Look at the edge of your door on the latch for a name.
How to identify manufacturer of your door lock.
Avoid panic and alarm in emergencies by labeling and matching your keys and locks.
Check for a manufactures stamp on the lock face plate.
Kwikset is kw and schlage is sc the most common keyways are kw1 sc1.
This will help you identify which key fits in which door.
Your key code is typically stamped on the face of the lock or key but some manufacturers print them on a key code card with the printed cutting number.
These can be rekeyed using kwikset keys and factory tumblers as key cylinder dimensions are usually identical.
To help you find the right lock where no logo or name is present we have collated images of all the multipoint gearboxes currently available on this site to help you find the right one.
Morticed or on sits on the outside rim what locking mechanisms are on the lock.
Knockoffs are blank faced like this one.
If you re having trouble identifying your door lock type follow these simple steps.
Genuine kwikset deadbolts have the name kwikset embossed in bolt s face plate on the edge of the door older ones say kwikset right on the faceplate of the lock.
Is the lock on the chiselled into the door.
In that case you ll have to replace your entire lock system if you do not have a corresponding key.
From the different types of locks deadbolts are the ones most commonly used for front doors.
If there is no logo stamped on the faceplate or gearbox it is likely that the lock is manufactured by abt millenco weru or it is an older version of fullex of kfv.
They can be stamped with their full name on the head of the key or face of the lock.
They are typically stamped on the key see video of images below.
It might be a workplace safety procedure or a home.
Check the faceplate and the gearbox on the lock for the manufacturers name or logo.