How to correct an upside down key hole on Kwikset lock-easy cylinder removal

[@Mary-pe5ve]

Oh my gosh, I did it! Thank you, Doug, for the great video. I am a 65 year old, very unmechanical woman and I successfully flipped the cylinder. I purchased the tool as you suggested. I kept referring back to your video for each step, watching closely. The lock was so annoying being upside down, I couldn't stand it any longer. Thank you for taking the time to post this video. Happy Holidays! :)

[@DougForce]

@Mary P. Way to go! I'm glad it was helpful to you and you got it done yourself! It feels great to diy, doesn't it!? I'm proud for you! I hope you will consider subscribing - you can't call yourself unmechanical anymore! And Happy Holidays to you!! 😀

[@mikeb.7324]

Thank you! I was a remodeling contractor for nearly 20 years, but stopped for a while, and things are constantly changing. That had me stumped! Great video. No fluff, straight to the point. Good work!

[@DougForce]

Thanks! I'm glad I could help!

[@davidgrisham7959]

You are very, very, very considerate , benevolent , and I don’t know what other words describe how helpful and important this video is. Thank you 1 million times for making and posting this video. Stupid screwdrivers !!! I think Kwikset should just make a right and a left opening door handle lock so you don’t even have to do this. I like how Kwikset says in their installation instructions how it’s “ok” to install upside down. Not! It’s awkward, or counterintuitive or whatever you want to call it to have it , or unlock , or use it upside down. I’d rather just buy a right hand or left hand lock. Thank you so very much!!! And , I hit subscribe to show my appreciation , and , hopefully , help you out!!!

[@DougForce]

Thanks David, I appreciate the sub! I agree, Kwikset could do a better job of informing customers of the details on this. I’ve since been told by a locksmith that you shorten the life of the lockset by mounting upside down as trash can fall into the mechanism. Thanks again!

[@sharoncross9083]

Thank you SO much! It was so easy; took me less than 7 minutes (but I had watched the video and “practiced” while waiting for the tool to arrive). What I really loved about your video is that it was very straight-forward. No excessive talking, just plain and simple “this is how it’s done”. Thanks again. I subscribed.

[@DougForce]

@Sharon Cross Thank you very much for the kind words. I’m glad the video helped you out! And thanks for your subscription! My channel stats show that not many women are watching so I’m proud to have you subscribed!

[@sirreginaldppepperbottom7554]

Thanks for the video. Helped me flip my key hole right side up. But it was confusing when you said compress the spring to get the center rod out. I eventually figured out you needed to push the spring forward when looking down at it and that there was a metal tab you could push on to make that easier. After that it was a breeze.

[@DougForce]

@Sir Reginald P Pepperbottom Glad it helped out! It’s confusing on how to describe some of the motions but once you figure it out it’s easy! Thanks for the note!

[@AzKaraokeVic]

Yep, I had the same problem. Thanks for the tip!

[@EdwardLehrman]

YES! Thank you Sir Reginald. The little "door" was not opening wide enough to release the center rod until I tried your trick. That did it!

[@georgej.richardson4523]

Thank you for the video! First lock was a crazy uphill battle but by the second I was a pro. Couldn’t and wouldn’t have done it without your video. Much appreciated!

[@DougForce]

@georgej.richardson4523 The first one is always the hardest! Glad to hear the second went well! Thanks for the comment!

[@neilcrowley1255]

Thank you so much. The upside down key hole on my door has been bothering me for years. I ordered the tools and followed your instructions. Very happy. Thank you.

[@DougForce]

@neilcrowley1255 I’m very glad to hear the video helped out and you got your lock flipped! Thanks for the note!

[@WachusettTrek]

Thanks so much - I have exactly this issue with a Kwikset lock I installed for my mom's house. Everybody says "Dave you put the lock in upside down!" I'll buy that tool and follow your instructions and see if I can set the lock the right way. 🙂

[@DougForce]

You’ll be surprised to see how easy it is! Thanks for the comment!

[@Mik614]

Thanks Doug. The original Kwikset I bought 23 years ago wasn’t upside down. I noticed the tube on that piece used to be metal. Again, thanks for the tips. I’ll use your link.

[@lorenrickey5481]

Excellent video! I ordered the tool from Amazon for under five dollars and it took me less than five minutes to flip the cylinder. Thanks!

[@DougForce]

@Loren Rickey Thanks for letting me know the video was helpful to you Loren! Glad to hear you got your cylinder flipped successfully! The tool really does make it easy! Congrats!

[@jennab5387]

Thank you! The upside down lock was driving me nuts. I was able to fix it so quickly with the tool and your video!

[@kennethisaac3799]

Thanks for the video. I found it while installing a new lock set and could not wait to order the tool but it was pretty easy with a screwdriver.

[@mikeross111]

Thank You brother. I was putting in my new kwikset door knob when I ran into the same problem. I put back in my old one for the time being but I ordered the tool. Kwikset needs to be more clear when you order this set you're gonna need a special tool. Thanks Again...

[@DougForce]

Glad you found it helpful, Mike! I agree they should be more clear. They say it's ok to install upside down but no thanks! I'd rather do it right.

[@YautjaHunter3]

FANTASTIC! I ordered the tool from Amazon and got 2 for 8$. Great video super helpful.

[@DougForce]

@YautjaHunter3 Thanks for the comment! I’m glad you found the video helpful!

[@jessicac5638]

Great video! I called quickset because 3 of the 5 locks I purchased were upside down. They sent me the tool for free! I just had to give them proof of purchase.

[@DougForce]

@Jessica Carranza Thats a great idea! I never thought of checking with them!

[@roberthall9336]

Professional handyman, with the tool, spent 45 mins trying ro remove the cylinder and still wouldn't work, kwikset has to make this easier, emtek a much more expensive lock is reversible in seconds without a tool.

[@DougForce]

@roberthall9336 I agree it would be better if it was easier to do and better documented as well. Price probably has a lot to do with that. I haven’t heard of emtek - I’ll check them out.

[@Nikon4Me]

Thank you ! I watched several videos that demonstrated this with screwdrivers and pliers , but I have the removal tool, so your instructions made this very simple.

[@DougForce]

@Jack Spencer Thanks for watching, Jack!

[@branch210]

You are the best!!! Thank you for taking the time. I’m going to fix the cylinder on the door I just did and in the one I did 4 years ago… always irritated me that the keyhole was upside down.

[@DougForce]

@Michael Branch I'm glad it was helpful! I was the same way - always annoyed at the upside down keyhole. Thanks for the note and hope you will consider subscribing! :)

[@oregonweb]

This is exactly what I needed to know. Fixed a couple of my, annoying, upside down doorknobs. Much obliged.

[@DougForce]

@oregonweb Glad it helped out!

[@jgridejohng6689]

Great video!!! I ordered the tool and followed your directions and got the lock turned without any problems. Thanks again

[@DougForce]

@jgridejohng6689 I’m glad to hear it helped you out! Thanks for the comment!

[@shanachester6357]

We have a newer doorknob from Kwikset and it came with a hole under the knob and a tool to easily remove the column. 👍🏼

[@DougForce]

@Shana Chester I’m glad to hear they are now including the tool in package! Thanks for the comment!

[@al52269]

Fantastic video. Finally someone showing how to do video. Thanks New subscribe here.

[@DougForce]

@al52269 I’m glad you found it useful! And thanks for the Sub!

[@Khack75]

Great video! Push directly into the spring (not under or above)!

[@DougForce]

Great tip!

[@lyricetienne430]

this comment is crucial to doing this successfully i wasn’t able to get it out until i read this i thought something was actually wrong with my doorknob for a minute thank you!!

[@MrRight-MAGA-KAG]

I got the amazon dealer to supply the tool since it said works both ways, he shipped it for free. One tip here the forked end is used to compress the washer too. Makes it easier to hold. Thanx.

[@DougForce]

@R Harmon Glad to hear your dealer shipped it free. Kwikset will also send it free I’m told. Good idea on using the forked end of the tool on the spring. Thanks for sharing!

[@seangarland]

Thank you for the concise, easy-to-follow video. Made this job a snap.

[@DougForce]

@Sean Garland I’m glad to hear you found it helpful!

[@shawnbrahh]

Ordered the tool and got all of mine done, thank you!!

[@DougForce]

@Shawn Stone Glad it was helpful! That tool is great!

[@AI-qn8be]

Thank you so much. You are a very detailed in explaining, thank you again.

[@DougForce]

@Al-qn8be I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the note!

[@davidrubin1895]

Bought the tool. Followed your tutorial. Easy to do. Thank you

[@DougForce]

@davidrubin1895 Glad it was a helpful! That tool really does make it easy! Thanks for the comment!

[@kherr9999]

Thank you for clear video that uses the removal tool. Worth the money.

[@DougForce]

Thanks Kevin! Yes it’s a very handy tool to keep around.

[@jmward1984]

Ha HA! Thank you! I learned this and bought this tool years ago and forgot how to use it. We just moved and I needed to do it again on the doors. Thank you for the refresher!

[@DougForce]

@Jennifer Ward Glad it helped out! Hope the move is finished! Moving is hard work!

[@zehuazhou3390]

After 4:42, you jumped directly from the center cylinder popping out and putting it back in. Could you tell us when and how should we put the center rod back?

[@DougForce]

@Zehua Zhou Hi, The center rod of the puller just turns against the nut on the pipe, pulling the ferrule off the pipe. I was showing a demo of the process on the copper pipe ending at 4:42 and then repeating the process on the cpvc pipe in the wall. After you screw the puller into the nut, turn the center rod of the puller till the ferrule pops off. Does that help?

[@zehuazhou3390]

@@DougForce Sorry I did not say it clearly. I mean, at 3:43, you pulled out the center rod. I don't see any time later when you put the center rod back. But I later found it at 5:15. Thank you very much for the video!

[@DougForce]

@Zehua Zhou Oh! I was thinking you were looking at my ferrule puller video - lol - I’m sorry - my answer made no sense at all! Lol Guess I misread the screen! My apologies on that one! Lol

[@TNDollarbill]

Great video. Would this work for a kwikset 991 lever set? The deadbolt lock faces the correct way and the level faces upside down. I would like to change the lever lock cylinder the right way.

[@DougForce]

@Kenneth Price Take a look at the previous comments here from Jeffery Williamson - sounds like he had a similar set to yours and it is possible to rotate those as well. I can’t say for sure as I have not seen one like yours, but I’m guessing it works in a similar fashion !

[@teaglet]

Thanks for posting, after two other videos I found yours and it worked. No thanks to Kwik set , they bc sent new tumbler, without instructions. Got it installed but the instructions to rekey it didn’t work.

[@DougForce]

@teaglet Kwikset could do a lot better job informing customers of the options.

[@TransitAndTeslas]

Thanks for fixing my OCD! Man going to be doing this to all of our doors now.

[@DougForce]

@CityLife in Arizona I know EXACTLY how you feel! I'm glad it was helpful to you!

[@ecalero4823]

Thank you for the helpful advice and video😀!

[@DougForce]

@E Calero My pleasure, glad you found it useful!

[@Dhi-fe5eu]

Great video. Thank u for enlarging the photo. Helped a lot.

[@DougForce]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad the video was helpful!

[@ryanwenner6322]

Thank you for the video. I really like the locks I can rekey my own, but I just on the verge of getting different brand because of the upside down locks.

[@DougForce]

@tyanwenner6322 I’m glad it was helpful to you!

[@machinermak1196]

Awesome explanation I am impatient so no special tool for me. However the explanation got me through using precision screw drivers so I can get these locks for our new house set up with the hey holes correct. (Some locks probably not the Kwikset ones are basically identical they just have a tab on the back side of the spring you can push instead of just pushing the spring forward like the Atlas 1738002)

[@DougForce]

Glad to hear the video helped out! I would recommend reaching out to Kwikset - they will send you the tool for free so you will have kit for the future. It really does make the process super easy. Thanks for the comment!

[@williamkiefer1792]

Thank you and thank you @Max Buchsbaum. Can anyone share guidance for adjusting KwikSet deadbolt/locking knob thumb turn so they turn in the identical 90° directions to lock? It seems quite arbitrary with KwikSet. Thanks.

[@DougForce]

@Bill Kiefer Thanks for watching! Maybe someone will offer insight on this one….

[@ryannenelson8623]

Would this work for a Weiser door knob?

[@DougForce]

@Ryanne Nelson I haven’t seen one of those so can’t say for sure. I’d be surprised if they don’t offer the same ability but it might be done differently of course.

[@dc6233]

I've been fighting this upside down lock BS my whole life, I just never cared that much as I can handle upside down keys. But, now that I'm paying 75$ for a lock set, they ought to be orientated correctly. What bothers me is I figured it would come in the instructions and it does not. Thanks for this easy to understand video; I just wish you had shown the measurements of that tool as I have tons of steel and a milling machine to fine tune it, I'd just make my own tool...

[@DougForce]

@dc6233 You can contact Kwikset and they’ll send you the tool for free…..

[@sondegrace1842]

That is the annoying part-that Kwikset just says "It's ok" and doesn't mention anything about fixing it! Also annoying that this tool only costs 38 cents but you can't find it for that! You can buy it online cheap, but after shipping it's back to 8-10 dollars!! Home Depot sells it in a kit, for $11, if you're THAT GUY! Buy the kit, use it and return it- if you only need to use it once.

[@DougForce]

@sondegrace1842 It is frustrating but I’m told that Kwikset will send you the tool for free if you call and request it. They don’t advertise this and I wish they would.

[@jeffreywilliamson4863]

Great video. I used this information to correct my quickset lock however mine was the type with a handle instead of a knob and the procedure is a little bit different. You remove the handle with the included Allen wrench in the cylinder is 3/4 of the way visible. Then there is a retaining clip that you can see in a small slot that can be removed with a small pick to allow you to remove the cylinder and turn it upside down. Just knowing that the cylinder needed to be removed was half the battle thanks for that. If you get your hands on the other style maybe you can do a video on that as well.

[@DougForce]

@Jeffrey Williamson I’m glad the video was helpful in figuring out the lever style! Thanks for the information, I’ll have to take a look at one of those.

[@treeforest6]

I have the same lot, flip the cylinder very easily after reading your recommendation. However, the handle on the other side of the door is turning the wrong way, how did you resolve that? Did you still have to remove the long cylinder like the video shows?

[@johnjespi2832]

@Jeffrey Williamson Thanks for your comment. I found that the process to remove the cylinder just wasn’t working for me. I didn’t think that having a lever would require a different method. But you’re spot on. Once I removed the lever, it was a piece of cake. 👍🏽

[@alexnunez4019]

Thanks for the video!! Almost messed mine up lmao

[@pnether32]

Great video! Worked perfectly. Thank you very much for your video. Def helped me out!

[@DougForce]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for the note!

[@duizhangjerry3837]

Thank you, this has been driving me crazy!

[@DougForce]

@Duizhang Jerry It did the same to me! Thanks for watching!

[@YautjaHunter3]

I had 2 to flip. Worked great on the classic knob. But the lever handle was a bit different. Couldn't pull the post out, but removing a small clamp did the trick.

[@DougForce]

@YautjaHunter3 Glad to hear it helped you get things right side up! I need to check out a lever style. Thanks for the comment!

[@desidrian]

Does this work on deadbolts too?

[@DougForce]

@desidrian I don’t think so - I have not seen one that works this way.

[@screwdriver9955]

Good job, Boss! Going to give a try right now.

[@DougForce]

Thanks! Hope it goes well!

[@doorandlocktips]

You know there’s no pins in that cylinder at all no little key pins, to get jammed up that’s why the company says it’s OK. It just doesn’t look OK it looks wrong because of the fact that most cylinders have small pins in them and I agree that you should flip it

[@DougForce]

@doorandlocktips - I didn't know it didn't have pins like that but agreed it does look wrong and looks so much better flipped. Thanks for the info from a locksmith! I subbed to your channel!

[@doorandlocktips]

@@DougForce thanks for subscribing. I’m turning out a video tonight on Yale LFIC as always it takes way more time than anybody would believe I have to lie to myself or fool myself into believing these are useful videos to anybody ha ha thanks again for subscribing. I’ll try my best to help with door and lock tips.

[@DougForce]

@doorandlocktips videos take way more time to produce than most realize! But they do help folks - and it’s fun even though it’s work!

[@steveduban1473]

Super useful. Thank you!!!

[@DougForce]

@Steve DuBan Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@bait28]

Using this video I got it done using 2 picks and a flathead in 5 minutes, thanks

[@DougForce]

@Bait28 Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@robertquiroz630]

Great video!

[@DougForce]

@Rob Q Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!

[@labmanme]

excellent presentation,,,,nothing fancy,,thanks

[@DougForce]

@labmanme Thanks for the kind words!

[@internetlocalcom]

Good video. It helped me with my lock. Thanks!

[@DougForce]

@John Wilson Thank you very much sir, I’m glad it was helpful!

[@robertduffy5805]

Thank you so much, i was going at it with a screwdriver watching another vid and yours pop ped up and I said, "Hey dummy go buy the tool you tool." lol 14 min later done and wife off my ass.

[@DougForce]

@Robert Duffy I’m glad the video helped out and got the wife happy! Lol I tried using a screwdriver too and I got nowhere, the tool made it easy! They should include the tool in the box!

[@robertparker5134]

1st time house renter (the kids, my old lady and I always lived in apartments and this was never an issue) but when we moved into our house I noticed that after the owners "handy men" were done remodeling the house after last tenant. All of my exterior doors had the same brand door handle/locks but a different model as in the video. Nonetheless when I asked about the key holes being upside down they told me this was the proper way it was supposed to be installed AND as a matter of fact, and I quote: "all key holes should be like that, the rest are installed wrong". I shit you not, now I'm not a home builder but in my 33 years I've changed enough door locks to know this guy was a fucking idiot... So after a quick search on YT, I found this video and the 1st thing that I said was "I fucking knew it" I knew I wasn't wrong and this guy was an idiot. Lol thanks for uploading this video.

[@DougForce]

@Robert Parker Lol it’s annoying to have them upside down!

[@jamesfaul9824]

Tell it like it is brother.....don't bite your tongue!!!!!!😉

[@tiffe8]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 The keyhole upside down was driving me crazy 😫😫

[@DougForce]

@tiffe8 I know exactly how you feel!! I had the sane reaction. Glad you found it helpful!!

[@nameInc]

Just did this without the tool. I had an old lock 1998ish. The only difference was the one piece you took out first was plastic on mine. Same technique. I do feel a slight rub that I think is from not using that tool.

[@DougForce]

@chris martin The tool is not always needed or helpful, but I’ve struggled with stuck ferrules many times. So I was excited to find a tool than can help make removal easier in many cases. Sometimes the ferrules come off easily by hand, sometimes nothing works. The more options I have in the toolbox, the more chances I have for a successful job. Plus I love tools! 😀

[@danvergano4041]

Thanks worked great!

[@DougForce]

@danvergano4041 Thanks for the note! Glad it helped out!

[@sg2539]

Very helpful, thank you! Will flipping the cylinder around change the orientation of locking/unlocking to counterclockwise vs clockwise? So, if it’s upside down and unlocks with a key clockwise, will switching it to right side-up bring it to unlock counterclockwise? Thanks!

[@DougForce]

@SG Man that’s a brain teaser! Lol - I “think” flipping the cylinder will not change the orientation of locking and unlocking since the mechanism of the latch is not changing - just the key cylinder is rotating. But I could be wrong! Lol I have an extra door lock available-I’ll try that next time I’m at the property and report back on how accurate my guess was!

[@patmcgowan5327]

I have a reverse thread setscrew on the keyhole side of my Kwikset that had to come out before I could to turn the center shaft. Dear Mr. Kwikset, I checked your website, no info about any of this at all. After fooling around with it for awhile I tossed this piece of crap in the trash and spent a few more bucks on a Schlage. I recommend others do the same.

[@johnrafferty8664]

Excellent video thank you!

[@DougForce]

@John Rafferty Thank you very much! I’m glad you found it useful!

[@robertkeller8464]

Thank you so much I got it with no problem

[@DougForce]

I glad to hear the video was useful to you!

[@Passions]

I did this but now after inserting the key, need to turn clockwise to lock. The deadbolt requires counter-clockwise to lock. Anyway to fix this so I can turn both in the same direction to lock and unlock?

[@DougForce]

@Passions You may be able to flip the deadbolt striker and have both turn the same way. Check this out and let me know if it works for you… kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2jclHelbdx7j80

[@LeeWitcher]

what if water is leaking where the hose is put on to turn voiul

[@DougForce]

@user-ot9qt8ps6f That most likely means you need to replace the internal washer. Slightly more complicated than this videos issue but still something a DIYer can do. Check out this video that shows the process kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIPJlmZ-d8qtrq8si=vb3KzduQoZe7CnqG

[@julzparrilla724]

YOU are The Man 😎👍🏼🔐

[@DougForce]

@Julz Parrilla Why thank you very much! Lol I’m glad you found it helpful. I hope you will consider subscribing!

[@Megacatares]

Tool ordered thx man.

[@DougForce]

@mega catares You’ll enjoy it - it’s very satisfying to make the lock right side up! Thanks for watching!

[@timbuckii8504]

Thanks for the video.

[@DougForce]

@Tim Buck II Thanks for watching!

[@johnjonz2472]

Great video. Seems to me that the quality control at Kwikset is lacking.

[@DougForce]

@John Jonz Thanks for the kind words. I have had a few problems with Kwikset products but their support and service has been excellent.

[@playsanuzoo]

Why does Kwikset even make them that way. Seriously, such a pain. I had to find a video for this. This should have been an easy install. What a headache, now I have to purchase something else to fix what their issue. Kwikset in cahoots with this tool company or it is one of their subsidiaries to make money. Thanks for the video.

[@DougForce]

@Playclaydo It’s designed to allow the lock set to fit doors that open from either left or right sides, so it’s actually a feature. But I completely agree they could have communicated the details much better! If you call them I’m told they will send you the tool for free.

[@Akunasam]

Thank you very much

[@DougForce]

@akunasamIm Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@robdailey]

I have to turn the key in my deadbolt to the right to unlock, but have to turn the key in the doorknob to the left to unlock. Is there any correction that can be done for this?

[@DougForce]

@Robert Dailey Do both keys go in to the locks with the cut side facing up?

[@robdailey]

@@DougForce yeah, the keyways are in the correct orientation. The problem is that the knob's lock turns the wrong way. It's similar to that deadbolt in the video that you suggested to someone else. My deadbolt handle turns the correct way (toward the door frame), but the doorknob piece turns away from the frame. Maybe I can take apart the knob and reverse the mechanism like the guy did to the deadbolt.

[@DougForce]

@Robert Dailey I was going to suggest that, if the keyways were both in the same orientation. I’m not a locksmith but I have seen some mechanisms that will allow rotation like that. I’m sure some don’t as well but definitely worth a look.

[@8_one_8]

@@robdailey what did you do to correct it ?

[@davidarnds3831]

I know that it is not a big deal, but it drives me nuts and it does not look like it was done by a PRO, it looks like it was done by a (half &ssed) handy person. Thank you very much.

[@DougForce]

@David Arnds I’m right there with you! It’s annoying and looks less than professional. Someone commented the other day that it can also shorten the life of the lock as being upside down allows dirt to drop into the pins. That seems logical and is yet another reason to do it right! Thanks for your comment!

[@DougForce]

Link to purchase the Kwikset cylinder removal tool on Amazon: amzn.to/2VOd2re

[@tod5086]

Currently out of stock, Doug. You might want to update this link.

[@DougForce]

@Tod Thanks for the heads up! I’ll look for another supplier - I’ve also heard that Kwikset will supply you one for free if you call and ask about your key being upside down. Cheap is good but free is great! 😃

[@tod5086]

@@DougForce Can confirm. They sent me one for free. Great customer service, although it seems to me they could simply include the tool in the package. Thanks for the video - about to give it a go.

[@DougForce]

@Tod Good luck with it! It’s very satisfying to click into place the right way!

[@richardloach610]

So why oh why did Kwikset make the lock this way? Is it because this lock was intended for a door to open on the left side of the door frame?

[@8_one_8]

In my situation the keyhole is facing the correct way. The issue is when the lock is unlocked when the button is facing vertical. And it’s locked when I turn it horizontal, away from the striker plate. Can’t find a video on how to fix it. Any ideas?

[@DougForce]

@818southside I’ve not looked at how those go together, sorry. If I can find one I’ll look at it.

[@robwinter3183]

Ahh...another tool... thank you

[@billanderson5165]

Thanks for the video. I tried for 30 minutes holding that damn spring up and down. That center piece didn’t budge. It’s a good thing I couldn’t find my sledgehammer because this thing would have been toast. I just put the knob back on. Now I have a deadbolt teeth up and a knob teeth down. Annoying.

[@DougForce]

@Bill Anderson Sorry to hear about the frustration! The spring should be all that is holding the center piece if the tab is lined up over the hole - maybe some grime and gunk is holding it in place. Sleep on it and try again fresh - might try a little graphite lubricant to loosen it up if it seems stiff. The first time I removed mine it was tight but after that it disassembled easily. I’m working on my ice maker right now that won’t come apart as it should - I feel your frustration!

[@billanderson5165]

@@DougForce thanks for replying back. I’ll get back to it soon. When I finally succeed you’ll be the first to know. 👍🏼

[@emmel07]

The one problem that no one ever mentions when they flip the key cylinder 180 degrees is that the inside knob lock/unlock mechanism is reversed from clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock. It's always going to be a half-win situation.

[@DougForce]

@emmel07 In this case, since the door handle is on the left facing from inside it makes more sense to turn the mechanism counterclockwise to lock as you are turning towards the wall where the latch is. Same for clockwise to unlock as you are sliding the lock out of the wall and into the door. If that was reversed it would be awkward i think. But if the door handle was on the right facing from inside then I see your point exactly! I guess it depends on which side the handle is located.

[@TheOriginalCheezWiz]

THANKS!!

[@DougForce]

@TheOriginalCheezWiz Glad it was helpful! Hope you will consider subscribing!

[@timewass]

Removal was quick and easy. But apparently the blow from the hammer reset the pins in my tumbler. Had to take it apart and set them manually as the reset key wouldn't work

[@DougForce]

@timewass I’ve heard of issues where the reset key wouldn’t work in general. They have a device called a cradle to easily reset the locks for that problem. Never heard of it related to cylinder flipping but Murphy’s Law, you know. Glad you got it straightened out!

[@randomtube8226]

I accidentally put the wrong door key in upside down. It's stuck. Can't even turn the lock all the way. Tried everything. The key is locked inside the lock. Any suggestions. Worst case is I have to buy a new lock.

[@DougForce]

@Random Tube Wow that’s frustrating! I’d probably try disassembling the keyset to see if that helped remove the key. Or maybe trying to use a pair of pliers to pull they key out? Stay some silicon lube to help while pulling - sorry that happened!

[@danij8868]

👍🏻

[@Jbrese58]

Just did yesterday . I suggest putting a piece of tape on where the key should go.

[@DougForce]

@Jim Calabrese Thanks for the tip. What does the tape do? Help hold the assembly together?

[@Jbrese58]

@@DougForce Actually it is to ‘mark’ the right side . Pen and markers wear off .

[@DougForce]

@Jim Calabrese Oh I misunderstood what you meant. Good idea!

[@tonebone2895]

Why do they do it like this? Are they seriously re tarded?

[@garn1177]

So by a $75 door handle, bring it home and then find out I need to go out and buy another tool. Why the **** would they just not send it the right way???

[@DougForce]

@garn1177 Its not really wrong as door knobs can be right hand or left hand mounted. I think they just sell them in the most common orientation and for the doors setup the other way it ends up upside down like mine did. But the knob can be adjusted as I did, so it will work correctly for every door with adjustment. Kwikset will also send you the tool for free if you call, I’ve been told by other commenters.

[@garn1177]

@@DougForce really? Left handed doors would make the key hole turn the other way? I’ll have to put my little brain to work to figure that out. 🤣I did call them and they are sending but it seems like a real pain in my behind.

[@DougForce]

@garn1177 Yeah, if you think about it, you have to turn the entire assembly upside down to mount on the other side of the door - so that puts the key upside down in one of those two configurations. I think they should ship them with the keyhole not inserted so that everyone could snap it in the needed orientation at installation but that would make the install more complicated for some.

[@arechi3208]

2:10 if you wanna skip all the unnecessary stuff and jump right in.

[@DougForce]

@Arechi320 But the intro is the best part! 😀

[@EdBoyd-l4d]

I plan to try your method. However, if it weren't so expensive, I'd just replace all Kwikset locks as they're sub-contractor grade. If you're lucky, a frequently used one might last 5 years. By contrast, the Schlage locks on my father's house are over 50 years old and still going strong. I highly do NOT recommend Kwikset; over 40 years of constantly replacing them has taught me to buy some other brand if possible..

[@DougForce]

@EdBoyd-l4d Contact Kwikset and they will send you the tool for free. Schlage is definitely a better brand than Kwikset, quality wise. But quality is expensive - even crazy expensive these days.

[@robs850]

Are we all gonna ignore the fact that that watch is strapped so tightly it’s cutting off his circulation and his arm is turning red??😂

[@DougForce]

@robs850 I have thick wrists and this is an ongoing issue for me. That was Apples special order XL wristband and it was still too small as you noticed. My daughter had a special band made for me so these days my arms are happier. :)

[@tallnrough68]

Why do they make it so it’s upside down ?? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DougForce]

@Randy Robinson ikr, it’s crazy that they don’t support hanging installation right out of the box. Luckily it’s very easy to adapt and I’ve had no issues with it as installed.

[@jedreay]

The reason for them saying it will work is so they can sell you a new one when your tumbler pins get dirt and crap from being upside down. THEY ARE WRONG. Tumbler pins are to be on top. pin side of the KEY IS ALWAYS FACING UP.

[@DougForce]

@Jed Reay That makes perfect sense - thanks for the details!

[@SkinBear1]

My question is why do they make them upside down?! Infuriating, thanks for the video!

[@DougForce]

@Skin Bear I ‘think’ this is a feature, allowing the lock set to work with both right hand and left hand doors, one way right side up and one way upside down. But they don’t make it clear that there is an option to keep the key right side up in either configuration and they don’t include the tool unless you ask. If they were more upfront, it would help a lot!

[@billsmith9249]

WHY THE FLIP DOES KRAPSET EVEN SEND THIS GARBAGE OUT LIKE THAT? Thank you for your video!

[@DougForce]

@bill smith Thanks for watching! I think they set the units for the most common door lock position (on left or right side of door) and if your door lock is on the other side of the door it will be upside down. It would be nice if they offered sets for door left or door right.

[@keithharris4378]

Did not know this. Why dont they just do them the right way in the first place.

[@DougForce]

@Keith Harris I think they are setup to be right side up for doors with the handle on the left, but they end up upside down for doors with the handle on the right. It’s great that the lock set can handle both, but I wish they would document this ability and include the tool in the box. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@keithharris4378]

@@DougForce I'm going to do mine. I hate having one this way and one the other way

[@DougForce]

@Keith Harris I am the same way! Plus it’s bad for the lock to be upside down as dirt can fall into the tumblers.

[@Jmp64-ns8zl]

I want to know why the heck Kwikset does it in the first place? Try and coerce folks to buy that stupid tool they sell? It's such a pita.

[@DougForce]

Believe it or not, the tool is free if you call them. I think the reason they did this was to make the same lock set work with doors that open from the left side or the right side. So it’s a feature that the lock can be used on either side, right side up - but they do a terrible job of explaining this feature to buyers.

[@Rocksolidhandyman]

I tried it without the tool and destroyed the cylinder! Instead of buying a $5 tool, i bought a $5 tool and a $25 lockset!😩😩

[@DougForce]

@aaronsalvesen4553 Sorry to hear that man! We’ve all been there! The good news is next time you have the tool and will be ready!

[@willbaggett7875]

2 of my seven came upside down. Garbage

[@DougForce]

@willbaggett7875 It is frustrating-they make these locksets to be modifiable to support doors with left or right hand handle, but they don’t document how and why - which frustrates us!

[@scottyee707]

wow, Im sticking with lever handles, this is a stupid design

[@DougForce]

@Scott Free You could actually have the same issue with any kind of handle (round, lever, etc) - it all depends on which side of the door the handle is on. Kwikset assemblies are designed to handle either case with this adjustment. Like many things in construction, some tweaking may be required. :)

[@scottyee707]

@@DougForce Ive changed plenty of handles over the years, this was the first I had to look up instructions

[@DougForce]

@Scott Free Yeah, it’s not exactly obvious for sure! I think they should offer sets configured either way so people could just buy the appropriate configuration but I’m sure that would cost more. It would be more consumer friendly.

[@scottyee707]

@@DougForce agreed, thanks for the help

[@Natalie82170]

Why not just buy a new knob that isn't upside down, take your faulty knob off, put it back in the box belonging to your new knob, and return it to the store. The stores won't know it's an old knob and it's Kwikset's problem anyway.

[@DougForce]

@Natalie Morgan it’s not a faulty lock set - it just depends on the swing of the door and which side the handle is on as to the right side up or upside down orientation of the keyhole. If your door causes the keyhole to be upside down, Kwikset makes the locks adjustable like this so you can install it on any door with the key oriented right side up.

[@Natalie82170]

@@DougForce Ohhh okay, thank you : )

[@davidmoran4471]

That is theft to defraud the store

[@Natalie82170]

@@davidmoran4471 Cry me a river.

[@wickedfuctup]

@@davidmoran4471 how is it theft if the lock was assembled upside down? In this case it's a feature of Kwikset and not a defect but even so, if it was, returning the lock for a new one that would be correct isn't theft of store. Relax, have a lemonade.

[@johnathan5720]

I swear every door I used these locks on it's upside down.

[@DougForce]

@Johnathan I think it depends on which side of the door the door handle is on. They set it up for one side but if your door handle ends up installed on the opposite side of the door you have to flip this piece. It would be easier if they offered left hand and right hand keysets but maybe that's too expensive.