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Review on πŸ”’ Satin Nickel Amazon Basics Single Cylinder Deadbolt by Shawn Pollock

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Fur. Pay extra if you need a secure lock

Firstly they can be replaced by a professional or if you know how to do it and you have a Kwikset reinstall kit. But is it worth buying? You can if you understand that it is of lower quality than a branded lock and does not have the same durability as a higher quality deadbolt. It is made of inferior metal, while the internal mechanisms are not. awkward. They're not smooth, they get stuck, they just feel inferior. Do they fit your solution? Probably. But depending on how secure you want to feel, you might be better off spending the extra $10 and getting something from Kwikset or Schlage. They will last a long time - it will cost you more in the long run because they will fail much sooner than brand name locks and you will have to buy something else to replace them. The ROI (return on investment) leads to a negative result in the long run and you should take that into account. BUT, if you only have $26 right now and some spare change, then this will work. for now.

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • Some issues