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Take Door knob off for Battery , just bad idea. Poor design
Just received this, I bought this to replace my door knob after my security system put in a keyless deadbolt with the system. Down side to that is one they don't match, and two if I lock the regular lock, the keyless entry doesn't do much good.
Pro's : So this one is the only keyless entry I found that has a handle. Actually matches my other door knobs I just bought. I like that part. It does instantaneously lock which I like with the kids and the wind will blow the door open easily.
Also Handles will go either way.
Conns: Just know there isn't a regular lock on the inside, and no way of knowing if it's locked. If you push the handle it'll just open. You have to go outside to know if it's locked, and I guess go through another door. Call me crazy but that doesn't give reassurance.
Cons: I have 2 other keyless entry locks. They both have easy access to the battery, and have locks inside. Who would make you take off the whole door knob off to replace a battery. I'm a female so 10 door knobs later have figured these out. But an old lady and most normal people do not want to change a battery not alone a whole door knob. And every time you replace a battery, every few months, about 4 times a year, sounds crazy. And wear on parts, screwing and unscrewing.
Still debating about whether to keep it. I procrastinate on changing the other batteries , couldn't imagine me taking a door knob off every time the battery goes out. That's crazy! Would not buy again for that reason. The handle is the only reason I might keep it and it locks right away, so just in case the other keyless entry runs out of battery or something happens.
August 2017 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase