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Who makes Weiser locks?

Last Updated: 29th June, 2020

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Kwikset is part of the Hardware and Home Improvement Group of Stanley Black & Decker, which also owns lockset manufacturers Weiser and Baldwin. Kwikset locks have now evolved to include many Weiser features, and Weiser locks now use Kwikset's "SmartKey" self rekeyable lock technology and Kwikset keyways.

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Similarly, it is asked, are Weiser locks any good?

When it comes to quality, security and style, both brands go hand in hand. Their traditional lines of door hardware are equally secure and durable. Weiser has become more popular for its high-quality residential locks, whereas Schlage is more popular for its durable commercial door hardware.

Similarly, who Makes Defiant locks? That's because Defiant locks are actually made exclusively for Home Depot by the Taiwanese manufacturer “Taiwan Fu Hsing Ind. Co. Ltd”, and have been for almost 25 years, according to one of the brand's promotional videos.

are Weiser locks guaranteed for life?

Lifetime Mechanical Warranty - Products are warranted for a lifetime from date of purchase against mechanical failure due to faulty workmanship or materials. To register a warranty claim in the USA, please return the product, freight pre-paid to: Customer Service Weiser 19701 DaVinci, Lake Forest, CA 92610.

Who owns Kwikset?

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Can Kwikset SmartKey locks be picked?

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Is deadbolt lock safest?

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Can you copy a Weiser smart key?

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Does Smart Key work with any key?

If so, then it's a SmartKey lock. This must be a Kwikset key, as Kwikset and Schlage keys are totally different from one another (and won't work in each other's locks). So if the rest of your house uses Schlage keys…you'll need a separate key for the Kevo, unfortunately.

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Can Weiser locks be rekeyed?

Weiser locks come with a Smart Key tool that allows you to change the keying on a lock without removing it from the door. By rekeying, you'll make your old keys obsolete while improving the security of your home.

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How do you fix a Weiser door lock?

How to Repair a Weiser Door Handle
  1. Use a screwdriver to remove the mounting screws in the faceplate of the interior base ring around the handle or knob.
  2. Insert the narrow tip of the cylinder lock removal tool, available from Weiser, into the end of the long cylindrical shaft protruding from the center of the handle mechanism.

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How do you unlock a Weiser Lock?

keyless entry- lock or unlock at the touch of a button.
  1. The door is now locked. To unlock the door, touch the.
  2. SecureScreen™ Touch the numbers in any order. to display the full touchscreen.
  3. Enter your code. Enter the access code.
  4. Wrong code. Enter the access code.
  5. The door is now unlocked. Tap the lock button to start over.

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How do you clear a Weiser Lock code?

Deleting User Codes
  1. Press the program button.
  2. Press the lock button.
  3. Enter user code to delete.
  4. Press lock button.
  5. Re-enter user code to delete.
  6. Press lock button.
  7. If successful, the keypad will flash green once and you will hear 1 beep (if switch #3 is on).

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Can Home Depot key locks the same?

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  2. Adjust the latch to the back-set dimension of the door.
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