Single Cylinder Round Deadbolt - 980 Series SmartKey with Round Corner Latch

I just replaced my previously purchased Kwikset lock due to internal failure of the Cylinder lock. The cast area of cylinder retention (Snap ring Groove) in the Chassis failed and the Cylinder lock fell out when the key was removed. No external damage to the cylinder lock or Chassis was noted. The lock lasted 8 years installed with daily use. I believe this was a one-off manufacturing material failure so I replaced it with the same model. The removal & installation very easy as was use of the key Kwikset system. The lock provided smooth operation up to the point of failure.

Had two fail on me after about 2 years. One was a front door and another was used less often. The pins in the lock give out and they key stops working.

I think that after all these years of making locks you'd have this down to a science that's real. 1). Enlarge the instructions. 2). Create a better way to align the latch with the strike plate, 3). Provide problem resolutions on the instructions.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just finished installing 7 lock-sets, including 7 deadbolts, to all of our exterior doors. Chose the 980 series smart-key deadbolt, because I wanted to have the ability to occasionally re-key the locks, for an extra layer of security. Not only were they easy to install, they also operate very smoothly, and they look great. And to top it off, it took less than 10 minutes to walk around the house, and re-key six of the locks so all seven would match.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been buying these deadbolt locks for years. I have a lot of rental properties and started replacing the locks on all of them about 4 years ago withe these locks. They are high quality, easy to install and easy to change the key when tenants move out. Saves me a lot of money changing locks. I have bought over 50 of these over the past 4 years. Great investment.

Have been using 4 of these for 4 years now. Installation instructions were clear and easy. They have held up well. The outside portion still looks like new. Really like being able to re-key easily whenever I need to do so. Will never buy another keyed lockset that isn't a SmartKey.

I have been using Kwikset locks for some time now (15+ years). They have been making master-keyed locks for apartments (Titan was the early name for this line) and now the Smart Lock line works great for my single family rentals. These are good because there are often more locks & styles of locks on a house and I can set them all to work with one key, how convenient. By following the simple instructions I am able to "rekey" a lock in under 1 minute, with only a new set of keys, and no tools. If you do not rush the process, you will be pleased with the results and never have to dis-assemble a lock again!

Bought this and it is junk reprogrammed inside and outside keys worked twice now inside will not work and outside is working but very stiff to turn

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had 4 of these in my house for 3 years now. 2 are in high traffic doors. My wife and I work opposing schedules so we are always coming and going. These locks have held up well! And the fast re-key feature was helpful as we've changed keys a couple of times. I would not hesitate to buy these again. Now I just want to try the Bluetooth Lock!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This simple set was a great foundation to start with to replace my old overhead garage door lock. It took a little planning but in the end the result was great because I had one key to handle all entry/exit doors in the house. Custom cut a piece of metal stock to reach the door latch mechanism. Use a hole-saw to cut a slightly larger hole. Set the key tp match the front door key. Has been a solid performer for nearly 5 years.