How do I clean my Kwikset lock?
We suggest using warm, soapy water and then towel-dry the hardware.
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How do I clean my door hardware?
We suggest using warm, soapy water for cleaning and then towel-dry the hardware. Please follow this method to clean door knobs, handles, deadbolts, and levers.
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I was re-keying my lock, but neither the old or new key now works.
It sounds like you may have accidentally misprogrammed the new cylinder. Please watch the below video for step-by-step instructions on how to recover that cylinder and rekey it to your new key.
My key pulls out in any directions after re-keying.
If your key pulls out in any direction, please call Kwikset Consumer Service: 1-800-327-5625
My key only turns one direction after re-keying.
Perform this procedure if your cylinder turns only in one direction :
During re-key process, the new key came out during test procedure
Perform these steps only if your key came out during the re-key test procedure. See video below
How many times can I re-key my lock?
Unlimited amount of times. All you need is the Smarkey Security tool.
What type of key can I use to re-key?
SmartKey Security™ re-key technology is compatible with Kwikset (KW1) keyway
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