How to Replace a Deadbolt Lock

Series Summary

There are all sorts of odd jobs around the house that need fixing, but don't hire a professional handyman just yet. Most people are more than capable of taking on odd jobs and repairs without any help. Learn how to fix everything from a dishwasher to dead-bolt locks. In this free video series, an experienced carpenter and construction specialist demonstrates how to complete a few DIY home repair tasks. Discover how to replace a deadbolt lock and how to install a doorknob. Learn to uninstall a dishwasher and a doorbell chime box. With these home maintenance tips, any house or apartment can be efficiently kept in great shape.

Video Transcript

"Hello my name is Oscar Moreno with Moreno Custom Home Visions, and today we're going to teach you guys how to replace a dead bolt. Now for the tools that you're going to need is just a real simple phillips screwdriver. Now then the first thing we're going to do is we're going to go ahead and remove two of the screws that are supporting the dead bolt in place. Once we get those two screws out both of these pieces will fall off in your hands. Go ahead and put those guys down. Then you're going to want tor remove two more screws that are on the side of the door, when you guys take those out you can take out the actual pin out. Once all that's out of the way you can go ahead and grab your new dead bolt. The first thing you're going to install is your pin first, once you got that installed and you put your two screws in there. You're going to install the new housing in to it, then holding your housing in place you're going to go ahead and add two of the bolts, hand tighten them only. I can't tell you guys enough that you guys barely have to hand tighten them, because when you guys leave a dead bolt really tight, it makes it really difficult to open and close. So just make sure you really hand tighten. Once you've got everything already assembled you're ready to have your door locked, and that's how you install your dead bolt."