Insert the pins and reassemble the lock.
Replace door lock keep same key.
Homeowners rarely rekey their own locks often thinking it s too difficult but major lock manufacturers do sell brand specific rekeying kits.
Not to be ageist but sooner or later that guy is going to retire.
They must be the same brand and model and use the same number of pins.
In other words if your old key will enter the new lock it can be keyed to your key.
Stannius jun 19 at 15 48.
If all of your locks are in good condition and you don t expect to be replacing all of the locks at the same time there is still the possibility that a locksmith can change the pins in your locks to match a single key.
Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock.
He also expressed the opinion that the smart key locks are junk because at the same time i was trying to get a replacement cylinder for the brand new lock on the front door which didn t work half the time required much key jiggling.
Double deadbolts have a keyhole on both sides and are intended.
For instance if you buy a new one made by weiser titan dexter dorex to name just a few you can have your local locksmith rekey the new lock to your old key for a small fee.
A kwikset key can interchange with several other lock manufacturers.
Again your locks must match.