How To Install Keyless Entry On A Historic Home
How To Install Keyless Entry On A Historic Home : REMOVING THE OLD HARDWARE The first step to install your new keyless entry system is to remove the old lock from your door. Our locksmiths possess the proper tools to safely remove historic locks from your door without damaging anything. There are a variety of keyless entry systems, some of which are one or two pieces. Depending on the type of lock you currently have, we can assess whether you need a single-unit system or a system that has a separate lock and door handle. POSITIONING THE NEW SYSTEM Once the old hardware is removed, we will position the keyless entry unit on the door and decide where it should be installed. We want to make sure that the old holes on the door are properly covered while ensuring that we can mount the new system to the door securely. If we are just replacing the lock, we will only need to remove the lock hardware and position the system over that hole. If we are replacing the lock and the handle, we will ma...