No more hiding keys under the doormat or losing track of copies.
How to unlock schlage door lock with key.
Present a valid credential and relock the lock to ensure proper lock operation.
Schlage includes a privacy lock key with its j40 and f40 knobs and latches but any straight narrow item can be used to unlock these doors.
See below for taking apart your door lock and getting it to work like new.
The schlage keypad locks are perfect for use on front doors garage entry doors and side and back doors.
With a keypad deadbolt or lever you can control entry to your home more easily and securely.
Dry powdered graphite will not cause any of the internal lock parts to stick as it is dry and will not attract dirt and dust.
Step 1 locate the small hole on the outside of the door latch or knob.
A dry graphite lubricant will lubricate the inside of the lock making it easier to unlock.
Rotate the bolt throw away from the door edge.
Preparing the system of the lock to accept the new key code just like any other system it needs to be told that it is about to receive the new key code.
Assuming the door lock is hard to unlock with a key because it is dirty or gunked up inside and not damaged your best bet is to use a dry graphite.
At times we all need assistance.
However the hole can easily be sealed or covered up.
The method shown here is considered to be overt or forced entry because you can see the small hole drilled in the deadbolt lock case.
Present a valid credential.
To do this on schlage locks you will have to press the schlage button while also pushing the number one on the pad at the same time.
Schlage makes great commercial grade locks but some of their residential locks sold in hardware stores are just too easy to open.
The lock will remain unlocked until you change the battery and relock the door.
Step 1 use lock picking tools legally to unlock your own door.
Step 2 use a paper clip to firmly press into the knob hole located on the side of knob.