Kwikset Tylo Entry Knob and Single Cylinder Deadbolt Satin Chrome

We have had Kwikset for 30 years and been very satisfied. Quality of workmanship of this new set was poor in comparison. Screw holes between the exterior shell and the interior frame did not align. Mounting was impossible. Exterior diameters were inconsistent. I returned the product the same day.

Kwikset, like many traditional hardware items; the once high level of quality you could depend on, has slipped into mediocrity. Do they “work”? The answer is yes, they work ok. However the tumblers and key operation is rough, sticky, not as smooth and positive as they once were.I gained some improvement when I “deburred” the keys with a wire brass wheel, and lubed the tumbler barrel a bit.But the point is, that the customer shouldn’t need to support or correct the manufacturing process when buying a new product. I maintain several tenant occupied properties; I change a lot of damaged lock sets. I need a product that I can install and walk away confident that it will perform perfectly. I won’t be returning to Kwikset in the future.

I own rental properties and need to change handsets and deadbolts frequently.These are economical enough, high enough quality and easy enough to install on a yearly basis, as tenants move in and out, for purchase.It is good to have to a working knowledge of how the deadbolt and handset locks differ from each other. It is good to know that the both the handset and the deadbolt will allow themselves to be installed upside down and you won't know until installation is complete and then lock must be uninstalled, parts rotated and re installed.

This product has been around forever (except without the re-keying function) and has always been very reliable. It replaced an older version I had for about 20 years that simply got worn out over time and left fine metal particles in the door cut-out. This is a common problem with old door locks. I suppose lubricating it occasionally would've prevented it but similar to draining your water heater every year to prevent rust... it just ain't gonna happen! Since it was virtually identical to the old one, the swap-out took less than 15 minutes to complete. The replacement works great and I'm probably good for another 20 years!

Failed dangerously, could not open unlocked door.

The latch was installed on a new door, that opened and closed very smoothly, still it somehow failed and would not open when unlocked, even with the knobs taken off, it wouldn't budge. I had to cut it out. I'm glad I didn't have a fire or emergency, because I would have been stuck in or out of my house. Now I got this as a keyed alike set, and given how dangerous and time consuming this is to get out, I'm never buying Kwickset again. Given that I do a lot of building maintenance, that's going to cost them a lot of sales.

Horrible and Unreliable.

I bought this to add to my new door that was installed 6 months ago. I am an experienced homeowner and well versed in the trades. Since installment the inside knob has fell off 3 times. Both the inside and outside knob are very weak and there is ALOT of wobble to them. Worst door knob I have ever bought, every-time we open our door we take a gamble on if this thing is going to fall apart. Every time we lock it who knows if someone will just rip it off. Horrible and unreliable product- total waste of money.

I just installed these this morning I purchased 2 and I am going to get another when they are ava...

I just installed these this morning I purchased 2 and I am going to get another when they are available again. They are very easy to install by your self, the handle you actually don't have to line up the screw to meet the outside handle, it is actually one of the easiest sets I have installed. To door closes very smooth, I got these to replace a brinks brand, which never closed easily. This are preconfigured to be mounted on a left hung in-swing door, if you are mounting on a right hung in-swing door you will either have the key slot on the handle upside down or just have to pop the cylinder out and rotate it and it will look correct, there are plenty of videos on how to do this. That being said I was prepared to do this on one of my doors and actually order the ... MoreI just installed these this morning I purchased 2 and I am going to get another when they are available again. They are very easy to install by your self, the handle you actually don't have to line up the screw to meet the outside handle, it is actually one of the easiest sets I have installed. To door closes very smooth, I got these to replace a brinks brand, which never closed easily. This are preconfigured to be mounted on a left hung in-swing door, if you are mounting on a right hung in-swing door you will either have the key slot on the handle upside down or just have to pop the cylinder out and rotate it and it will look correct, there are plenty of videos on how to do this. That being said I was prepared to do this on one of my doors and actually order the tool that is not necessarily but makes it easier only to find out one of the 2 sets was actually accidentally rotated from the factory. Rekeying the locks is very simple, honestly if you are capable of unlocking a door with a key you are capable at rekeying these locks. The kit comes keyed alike but if you are replacing more then one you will want to rekey at least one set. Each kit comes with a pair of keys for each lock, so a total of 4 keys. And finally the color in the picture is not exact, it is not as dark as the picture, honestly the picture of the deadbolt is very accurate but the handle is too dark in the picture, but if you already have this style and color in your house it is going to be a perfect match.

Missing parts

My package appeared intact however parts were missing. Was suppose to come with two deadbolts in the combo pack but i was missing a deadbolt and instead got three doorknob latches. One looked old and covered in oil. I had to reuse old parts of the lock i was replacing because i needed this done today and quickly. Unreliable quality control.

Super package for a new home

I bought these as a simple way to change the locks in my new home, and I love how all 4 locks are keyed the same! It comes with 4 keys, so immediately I’ve got the extras I need for family. Installation was easy, just needed a phillips screw driver. The tricky part is getting the strike plate installed on the door frame so that it lines up exactly with the deadbolt. I found that putting a strip of painters tape across the hole in the door frame, then closing the door and gently pushing against the tape by activating the deadbolt (not all the way), makes a crease in the tape that serves as a placement guide for the door strike. For almost less than the price of having keys duplicated, I have new locks and door knobs on my home, and can be assured that any neighbors ... MoreI bought these as a simple way to change the locks in my new home, and I love how all 4 locks are keyed the same! It comes with 4 keys, so immediately I’ve got the extras I need for family. Installation was easy, just needed a phillips screw driver. The tricky part is getting the strike plate installed on the door frame so that it lines up exactly with the deadbolt. I found that putting a strip of painters tape across the hole in the door frame, then closing the door and gently pushing against the tape by activating the deadbolt (not all the way), makes a crease in the tape that serves as a placement guide for the door strike. For almost less than the price of having keys duplicated, I have new locks and door knobs on my home, and can be assured that any neighbors or previous residents with keys to the old house no longer have access!

Very sleek and showy door locks.

They look very nice once installed. My biggest problem was getting them out of the plastic case they were sealed in. Very tough plastic and hard to cut trying not to toss all the pieces together. But once I did, They went on fairly easily and work fine. They replaced the same brand from 24 years ago that were very scuzzy looking from the years and weather. Looks great now. I would have liked to get a package of 4 with the same keying though as I have 4 exterior doors.