Kwikset 907 15 SMT CP Powerbolt Deadbolt with SmartKey, Satin Nickel
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Kwikset 907 15 SMT CP Powerbolt Deadbolt with SmartKey, Satin Nickel
Customer Review: Disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
I liked the lock while it worked, BUT
Each time the batteries wear out, my Powerbolt 1000 stops working (Yes, I mean with new batteries installed)
I am at my 2nd battery change. Each time the batteries have lasted a little over a year. After the 1st battery change, the lock did not work despite multiple attempts / battery changes / etc so I left it alone for 2 - 3 weeks, then came back to it - and it worked.
Now: I made 2nd battery change a couple weeks ago, tested them, etc. Still not working.
I emailed Kwikset support. They answered with a 800 number saying I should buy a new board. Fat chance. I'll purchase a different brand.
Lowell
Customer Review: Works ok, while it lasts
Summary: 1 Stars
Bought it for a attached garage door, so it was never exposed to rain or outdoors. Worked great for a while, then started having some issues, now finally completely useless. Lasted about a year, then I get the dreaded beeping that everyone else talks about. Do a search for this lock and read some of the reviews, average lifespan seems to be less than 1 year for a $100 lock.
Customer service seemed to know exactly what the problem is, seems like it's a very common issue, yet they still want to charge to fix it. Not worth spending the money to replace parts every year, so I'm looking to replace it with a different brand.
Customer Review: Does what it should do. Nothing more, nothing less...
Summary: 4 Stars
I have this deadbolt at my house. I like to leave and go out for a walk on the beach without having to carry a key around. I punch in my code, and when I get home, it unlocks! I have yet to be locked out. When I leave, I just hit the middle button, and the deadbolt engages and locks the door.
Just in case - I hid a key on my property, but I have not used in in the past two years. The batteries (4 AAs) last about 9 months to a year, but I change them every six months. You can actually hear when the power is diminished.
All in, great product, and if you like to leave without keys, this is for you!
Customer Review: Poor product. Buy the Schlage
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought the powerbolt about 1-1/2 years ago. Worked good but pretty noisy and you can tell it's not nearly as well built as the Schlage. It was easy to install and worked until two weeks ago. It started beeping continuously. I installed new batteries but didn't help so I called tech support and they told me it was the keypad. I talked them into replacing it for the cost of freight and have been waiting over a week for the part to arrive. Not happy. When you look at the price of the Powerbolt compared to the Schlage, you'll save about $30.00 but regret it later. Reliability is the issue. Buy the Schlage!Customer Review: Never carry keys again!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had mine for over three years and have never had any problems with it. It is installed on my back door behind a storm door, so it's never affected by the weather. It is great to be able to go out and only carry the spare car key or when I'm out working in the garage and the Wife wants to lock up and she forgets I don't have my keys with me. I like it better than the Schalge version since this one retracts the deadbolt for me. The only drawback is the design of the inside part. It has a big ugly plastic part to hold all the electronics. I would buy one for all my doors if they were not so expensive.