Breaking in to Residential deadbolts--The Illusion of Security

Demonstrating the vulnerability of many residential grade deadbolts, and more secure options.
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[@michaelcunningham3595]

this is scary. my apartment has been broken into twice and when i changed the deadbolt i saw marks that are comparable to what you showed. thank you for this!!!!! i am going right back out and buying a better deadbolt!!!

[@Aplussafeandlock]

I'm sorry to hear that Michael, but I'm glad you found this information useful. Take care!

[@michaelcunningham3595]

@@Aplussafeandlock very helpful. I am a realistic/optimist. Whatever you go through in life you need to grow and learn from it

[@notablediscomfort]

Thanks for the tip. Much better option than completely shredding the side of the doorframe to get to a patient that's still verbally responding.

[@Aplussafeandlock]

Thank you, I'm glad you found it useful!

[@maryharris8723]

You Are A Awesome Guy. You Saved Me $310!!! The Professional Lock Smith Said I Would Have To Pay That. Thank You Awesome Guy

[@Aplussafeandlock]

Thanks Mary, I'm glad you found the information useful. We are a professional locksmith company, but we do the work that people are unable or unwilling to do for themselves!

[@maryharris8723]

@@Aplussafeandlock 💯

[@wraynephew6838]

I am glad my Apartment has a Marks Mortis lock. The lock has a mechanism which allows you to choose if you want doors to lock automatically. The dead bolt is a second option.

[@plasmasun]

Excellent and informative video. Thank you very much.

[@Aplussafeandlock]

Glad you found it useful, thanks for the kind words!

[@anthonysantiago8910]

Thank for this info u gave me a new ps5 with a large screen TV appreciate it ☺

[@Aplussafeandlock]

Great work pal, let us know what else you pull down 😂

[@mdstmouse7]

wow. this is even easier than I thought. ive seen people drill out the holding screws before

[@Aplussafeandlock]

Thanks for checking out our video, I'm glad you found it informative. You are absolutely right, there are a variety of ways to easily defeat these cheap contractor grade locks!

[@michaelkulman7095]

Well some drill because they don't want to mar door by lock moving when you hammer it and drill above keyway to preserve most of the lock so a new cylinder can be put in ... See some of these videos have different audiences and a landlord doesn't want any more destruction than needed but may not be skilled enough to pick a lock...

[@Nicole-dj3jf]

I'd rather kick open the door then pound for 2 hours sicking locks man the lock is stronger then the door it self

[@mdstmouse7]

@@Nicole-dj3jf a locks like $30. the cheapest door is $60. and you wouldnt be kicking down any doors where i live, solid oak.

[@Wearysiren3]

THANKKKK YOUUUUUU YOU JUST SAVED ME SO MUCH MONEYYYY AHHH!!

[@huggybear539]

Thanks! My neighbor will never know what hit him! JK.. I went shopping and when I got home I realized the house key had escaped the key ring. It took me a little longer than 30 seconds, but got through a Kwickset qick. Probably saved me a clean 100 for a locksmith.

[@Aplussafeandlock]

I think this comment may be related to a different video, but glad you found our content useful!

[@kadinhester924]

My house got broken into a few years back and my back door was the point of entry but my door frame was not busted In anyway maybe a few tool or pry marks and my deadbolt was locked for sure. I wonder if this is how they did it.

[@JugglesGrenades]

Burglars around the country, are thanking you right now.

[@renatewoerner3298]

This is scary!

[@Spitfire2019]

Yes, but how do I get my safe open? It has 4 dead locks fire proof

[@Aplussafeandlock]

@@Spitfire2019 to open a safe, enter the combination and turn the handle. If you do not have the combination, you will probably need professional assistance.

[@Spitfire2019]

@@Aplussafeandlock I hear you loud & clear, thank you. I got it open!!! But it's a pain in the butt!

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

and the particle board junk doors that most places have don't help either

[@chasethemoney7489]

I wonder what I’m gonna use this information for 🤔

[@Aplussafeandlock]

Thanks for checking out our video Chase, I hope you use this information to increase the security on your residence!

[@chasecampan-thornburg1721]

This didn’t work on my garbage Kwickset Smartlock. Only jacked up my door and still had to call a locksmith.

[@Aplussafeandlock]

Yes, Kwikset generally has a small lip on the back of their deadbolts to deter this form of attack.

[@Angela-po7cr]

what about my neighborhood uses crowbar to pullback the lock part ..a guy Shawn always gets realitor keys that unlock any door they pry your garage door

[@Aplussafeandlock]

Yes, pry bars and kick in are other forms of attack.

[@re70-december32]

Damn straight 😉

[@steveramos8479]

What do u put the flat head at to open the lock

[@Aplussafeandlock]

In the bolt

[@pr9039]

I don't know why anyone would buy a deadbolt for an external door that doesn't have a shroud. I mean no matter what you can beat them with a drill and a screwdriver, but at the end of the day yeah, it's about noise.

[@Aplussafeandlock]

I think this may be related to another video, but thanks for watching!

[@pr9039]

@@Aplussafeandlock whoops I think you're right!

[@Aplussafeandlock]

@@pr9039 No buddy, you're too generous! I was replying to 100 comments across the videos on my channel and got my wires crossed 🤦🏼‍♂️.

[@jimwalls1266]

why is it I can push on my dead bolt with my finger and it unlock

[@Aplussafeandlock]

@@jimwalls1266 your deadbolt is probably broken and needs to be replaced. When fully extended, the deadbolt should be deadlocked.

[@jimwalls1266]

@@Aplussafeandlock its new out of the box I put it together before I in stall it and I could not push it in with finger then when I install it I could push it in its on a shed out side like did I put it on upside down or something

[@Aplussafeandlock]

@@jimwalls1266 these additional details would suggest it is a problem with the installation. I would remove it from the door and confirm it is adjusted to the correct backset and that all the bores are the accurate size. I would then reinstall while carefully following the instructions. If the problem persists, I would have a professional install it.

[@jimwalls1266]

@@Aplussafeandlock ok thank you very much

[@kaywoods6927]

This is scary. Does this work for any single cylinder deadbolts. Mine is a schlage brand. I may need to replace my locks.

[@Aplussafeandlock]

No, Schlage is usually a good residential lock.

[@giannatavares2039]

can you relock it like that?

[@Aplussafeandlock]

Yes

[@skybluemoon.]

I see now what they are doing 👀 they keep breaking into my house like this

[@Aplussafeandlock]

Sorry to hear that, I hope you found the information useful to prevent future intrusions!

[@victoriaoshea4865]

Very helpful

[@lemmypie4094]

What’s the number ?

[@Aplussafeandlock]

5014500441

[@Nicole-dj3jf]

Yah that didn't work at all

[@Aplussafeandlock]

Hey Nicole, thanks for checking out our video! You, my friend, are no burglar! (That's a compliment) ☺️