There are many (Well, not so many) ways to keep your home safe, and one of these is choosing the right doorknob lock system. Each doorknob lock option offers some unique benefits, and you can learn about these and find the answers to some common questions right here.
How Doorknob Locks Operate
A doorknob lock is one of the most common types of locks found in homes. These are frequently fitted on bedroom and bathroom doors, as well as any other inner doors. You may also see a doorknob with a lock on the front door. In the case of a front doorknob and lock, however, you must also use a more secure lock like a deadbolt concurrently.
With doorknob locks, the locking mechanism is found inside the doorknob itself. This system can either be a single cylinder or a double cylinder setup, depending on whether you want to be able to lock from both sides or not. With the single-cylinder system, you can only lock from the outside and not the inside. For the double cylinder setup, which has the doorknob with a key lock on both sides, you can lock from both the inside and outside.
Key or Keypad?
You might be faced with two choices when considering a new door lock—should you use a traditional key lock doorknob or a keypad lock doorknob? Both keys options have a lot to offer, but it boils down to a matter of convenience and safety.
With a key system, you need to keep the keys in a convenient location, and you must also make sure you have some spare keys somewhere else. With a keypad system, you never have to remember where you left your keys. As long as you can easily remember to code to the keypad lock system, you have one less thing to worry about.
A combination lock door knob is often more modern-looking and more high-tech. You might want to think about moving to this system if you transform your residence into a smart home with better security access control features. A KidCo doorknob lock is another great option to keep your kids out of specific rooms.
FAQs:
We have put together a few of the questions we hear a lot about door knob lockout and related challenges. You can find the doorknob questions and answers below.
How do you fix & repair a doorknob that won’t lock?
There are several reasons why your doorknob with a lock system might refuse to lock. It could be because the lock is loose, jammed, stuck, or frozen. When this happens, your home’s security is compromised because you cannot control who has access to your home and who doesn’t. We can fix a loose lockset by loosening to screws, ensuring that the lockset is in its correct position, and then tightening the screws once again. For a slow or frozen doorknob lock, we might need to use a lock de-icer, lubricate the lock, or install a door knob with a lock afresh if the internal system is broken.
How do you open a locked doorknob?
Now and then, someone can get stuck on one side of a locked door. Unlike a double-sided lock doorknob, you can only use the key or digital system to open the door from one side. One option is to wait for someone on the other side to open the door for you. You can also get innovative and find a tiny hole in the locked doorknob itself. Using a very narrow screwdriver or flattened paper clip, you can push straight through the hole and turn or twist until you find the groove and unlock the lock.
How do you pick a doorknob lock?
Picking a lock is not something we recommend doing, but it is, without doubt, a valuable skill to have. If you are locked in or out of an interior or exterior door knob without a lock system, you need a way to get in or out if you absolutely must. This can happen when you have lost your key or your keyless system is malfunctioning.
You are going to need a tension wrench and a lock pick. First, you must insert the twist at the bottom of the keyhole and apply some pressure. With the lock pick, you then scrub back and forth the keyhole while using a slight torque with the wrench.
The Best Door Knob Locks 2021
Are you considering replacing your current door lock system with a better or smart lock doorknob? At Buddy’s Locksmith, we work with all the best door knob locks. Here is a list of some of the best residential and commercial door knob system picks for 2021:
- Copper Creek Ball
- Schlage
- Yale Knob Lockset
- Master Lock
- Kwikset Juno
- Constructor Passage
- MiLocks Indoor Touchpad
If you need a doorknob expert to repair or replace your current door lock system, get in touch with Buddy’s Locksmith. We perform lock replacement in San Jose and are experienced with installing the top door knob lock system. Contact Buddy’s Locksmith to learn more about our services.
