How To Rekey Door Locks?

Lock rekey is a simple process that can save you money instead of buying new locks.

Here is what you need:

A rekeying kit
A small screwdriver
The current key
A new key

Here are the a step by step guied to rekey your locks:

Remove the Doorknob or Deadbolt

Remove the doorknob or deadbolt lock that you want to rekey from the door.

Disassemble the Lock Cylinder

Once the lock is removed take the cylinder out of its casing. You will need the current key to turn the lock slightly and to align it with the insertion tool in order to release it. Take a small screwdriver and remove the retainer ring amd use the follower to push the plug out of the cylinder.

You need to be very careful when you do it because the pins and springs can easily fall out.

Replace the Pins

Your rekeying kit came with different colored pins to match a different key cuts. Match the new key with new pins and insert them into the cylinder plug.

Reassemble the Lock

Once the new pins are in place carefully insert the plug back into the cylinder. Make sure the key turns smoothly in the lock and only then reattach the cylinder retainer ring.

Place the cylinder back into the lock housing and reassemble the doorknob or deadbolt onto the door.

Test That Everyting work

Make sure the new key works smoothly with the lock and that the lock functions properly in the door.