We are thinking of getting keypad locks and I am seeking opinions and thoughts. Do you change the combination at all (i.e. 6 mthly) is it really easier than using a regular key? More secure, less secure? What brand do you have? TIA
maddie44,
Jul 18, 6:33am
We have them on our garages, makes it no hassle if someone needs to pick something up rather than leaving keys out. Not much good with no power though
barbiedoll,
Jul 18, 7:25am
Were suggested to me by the police recently.
sr2,
Jul 18, 9:03am
Are you looking at electronic or mechanical?
morticia,
Jul 18, 9:12am
We have a mechanical digital lock on the front door, it really does make life easier and we no longer have to replace lost keys. There are no numbers on the actual keys to make wear patterns, so it would be pretty hard to guess the number.
sooby,
Jul 18, 9:53am
We have a mechanical (non powered) one, I like not having to carry a key, but do worry about forgetting the code!
dabo,
Jul 18, 10:37am
I think just a mechanical one. Are they reliable?
russ18,
Jul 19, 1:06am
We have a keypad outside that opens our garage door.
sooby,
Jul 20, 3:33am
Only had ours in for about three years, so can't comment long term but so far have experienced no issues. And that's with a cheap, no-name lock. I'd imagine a Lockwood or Schlage etc would be even better
ira78,
Jul 20, 3:38am
No problems or reliability concerns with ours. Only concern I can see is it's not easy to enter the code in the dark, where a key you can usually manage it by feel.
Suppose the mechanical one you could too with some practice, though.
dabo,
Jul 20, 5:00am
Yes I like the idea of not having to take a key when I go for a run, or if DH goes for a kayak etc. Thanks for the feedback - very helpful and we'll go ahead with one.
maibuy,
Jul 21, 9:13pm
YES - key pad locks are the best and secure. So hassle free. Had it put in last year on front door. Mechanical 4 digit combo. No problem seeing numbers in the dark. I watched the lock smith install it. He left me the instructions. About 6-8 months later I wanted the combo changed and he came back and showed me how to do it. It entails unscrewing lock covering from the inside, taking out mechanism and changing numbers. I am now confident to change the combo whenever I like plus I save the call out fee of approx $50 for locksmith to do it. I am persuading my Mum to get a key pad lock for her home as she sometimes loses her keys
family007,
Jul 26, 4:17am
We have a keypad lock and it's great. Every so often well change the combination, which is pretty easy to do. Only put it on as young daughter was constantly losing keys so we reckon 1/2 of Christchurch has our front door key!
gunhand,
Jul 26, 5:20am
Having used a mechanical lock on a door that was used by many many people day in a day out they do work well. As for forgetting your code, well interestingly as long as you put the four digits you choose in any sequence it worked. And locks only keep honest people out, there's only a few mm of glass stoping their entrance if they really want in.
trade4us2,
Nov 13, 1:14am
4 digits out of 10 gives 210 combinations. Someone could guess in 10 minutes. I was wondering about having an alarm sound for a wrong digit.
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