Schlage BE365VPLY505 Plymouth Keypad Deadbolt, Bright Brass
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Schlage BE365VPLY505 Plymouth Keypad Deadbolt, Bright Brass
Customer Review: Great, except for one problem
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had this lock on my front door for about three years. It's worked great; never had a problem. Because of the climate in our region, doors and windows continually shift a little and this lock is forgiving enough that we can adjust how hard we close the door when necessary for the lock to engage. If the lock did not have a manual knob locking mechanism (we push a button and then turn the knob to lock it), we probably would not be able to use a keyless lock.
As much as I like this lock, however, I discovered an annoying problem after it was installed. We have a relatively high-end, glass screen door in front of the wood door. The Schlage lock's key-knob protrudes too much for the screen door's inside lever-handle. When the doors are closed, the inside lever-handle gets stuck on the protruding lock knob and then I can't open my front door to get out. I discovered the problem when the lock installer was turning to leave and I tried to open my front door to say something to him.
As a temporary fix, the lock installer turned the screen door handle so it is hanging down instead of to the side; in that position it does not come in contact with the lock for getting stuck on it. I contacted the screen door manufacturer and talked to people at Home Depot and Lowes, and all told me there is no other handle I can use on my expensive screen door. Thus, for three years the handle on the screen door has looked stupid, and every time we open the screen door, the handle bangs against the door trim, which is not only annoying but it is leaving dings in the door frame trim and scratching the finish on the nice lever-handle.
Great lock, I just wish I could find one like it in a lower profile.
Customer Review: Schlage Keypad Deadbolt- wish I had installed this years ago
Summary: 5 Stars
Great product. I purchased 2 from my locksmith and had him install them. Now my wife cannot lock herself out and we don't need to have a key hidden in the yard.
I bought these after we had a number of break-ins in my neighborhood. I never felt safe with a "hidden" key but my wife would lock herself out at least twice a week.
With these devices it does not occur.
Here are some added bonuses that were unexpected:
1. I never need a key. I can lock the front or back door and then if I'm working on a project and need to go back for a tool, I don't have to run around to the unlocked door. That used to make me crazy.
2. Temporary pass codes for the dogsitter. When I was on vacation I setup a code for my neighbor to check on the dogs. When I returned, I deleted the codes. No need to worry about all the "extra keys" I could have floating out there.
3. Emergency access. If I get stuck late at work (or in a true emergency) and need my son to stop by and feed the dogs I can just give him the code and he can get in.
Lastly the deadbolt locking mechanism is really easy to turn with your fingers on both sides of the door. It is actually easier than using a key.
I'm going to buy a third one for my garage door and then my entire house will be keyless. When I move, I plan to do the same in my next house.
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Cost- I move a lot. Whenever I move into a new home, I call a locksmith and have him rekey all the exterior doors to a single key. For nearly the same price, I can replace all my locks with these. I'll be doing that from here on out.
Customer Review: Beware of "Standard" Hole Size
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this door knob to replace an older Schlage deadbolt, so I assumed that the hole in my door was the correct size. Older holes are about 1 1/2" diameter, but new ones, including the one needed for this Schlage keyless deadbolt are 2 1/8" diameter (see the Schlage website for hole dimensions and locations). The quality of the lock looks good and it feels sturdy, so I decided to keep it. After warnings from other websites about modifying your own door holes, I was planning to pay a lock person $75 to come to my house and drill out the hole in my metal door to the 2 1/8" diameter required for this deadbolt. I want a keyless lock since my middle school children keep losing/misplacing keys, getting locked out, and letting their friends know where our spare keys are. This one looks like a keeper, but I wish I didn't have to modify the door! (I didn't see any alternates on the Schlage website that required the smaller opening.)
Update: I decided to buy a $30 kit at a Lowes hardware store to drill the new hole myself since all the holes in my house will eventually need to be drilled out if we replace door hardware. The DeWalt kit (also sold on Amazon: DEWALT D180004 Bi-Metal Door Lock Installation Kit) had a 2 1/8" hole saw and a fixture for lining up the new hole in the correct position in the door. I took my time and practiced on a piece of wood first. I had no problem drilling through the metal/wood core door - my husband was impressed. Everyone loves the new keypad entry! It works well and nobody gets locked out anymore.
Customer Review: great keyless entry
Summary: 4 Stars
I am not going to repeat all of the positive comments made by previous reviewers. They are right. I installed it a few days ago. This is a great device, attractive, pretty easy to install and really easy to program and use. My wife really loves it. Since she has keyless entry and starting on her car, she no longer needs to dig thru her purse to find her keys, ever! That is both a convenience plus and a safety plus. It comes with a programming code that is used only to program the 4 digit codes, 2 default combinations (which can be deleted). It will accept up to 19 entry codes. I have programmed codes for everyone in the house, our friends that watch over things when we are away, the cleaning lady, the in-laws, etc.
Push just one button and turn the cylinder to lock. Could not be easier!
I agree with the earlier reviewer that recommended watching the installation video on the Schlage website prior to installation. Watching the video will give you some tips, althought included the printed installation instructions, are much more more clear after watching the video. (I hate these all picture instructions that come with stuff. I am able to read, and would like step by step written instructions accompanying the pictures. The narrated video solves that problem).
I also found it helpful to use a center punch to put 2 tiny dimples in our insulated metal door at the matching location where 2 little mounting pimples (for lack of a better word) protrude from the back of the exterior plate in order that it mounts flush.
I have no trouble recommending this product at all.
Customer Review: Convenient, economical security
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the convenience of this lock and its antique finish companion for another outside door! My son was the first to install them at his new home and I was "instantly in love" with it. I can help him out with "house sitting" for repairs or deliveries, without a set of keys. I had to have this keyless lock system for my doors as well. No more worries about forgetten house keys! The obvious Schlage quality provides a sturdy product with easy to follow instructions for installation and setting of the codes. I appreciate having the security of being able to work out in the yard, with my doors locked, and no threat of lost or forgotten keys. This lock set is a real plus for working parents who have kids coming home from school (age appropriate for being home alone). Kids are not good at remembering to carry house keys, but are much better at remembering a 4 digit code that will allow entry into their secure home. For convenience, there is a key over-ride for these locks, in case of battery failure (the touch pad is battery dependant-my son has had his for 2 years and shows no signs of weakness). These locks have the ability to set temporary codes that will delete after a set number of uses or being manually deleted. This can be used for houseguests or other entrants without disturbing your permanent codes. There are newer, more advanced versions of this lock that can be monitored with your computer or smart phones, etc. No matter what the choice, Schlage keypad locks are a fabulous, easy to install solution for home security convenience.