Kwikset 690 Tylo Entry Knob and Single Cylinder Deadbolt Combo Pack Featuring SmartKey in Polished Brass

Had purchased other similar Kwiksets before and always liked how easy they were to install. Handles can be a little tricky at times but once you get them lined up properly they are a breeze.This was to replace an old handle from the 70s that finally gave out. So far the other ones have been on my house for 10+ years with no issues.

We purchased 2 separate sets. One was used on an outside door. The 2nd on an inside apartment door in an 3 family home. All 4 keys opened all 4 locks. If we gave keys to the outside door to all the tenants, they would all have access to the first floor apartment. We found it strange that if 2 unconnected people bought these locks they could enter each others homes. We hired a handy man to install this then had to ask him to come back to install a new lock. Where is the quality control?

I am the building super. I change the lock sets every tenant change. I have used Kwikset locks before and No Problemo!This time the second screw holding the deadbolt lock together wouldn't go all the way in. I tried using the other screw which was fine in the other hole of the lock,No good! Even tried older screws.No good! With the lock In My Hand the screw still didn't engage properly. The thread inside the deadbolt lock was defective so I returned the set.

Bad quality

We purchased this item recently, and were deeply disappointed about its poor quality. While its polished brass appearance looks OK, its inner mechanism definitely indicates poor material and poor craftsmanship. Specifically, its central pole is made of plastic instead of metal, which renders itself vulnerable. Its bolts lack a refined surface with no chrome or brass coating. Rather, their dull and rough appearance makes them look like used parts. Also, the bolts sit loosely in their frame, which affects the way the door is closed. The worst thing happened when we tightened up the two long screws to fasten the upper lock and found that the bolt got stuck and was unable to turn. We had to loosen up the two screws in order to release the bolt, which made it impossible ... MoreWe purchased this item recently, and were deeply disappointed about its poor quality. While its polished brass appearance looks OK, its inner mechanism definitely indicates poor material and poor craftsmanship. Specifically, its central pole is made of plastic instead of metal, which renders itself vulnerable. Its bolts lack a refined surface with no chrome or brass coating. Rather, their dull and rough appearance makes them look like used parts. Also, the bolts sit loosely in their frame, which affects the way the door is closed. The worst thing happened when we tightened up the two long screws to fasten the upper lock and found that the bolt got stuck and was unable to turn. We had to loosen up the two screws in order to release the bolt, which made it impossible for us to fasten the upper lock to the door. Indeed, this is really absurd. It took us more than an hour trying to install the lock and then having to take it apart for store return. The quality of this door lock by Kwikset is so poor that even our original lock installed about twenty years ago functioned better than it did. Where is Kwikset's quality guarantee and quality control, we may ask? This being the case, we strong recommend against the purchase of this item.

Completely Happy

I’m completely happy with this set. They look great and installation was reasonably easy. In the final steps there are two screws that have to be threaded “blindly.” Practice makes perfect. Took three or four tries but finally worked. Not the fault of the product; just the way locks are designed.

Cute but I can't breath

I purchased this sweater online in my usual size. At first glance it seemed small but has some stretch and fits nicely. I have 2 concerns, the fabric is a little scratchy but I can wear a cami under it no problem, but the neck opening is tight! I mean really tight. It made it over my head but barely & it's close to cutting off my air. It's cute though. lol.

God awful

Installing it was impossible. Getting the screws to line up while installing the bottom lock was impossible. When I finally got them to (mostly) line up I then couldn’t even get them open with the key or move the latch.Home Depot allowed me to return it and when buying a replacement from the brand Deviant everything lined up perfectly and I spent far less time installing that one than just trying to get one screw to line up with this one.

Good Product with Minor Quirks

The installation went smoothly but there were minor operational glitches.FIRST - the the thumb-control on the lower doorknob must be turned clockwise to unlock. Meanwhile the thumb-control on the upper deadbolt must be turned counterclockwise to unlock. This is an out-of-sync condition that cannot be adjusted --- and I don't like that. (btw - this would not occur if my door had a different "swing" --- but !!!)SECOND - the when the upper deadbolt's thumb-latch is positioned HORIZONTAL, it is unlocked. When VERTICAL, it is locked. This is the opposite of my former deadbolt and seems counter-intuitive. This cannot be adjusted and I don't like it.

Hard to use.

I only bought this knob because I was in mill work buying a door. I was on aisle 42, the knobs are on aisle 2 and being handicapped I didn’t won’t to walk all the way to hardware. I bought this because it was on an end cap right next to me. The guy who installed by door put in the knob that I bought, my fault, but I will change it out soon. The knob is polished metal that defies a grasp. It hangs up often on the striker plate. It is a cheap, and poor knob that works poorly and I wish I had not bought.

Knob quality is sketchy, don’t buy

The quality of the knobs and locks on the knobs is horrible. Had significant difficulty rekeying 2 out of 3. When locking/unlocking the lock mechanism is very hard to turn, grinds. No issue with the deadbolts. All 3 I installed without difficulty and operate smoothly. These were $20 less per set that the similar set available in store, imagine the $20 goes into the quality of the knobs. Not that it matters but came jammed in the smallest cardboard box. I don’t suspect they will last long on my rental property which is why I bought them; to re key between tenants rather than continuing to swapping out new hardware. Don’t by these. Try something else.