This will allow you to use the same doorknob hardware but makes the lost key useless in this re keyed lock.
Lost key for door lock.
Take your doorknob and or deadbolt to a locksmith or hardware store that makes keys.
Smartkey security also allows you to re key the lock yourself in seconds leaving lost or unreturned keys obsolete.
Kwikset s smartkey security is designed to protect against these type of break ins and keep your family safe.
Insert the pins and reassemble the lock dump out the old pins insert the new key and use tweezers or small needle nose pliers to match the new colored pins to the color code on the special instruction sheet.
Turn it in the direction that you normally turn your key to open the door.
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Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock.
Post locks are the easiest to work with because you just need to loop them and pull them up to unlock your door.
With lost keys you hope that you are dealing with a post lock.
Place the short end of the tension wrench into the lock as far as it will go.
You can use shoe laces tied into a slip knot and work the thin rope between the door and the frame.
Ask for the service of re keying the lock.