Number Code Entrance Lock

I would like to hear your negative or positive on this type of front entrance lock set, i.e, battery life? what happens when the battery dies and it's 2 a.m. What's the back up for a tenant to get in, if any?

Also, I would like your input if this number code front door lockset works along with a low voltage apartment activated tongue release mechanism mortised in the jamb. --72.73.xxx.xx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: May 14, 2014 4:40 PM
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The more chances for a problem the more likelihood there will be a problem,I wouldn't do it.I am not sure what happens at 2:00am if the battery fails but I bet you will get a call to tell you about it at 2:00am --24.92.xx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Jane B. [FL]) Posted on: May 14, 2014 5:31 PM
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We have these: Schlage BE365VCAM619 Camelot Keypad Deadbolts on our multi and one SFH rental. I'll switch out our other rentals at turnover.

I am pretty sure that the batteries last for two years, and there is a warning light that it's running low. In any case there is a key that turns the lock. You could replace the battery annually when you do the smoke detector batteries.

You may want to read the reviews on Amazon to get a better sense of the locks.

We planned to put them only on the front doors of our family multi in the Boston area. We put them on the four back doors, as well. They are just that good.

Jane B. --173.48.xxx.xx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Gruvin [TX]) Posted on: May 14, 2014 6:32 PM
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Agree with Jane B(FL)... We have them on our personal house, you can always use the regular Schlage key if the battery is dead. My wife thought it was gimmicky when I first got it for the front door but has since decided we needed one on the garage and the back door as well. --99.126.xx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Gruvin [TX]) Posted on: May 14, 2014 6:35 PM
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Forgot to add, we have the Camelot Style Touchscreen Deadbolt FE469NX CAM 619 ACC --99.126.xx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Robert,Ontario,Can [ON]) Posted on: May 14, 2014 7:33 PM
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In the apartment buildings using a Mircom controlled entrance system which uses simple buttons for each rental unit along with a electric strike for the door. The system is powered by a center tap transformer which runs off of ac power. It is a simple system where if one can follow a wiring diagram one can install without hiring help. --74.220.xxx.xx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by LiveTheDream [AZ]) Posted on: May 14, 2014 11:03 PM
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Is this a high end property? If not I'd stick with either Landlord Locks or what I do, buy the cheapest junk I can find at HD and replace as needed. I think Defiant locks are $10 each. --24.156.xx.xx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Nellie [ME]) Posted on: May 15, 2014 5:59 AM
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We love the number pad locks. We use the schlage model in both our home (great for kids), on our sheds (can never seem to find a key), and on a two unit with a common entrance. Set a code for each unit and us. Whenever a tenant moves out clear all the codes and reenter the code for remaining tenant and the new tenant. Tenant can select their own code. I keep the list of codes in a locked closet on premises. Have the lock keyed to your master. I've had some of ours on for 5 years and have never replaced a battery. On an apartment building you could change the battery when you change tenants, or when you change smoke detector batteries.

I just looked on the HD site and it looks as if we use the $129 Camelot model. --70.16.xx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by RentsDue [MA]) Posted on: May 15, 2014 7:21 AM
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Love them! Switching them all over. Have them at home. Battery is a 2 year battery. Gives you a good month warning when it is low. --24.177.xxx.xx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by V [OH]) Posted on: May 15, 2014 9:48 AM
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I have 2 places with the 15 code version, 2 codes for each unit - I can tell them at 2AM to press the repair code and it erases the next day after use. Those places do not have door buzzers, the mailman has a code I have to leave a priority envelope at main office to be sent out to local branch. 4 years and never saw the battery warning but I change it annually with a few smoke detector batteries not on the loops with a/c power. --75.94.xxx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Taylor [TX]) Posted on: May 15, 2014 2:56 PM
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Jane B and Gruvin, I have a question. Do the locks lock automatically behind you when you close the door? I have a roommate house where the doors are constantly unlocked because the residents are too lasy to turn around after entering the home and lock the door behind them. I think this would cure the problem. Will you write back and let me know? I checked out the specifications online but can't tell if it automatically locks back when the door is closed. --66.249.xxx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Gruvin [TX]) Posted on: May 15, 2014 3:12 PM
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Taylor, nope... As Far As I Know on the model I have at home, You still have turn the lock from the inside like a standard deadbolt or press the schlage icon on the outside pad to lock it as you leave.

Wife loves it cause you can leave the car running in the driveway with the kids in it and she run back in for a bottled water or her sunglasses. No messing with key rings or turning car off and remote starting... --99.126.xx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by V [OH]) Posted on: May 15, 2014 3:36 PM
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Mine relocks in 30-45 seconds, never timed it but it shoots out unannounced. --75.94.xxx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Taylor [TX]) Posted on: May 15, 2014 3:57 PM
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V, what brand and model do you have? I would love to tea search and buy. Thank you! --172.56.xx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Nellie [ME]) Posted on: May 15, 2014 5:09 PM
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The doorknob one will lock automatically behind you, the deadbolt one does not. There is a latch on the inside you turn to select the automatic lock behind you. --70.16.xx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by kkezir [KS]) Posted on: May 20, 2014 12:30 PM
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We use the Schlage deadbolt BE365 and love them. On some houses they don't make sense. We only put them on houses were it is obvious if they are going to be mostly using the front door or the back door and install on that door.

We have been using them for a few years and haven't changed batteries yet.

We also use them on our own house. We have much better compliance with keeping the house locked and no lost keys :) However after ~1yr it quit working and couldn't get it work.. Called Schlage and there was something wrong in the locking mechanism and they sent us out a new lock no questions.. They were great to deal with.

So we have them on 8 rentals and our house. Haven't had any problems on the rentals. --165.201.xxx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Kyle [IN]) Posted on: May 20, 2014 6:10 PM
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keylessentrylocks.com/

Mechanical locks with no batteries. Deadbolt or latchbolt available.

I like landlord locks for my properties, but if I were to get a keypad lock, I think I would want a mechanical one. My tenants would not do anything about the blinking low battery light until the batteries were totally dead and they were locked out. --68.46.xxx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Frank [NY]) Posted on: May 21, 2014 2:59 PM
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If the battery runs down, someone needs to visit the site to let the tenant in. I wouldn't do it. I do Landlord locks everywhere and I have an electronic keypad that activates the door strike (multi with intercoms) to let in utilities and me without a key. --107.1.x.x

Number Code Entrance Lock (by Donkey Girl [MO]) Posted on: May 27, 2014 4:48 AM
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A warning on deadbolts that automatically re-lock. If the door is left open, say while they bring in groceries or something, and it auto locks, the deadbolt is now sticking out of the door. When the tenant goes to close it, the deadbolt hits the doorjamb. This can cause damage to the door and the frame. --173.202.xxx.xxx

Number Code Entrance Lock (by mike [OR]) Posted on: May 31, 2014 1:36 PM
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too sopendy for my doors

i do use the kwikset smartkey units though as it makes rekey stupid-easy. they're not too bad price wise and it makes a nice memo on the move in that the locks are freshly rekeyed. --75.80.xx.xx

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