Before ordering a replacement lock, measure your backset (2-3/8" or 2-3/4") and confirm door handing from outside. This 2-minute checklist covers both steps.
Check your door handing in 30 seconds by standing outside and finding the hinges. Left hinges mean left-handed. Get handing, backset, and function right before ordering.
Backset is the distance from your door's edge to the lock-hole center, with 2-3/8" and 2-3/4" being the most common sizes. Measure both backset and door thickness before you buy.
Measure your deadbolt backset and door thickness before ordering a replacement. Two quick numbers help you avoid wrong-fit hardware and a 25% restock fee.
Renters can replace a deadbolt without losing the deposit by matching the existing backset, bore hole, and door thickness. Get the full checklist before you order.
A replacement deadbolt must match your door's backset, thickness, and handing. Confirm all three before ordering to avoid a 25% restock fee on returns.
Door handing helps prevent wrong lock orders by matching hardware to the door swing, which may avoid a possible 25% restock fee.
Door orientation helps you order the right lock by matching hinge side, backset, function, and 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door thickness.
Replace a broken deadbolt without costly mistakes by measuring your backset (2-3/8" or 2-3/4"), handing, and door thickness before you shop.
Stop double-checking your front door at 2 AM. Premium deadbolts from Emtek and Baldwin use solid brass and hardened steel for reliable nightly security.
Temporary emergency locks often become permanent weak points. Confirm your door's backset and thickness before buying to avoid fit problems and repeat failures.
A seized deadbolt is your chance to upgrade to premium hardware with solid brass and hardened steel bolts. Verify your backset to avoid 25% restock fees.
