Already bought a new lock? You can hire American Star Locksmith just to install it. A couple who had recently moved into an apartment in Hackensack, NJ, picked out a Kwikset deadbolt and matching keyed lever at Home Depot. They liked the hardware they had chosen and called us to fit it to their entrance door.
If you’ve already purchased a lock from Home Depot, Lowe’s, or another retailer, call (201) 613-2700 and tell us what you bought. We can discuss whether it’s a good fit for your door and arrange installation. Call for current availability and estimated arrival time.
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Installing a Customer-Supplied Deadbolt and Keyed Lever
Our technician fitted the Kwikset deadbolt above the matching lever, positioned both pieces, and secured the mounting hardware. We checked that the lever latch and deadbolt lined up with their respective strike plates, the metal fittings on the door frame.
That alignment matters. A deadbolt can turn freely when the door is open but bind when it’s closed if the bolt doesn’t line up with the opening in the strike plate. After fitting the hardware, we tested both locks and confirmed that the apartment door could be locked and unlocked smoothly.
The couple got to keep the style they picked and use their new locks without having to install or adjust the hardware themselves.
Our Hackensack locksmith team provides residential lock installation, replacement, and rekeying throughout Bergen County. If you have a deadbolt, keyed lever, or other compatible hardware ready to install, call (201) 613-2700 to schedule door lock installation.
