How to rekey a Schlage lock?

In the industry of smart locks, Schlage lock is one of the most famous and the most reliable smart lock. Locksmith Philly  advise this lock to many customers. These smart locks are used in Commercial areas, Residential areas, Hospitals, Offices, Airports, and many other luxury places.

This lock also has a key that operates it. If the key is lost, you will either have to change the lock or rekey the lock. We will tell you that how you can rekey your Schlage lock in an easy and reliable method.

Carefully read the instructions without missing any pain points. This will help you perform your duty more accurately so that you can succeed on the first attempt. Now take a look at the information below and get ready to rekey your Schlage lock.

Instructions to follow                                 

Remove the screws from the door holding the thumb turn. After you remove the dial you will see two more bolts inside. Open them and take the plate off the door. After removing all this, you can easily take out the cylinder from the other side.

Remove the cylinder from the housing and grab tweezers. Use those tweezers to take the springs out of the cylinder. Carefully take them out without losing them. The springs are compressed and they might jump out of the cylinder. Therefore, be very careful while taking them out.

Remove the old pins from the top and bottom of the cylinder. Grab your rekeying kit and take the pins. Now get the key you want to operate the lock with in the future.

Insert the key inside the cylinder and turn it to 45 degrees. Now insert the new pins from the bottom and turn the key in both directions. Check out where the pins settle down and allow the key to working properly for the lock.

After the key gets a perfect position. Take it out and attach the springs back. Then place the cylinder back in the housing and tight it gently using the tightening tool. Don’t be too hard as it may harm the lock.

Place the lock back on the door. Give it the previous position and place the plate back on the door. Screw it again and then place the thumb grip on it. Use a screw drill or a screwdriver to tighten the bolts on it.

Now check the new key you have rekeyed with the lock. You can easily lock or unlock the Schlage with the new key. This is how you can rekey your Schlage lock in just minutes.