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Need new lock and doorknob for front door- quickly- help

8 years ago

I screwed up. We are getting a new front door. I am supposed to have the knob/handle.lock and I dont. So I need to get something by Tuesday or I can push off the installers, but I dont have too much time.

This is a full glass door between our mudroom and the house. There is a second front door, also full glass, between the outside and the mudroom. That one has a keyed deadbolt with a thumb latch on the inside, it's ORB. This one also needs a bolt, probably not a thumb latch, will be either ORB or Black(thats my preference). I am interested in having one of those locks that you can open via code or key. Where do I look? Any recommendations?

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localeater
Original Author

8 years ago

I've ordered the Schlage. Thanks all!

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tibbrix
8 years ago
I love, love, love, love my Schlage keypad door system. You can use a key, but no need. Can't get locked out of the house. Can program it for, say, contractors or a neighbor, then delete those codes when they're done. I think they're really great.

Comes in different styles and colors. Mine is ORB. this is the one I have, and it looks like the day I got it, still on the original battery as well. I bought it five years ago.

Pressing the "Schlage" key also lights the keypad up, so you can see what your'e punching in at night

I think I got mine at Home Depot
DYH
8 years ago
Agree with Tibbrix. I have the Schlage keypad here on my back entry. Had one at my previous home, too.
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localeater
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Thank you all. Sounds like keyless is popular.
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