New Deadbolt - Match my existing key?

[edro]

I am installing a new deadbolt on my garage.
How can I make my existing house deadbolt key work with it?
I hope I don't have to replace all of the deadbolts in my house so they all match...

 

[Juddog]

Locksmith.

 

[rasczak]

you should have purchased the smartkey deadbolt/key set over at home depot. you can match your old key to the new lock with a small tool that comes with the set.

 

[edro]

Originally posted by: rasczak
you should have purchased the smartkey deadbolt/key set over at home depot. you can match your old key to the new lock with a small tool that comes with the set.

I haven't purchased it yet. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[waffleironhead]

Most retailers can match your current key to a new deadbolt by re-keying the new set. It is a brand specific deal tho. As different manufactirers use different key styles. Any hardware store should be able to do it. If I was near you and you had a schlage set I could do it for you as I have a schlage rekey set with numerous pins.

 

[nickbits]

Originally posted by: edro
I am installing a new deadbolt on my garage.
How can I make my existing house deadbolt key work with it?
I hope I don't have to replace all of the deadbolts in my house so they all match...

If you don't mind changing all the locks you can use change-a-lock (http://changealock.com/) for about $11. Going to be your cheapest option if you can't find a FREE alternative.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: waffleironhead
Most retailers can match your current key to a new deadbolt by re-keying the new set. It is a brand specific deal tho. As different manufactirers use different key styles. Any hardware store should be able to do it. If I was near you and you had a schlage set I could do it for you as I have a schlage rekey set with numerous pins.

This. Cake for any hardware store that has keying equipment(read: most all).

 

[alkemyst]

depends on old vs new locks. If you have the same type, it's easy...if you went from a 5 pin to a 6 pin or different make then maybe impossible.

 

[Lotheron]

Or you could burn down the garage. No need for a new deadbolt then.

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: Juddog
Locksmith.

Yep. If they're the same brand, a locksmith can re-key the new lockset to match your existing keys.