Steps in Changing Home Door Locks

It is necessary to change the door locks when you move into a new home because it is easy for other people to make duplicate of the home keys, especially if you are not the first one to live in the property. Nowadays, there are so many unscrupulous persons who want to take advantage of your home when you are not in and your hard-earned things could end up stolen or missing.
In this regard, it if very important for security reasons to change the door locks on your home. It is also a good idea to change them from time to time since the more people could access your home, the bigger the chance of being robbed. So, to be on the safe side, get your door locks changed. This is also very handy when you lose your keys. Below are some tips on how to change the door locks in your home. Keep in mind that there are two types of locks, the deadbolt and the knob.
1. Make sure you are inside when you remove the lock off. Use a Phillips screw or a drill screwdriver and loosen the lock in a counter clockwise movement.
2. When the screws are removed, the lock should come apart. If there is a sealant around the lock edges, use a paring knife to remove it.
3. Take away the lock mechanism. The set of screws on the side of the door should be screwed out and remove the lock mechanism. You could use pliers to remove the lock mechanism.
4. It is preferable to bring with you the lock when looking for a new one to make certain that they have the same length. Nevertheless, most locks are adjustable. There is a mechanism on top that you can push either right, left to shorten, or lengthen to fit the hole.
5. Insert the locking mechanism using the shortest screws through the side to attach to the door, turning screws clockwise. The lock side that fits the doorjamb should have the bevelled edge that faces the doorjamb hole while the square part of the lock faces away from the hole of the doorjamb.
6. The next step is placing the lock plates and ensures that the knob key is outside and the knob with the manual lock is inside.
7. Some doorknobs have mechanisms for manual locks to make sure that the parts are aligned correctly. The white piece of plastic on the outside knob must securely fit to the doorknob or you will not be able to lock the door from the inside.
8. Simply place screws to the holes and tighten them. This requires time to make certain that the screw lined up to the hole is evenly threaded. If they are not, you have to strip the threads and buy a new lock. Make sure to tighten one screw one at a time.
9. When you are using a deadbolt, if the screws are tightened tightly, you could have a hard time using the manual lock inside. You can simply loosen the screws until the manual lock is can be easily turned.
10. If there is a gap between the knobs and the door, fill it with caulk or putty and adjust the doorknobs.

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