How to Change Locks on a New Home

Nov 18

Home security is important, so make sure you change the locks on your new home as soon as you move in to keep it secure and keep unauthorized people from gaining access to your home.

Changing the locks on a house can be intimidating, but it's not as difficult as it sounds. All you need is some basic knowledge of what kinds of locks are available and how they work, along with a few tools that can be picked up at any local hardware store

As long as you know what kind of lock system the previous owner had, you should be able to get everything done within an hour or two. Make sure to take careful notes when removing old parts so they can be replaced later if needed!

Order new locks for your new home.

Order new locks for your new home. You can order these online or over the phone and have them delivered right to your door, no matter where you are in the world. The great thing about ordering locks online is that they're often less expensive than buying them at a store, even if they cost more than their physical counterparts.

It's also worth considering that you may need some additional tools when installing new locks on your doors. For example, if you have a deadbolt with an exposed handle that screws into place instead of sliding into place like most other types of locks do (which means it can be unscrewed), then you'll need a special tool called an Allen wrench in order to tighten its screws properly without stripping them out or cracking them off altogether!

Take off the old lock.

To remove the lock, use a screwdriver to unscrew the cylinder. It might be screwed in tight, so you may need to apply some force.

If it isn't already attached to your door, slide the old lock out from its hole.

Drill the holes for the new lock.

To drill the holes for your new lock, use a drill bit that is the same size as your screws. If you are not sure where to drill, ask a professional locksmith.

Make sure you are wearing safety goggles and earplugs, so you do not injure yourself or damage any of your equipment.

Turn on the power switch to start up your drill. It should be set at low speed, so it doesn't get too hot while drilling into wood and metal surfaces.

Hold onto both sides of the lock while holding it in place with one hand while using the other hand to hold down on top of your work table surface with some pressure so there's no movement when drilling occurs, which could cause damage to either side (wood or metal).

Insert screws into the holes.

Press down on the lock until you hear it click into place, then repeat for all four sides of the lock. If any screws are too long, use pliers to trim them to size and make sure they're flush with the surface of your door or window frame.

Attach faceplate.

If you're using a new lock, your faceplate should have come with a hole that's the right size for the bolt on your door handle. If not, use a drill to make one of those holes now—it shouldn't take more than a few seconds. Make sure to wear protective gear while drilling, and don't forget to hold onto something solid while doing so; otherwise, you might end up with an injury or an ugly dent in your wall.

Once you've got the proper size hole in place on the faceplate, screw it into place by hand (don't use power tools). You'll want plenty of room for movement when turning these screws; if they're too tight, it will be difficult to open or close your door properly once everything is installed correctly!

Test the lock.

Before moving in, make sure you can test the lock. To do this, take off one of the keys and put it in the lock. If you can turn it, then your lock is working properly!

Conclusion

Congratulations! You now have a new home and you’re ready to move in. Changing the locks is just as important as changing your address, so make sure you get it done right away.

Broadway Locksmith and Doors
New York City, NY
(646) 458-1238

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