What Level Of Difficulty Am I Facing …. Replacing The Deadbolt …?
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What level of difficulty am I facing …. replacing the deadbolt lock myself?
If I were to purchase a deadbolt lock at Home Depot, how hard or easy would it be for me to change it myself? I am somewhat mechanically inclinded (but not really), but I have very little experience in maintenence repairs, etc. I can read & follow directions pretty well, as far as installation instructions….
I’d prefer to avoid paying an over-inflated fee to a locksmith to do something I may possibly be able to do myself.
Also, I really don’t like it when a reapir/service person won’t even give me a ballpark figure over the phone, and yet they charge a flat-rate fee JUST TO SHOW UP. I mean…. I have made it clear that I am not looking for an exact quote–just a ballpark figure, is all.
I’d really prefer to do this myself, if possible.
For the most part it`s fairly simple. It definitely more technical than just turning a few screws and depending upon the brand, can be quite frustrating. Don`t get me wrong,I`m not attempting to dissuade you in your DIY experiance, I`m just giving you a heads up that you may possibly encounter a few problems not covered in the instructions. Before purchasing the deadbolt, ask an associate about the ease of installation aspects of the model you`re looking at. Sometimes they are actually smart enough to give you some advice on installation. Unless you`re an ultra security freak, I would stear away from double cylinder deadbolts. They will only compound your installation problem, and personally I think they`re a safety concern. If and when you make your attempt, the only installation points I would stress would be the correct positioning of the tailshaft through the bolt and proper alignment of the whole mechanism for free movement. These points should be covered in your instructions GOOD LUCK GRASSHOPPER!!!!!! Email if you wish
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