Kwikset makes a rekeying kit that includes all the parts and tools you need to create a master key.
Rekey master door lock.
If there are screws in the doorknob loosen and remove them with a screwdriver to remove the knob.
Learn about the different keying options we offer including keyed different keyed alike and master keyed along with recordable door locks ideal for multi family use where managers can easily rekey locks using a simple change tool in as little as 15.
Door knobs are held in place with a clip accessed by inserting a wire into a tiny hole.
In rekeying a lock the locksmith removes the pins and springs in the lock cylinder and replaces them with new pins and springs that work with a new and different key.
Take total control of your door lock system with specialized keying and service tailoring the locks to your specific needs.
To allow for entry using your original and master keys change the pins in the lock mechanisms in each door.
Rekeying a master lock step 1 push the fine tipped tool included in the kit into the doorknob clip to separate the knob from the door.
Use the key in the kit as the master key.
Your rekeying kit may include a wire tool for this purpose or you can unbend a paper clip and insert it.
Unless a lock is malfunctioning or a totally different style is desired many locks can be rekeyed and kept in service operating as well or better than ever.