Not knowing if you are the only one who has the key to your new home can be a very scary feeling. Unfortunately, finding a locksmith who can rekey your lock can be expensive. You can rekey the lock yourself while saving a lot of money. Below are the simple steps on how to rekey a lock.
1. First buy a rekey kit. You can find the appropriate kit according to the brand of your lock. This should be available for $8-$10 online or in a hardware store. The kit should come with two new keys, pins, and a wire tool; you will also need a screwdriver.
2. Once you have the kit, remove the doorknob. Insert the wire tool into the knob hole, and press to knob clip to remove the lock from the door.
3. Push the lock cylinder out of the knob and use the ring tool to free the cylinder.
4. Use the old key to turn the lock 90 degrees in one direction. Take the key out and use the plug follower tool to push the plug through. While doing this make sure you don’t lose the springs.
5. Now, put the new key in the lock. Use tweezers to insert new pins into the plug.
6. Reassemble the doorknob, and test the new key to make sure that it works properly in your rekeyed lock.
Additional Help
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