Installing a new door knob - question!

15 years ago

Trying to get my house ready for listing at the end of February. The current front door knob is worn out, finish is gone, etc. A shiny new brass knob and bolt would look great.

If I have a door knob to the garage that uses the same key as the front door, would I need to replace BOTH door knobs and locks and key both to match a new key? Or, can I install a new one on the front door, and key it to match the garage door key?

Hopefully that makes sense. Thanks!!

Comments (5)

Mo
15 years ago
Stay with the same brand. Take the key with you when you buy the new door knob, and they can change the lock to match the key.
kec01
15 years ago
I've bought 4 homes and each of them has had a different key for the front and back doors. I wouldn't even bother rekeying the new lock.
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joed
15 years ago
The existing key cylinder can probably be put into the new lock set if you stay with the same brand.
stash-hdy
15 years ago
Home Depot and Lowes will rekey for a very small charge if you buy from them.
pjb999
15 years ago
A locksmith will re-key an actual lock cylinder, new or old, to any compatible existing or new key. I love having matching locks, but whether it's worth doing to a house you're selling is, indeed a questionable proposition though unless you'd prefer it that way.

I had my locks in my house re-keyed the same, but different if you know what I mean, you don't know how many old keys to your house are out there.