lock from the pocket that is inside the strike. This is not only ugly and unattractive, but also exposes the mechanism for the latchbolt and keeper to unauthorized users. Recently, several electric strike makers have come up with an innovative type of electric strike called the “No Cut” strike that doesn't need cutouts in the doorjamb for operation. They use a specific design that allows the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the pocket without damaging the doorjamb's faceplate. The strike has an internal ramp that raises the keeper and latchbolt when it receives an electrical signal from a controller or reader. The retraction of the keeper and latchbolt causes them to rise on the ramp, locking the door. When the door is shut, the deadbolt remains retracted, and the latchbolt retracts in the keeper. Installing an electronic strike is a simple procedure, particularly if you're replacing an existing strike. However, if you're upgrading to an electric strike in an access control system, you will need to make sure your new system is compatible with the kind of lock you have installed. You will also have to make sure that the strike is connected to your access-control system and set up to operate in a fail-safe way. One method to guard against access by unauthorized persons is to upgrade the strike on your doors to a high-quality strike plate. These plates use four to six screws of three inches instead of the two, three-fourth inch screws commonly used in standard strikes. These longer screws make it more difficult for people to break the frame and reach inside to turn the thumb turn piece of a single cylinder deadbolt.