Recommendation for a good front door lock?
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Andrew S
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Over the past year I have had bad luck with Schlage locks - first one stopped working, I returned it, got a new one and a month or two later it stopped working. I barely even used them.
Any recommendations for a quality lock?
Any recommendations for a quality lock?
6 answers
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I have always had great results with Schlage...At least with the middle of the road priced stuff....the cheapest from ALL companies are pretty lame. In some cases malfunctions are due to minor alignment issues with the install that loosen up or bind later....was this a DIY install?
KMS Woodworks
on Jan 30, 2012
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KMS hit the doorknob right on the head with this. Its not so much about the price as it is about the quality of the install. The hardware must be aligned properly to prevent undo wear on the latch and locking assembly within the knob itself. When you say stopped working, what is happening to make it stop working?
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Jan 30, 2012
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Schlage is usually very good (good install above is also key), Baldwin are very good as well. Also, get a Grade 1(best), or at least Grade 2, forget grade 3 or lower. I used to rekey locks, many cheaper lcoks have plastic parts. A good knob with deadbolt should be about $100 or more. May also want to buy from local locksmith (with storefront).
Clay B
on Jan 30, 2012
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This was definitely a DIY install. So i guess this is user-error. Basically after a few times using the key, it would no longer open the lock. I tried reinstalling the lock a couple of times and it worked but then it didn't.
Andrew S
on Jan 30, 2012
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With a dead bolt there is a bit of a "sweet spot" with the tension of the mounting screws and the "angle" of the bolts stroke...it takes some practice to find "it"
KMS Woodworks
on Jan 31, 2012
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Door Entry Locks from Emtek manufacturers entry locks that are easy to install and hold up to a lot of traffic. In addition, they offer a wide range of the newest styles and latest finishes. Here's a list of the specs and some of the styles they offers in a entry lock or deadbolt. You can visit us online at www.securityproductdepot.com to view the details on these and others. - Knob / lever handles are supported by springs mounted behind the rosettes and side plates, which return the handles back to the rest position and prevent lever sag. - Latches are heavy-duty die cast construction, with strong internal springs, solid brass nose bolts, and sintered metal cams. - Plastic bushing located in the joint between the handle and the rosette ensures a friction-free wear surface, preventing metal from bearing on metal and providing smooth, long-lasting operation. - Handles are positively connected to rosettes with a permanent clip. Each has a set screw which eliminates "handle wobble" when tightened. - Emtek's threaded tubes are machined brass to ensure good threads and prevent corrosion.
Security Product Depot
on Mar 20, 2012
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