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Door Locks and Locksets

Having a high-quality door lock and deadbolt is critical to ensure the safety of your home, and these locksets can also provide a certain aesthetic look to your house. The security of locksets has been significantly increased, and locksets are available that can be opened with only a passcode or a fingerprint. Door locks can vary in many ways, including security, grade, and aesthetics, so it is important to select the proper lock and deadbolt setup for your protection, durability, and style needs.

Residential door knobs, levers, and deadbolts are all assigned a grade by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) based on their endurance to withstand standard wear and tear. Residential deadbolts can range from Grade 1 to Grade 3, and residential knobs and levers can be rated at Grade 2 or Grade 3. Note that this lock grade is based solely on durability and not on security.

• Grade 1: Grade 1 locksets have the most durable lock rating, and these door locks are designed to withstand up to 800,000 cycles of twisting the door knob, lever, or deadbolt.
• Grade 2: Grade 2 locks are rated to withstand up to 400,000 door cycles, providing plenty of endurance for your lockset.
• Grade 3: This ANSI rating classifies a door knob, lever, and deadbolt that can withstand up to 200,000 lock cycles.

A lock comes in two main types: a door knob and a deadbolt. Both of these models can be utilized on inside and outside doors, but a deadbolt provides the most effective line of security on your doors.

• Door knob: These door locks can come in knob or lever form. Knobs are a standard option and can be either circular or ovular in shape. Levers require less pressure to open, which can provide convenience.
• Deadbolts: Deadbolts are designed for maximum security, and they can utilize a single- or double-cylinder design. Deadbolts are often simple thumb-turn models, making it easy to lock and unlock.

If you're looking for a good lockset, you should consider:

• Standard hardware: It is critical that the hardware that comes included in your lockset is of high quality. High-quality hardware includes a heavy-duty metal strike plate and 3-inch screws to attach the strike plate and deadbolt to the door and the hinges to the door and frame.
• Lever degree: If you are considering a lever-style door knob and lock, different locksets open at varying degrees. Some locksets require you to turn the handle up to 90 degrees for entry whereas others require only a 45-degree turn for entry, which can be handy if you have your hands full.
• Electronic locks: Electronic locksets allow you to use a code for entry. A key can also be used in these locks, but this style of lock allows you keyless entry, reducing the risk of being locked out.
• SmartKey: SmartKey locksets allow you to rekey your locks in just seconds, which reinforces your safety by ensuring that you have the only keys to your house. This rekey feature can be useful after losing a key or after a tenant moves out.