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Best OverallA well-specified interior privacy knob backed by a Grade 1 rating and a lifetime warranty, a solid upgrade over a generic bathroom or bedroom knob.
A straightforward exterior handleset for anyone building their own lock and handle combination rather than buying an all-in-one kit, provided a deadbolt is sourced separately.
Popular PickA keyed entry knob with Kwikset's rekeyable SmartKey lock, satin nickel finish and lifetime warranty, aimed at exterior doors rather than interior privacy rooms.
A BHMA grade-3 privacy knob backed by Kwikset's lifetime mechanical and finish warranty, with an emergency release tool that separates it from bare-bones alternatives.
A solid value keyed knob for a straightforward door lock replacement, with a couple of recurring niggles around the mounting hardware.
A privacy knob that covers the basics: lock, unlock and turn, in a finish that resists fingerprints, at a price that undercuts most keyed alternatives.
A no-frills passage knob with an ANSI grade-3 rating and a satin stainless finish, priced for a straightforward swap rather than a security upgrade.
A reasonable budget matte black entry set for a straightforward front door swap, with the caveat that a few units arrived with hardware or finish issues.
A keyed exterior knob with a brass body and two included keys, priced as a basics-tier alternative to the branded entry knobs, with a shorter 1-year warranty in exchange.
A budget-minded way to put a matching matte black knob on six interior doors at once, tested to a real cycle count, with a small compatibility catch on older door frames worth checking first.
A fingerprint knob suited to interior doors that need flexible locking modes, with app alerts before the battery runs low.
A straightforward keypad knob for anyone who wants code based entry with a mechanical key backup and weatherproofing for exterior use.
A budget keyed knob that installs quickly and locks reliably for most buyers, with matte black styling that suits modern doors.
A matched knob and deadbolt combo for an entry door, worth buying together mainly for the one-key convenience of two keyed-alike locks.
A satin nickel keyed knob with an anti-collision cylinder, well suited to bedrooms, bathrooms or a secondary entry door on either side of a house.
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Kwikset Pismo Privacy Door KnobSCHLAGE Century Entry Handleset with Georgian KnobKwikset Tylo Entry Door Knob with SmartKeyHelp me choose door knobs: answer 3 questions
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Door knobs are sold by function, and the function decides whether a knob is right for a door. Passage knobs have no lock and suit hallways and closets, privacy knobs lock with a button and suit bathrooms and bedrooms, keyed entry knobs lock with a key and suit exterior doors and garages, and dummy knobs are fixed and used on closet doors that latch with a catch. The first decision is the function for each door.
Fit is the next question, and most replacements fail here. Measure the backset, which is the distance from the door edge to the centre of the hole, and the door thickness, and compare them with the knob's specification. Many knobs include an adjustable latch for both common backsets. Among the 12 products that list item weight, most fall between 0.9 and 1.9 pounds, and 1.1 pounds is typical. If the door has an old mortise lock, a standard cylindrical knob will not fit without a conversion kit.
Security and style come next. For exterior doors, a keyed knob alone is the weakest choice; pair it with a deadbolt, and consider knobs keyed alike so one key opens several doors. Look for a strike plate with long screws that reach the frame. Finish and style should match hinges and other hardware, and lever handles are easier than knobs for children, older people and anyone with limited grip.
Before buying, check the function, the backset and door thickness range, whether the knob is handed, and how many keys are included for keyed models. If you are replacing several knobs, buying them in one pack keeps finishes matched. Fit the latch with the bevel facing the way the door closes. Knobs for children's rooms and bathrooms should have an emergency release on the outside, usually a small hole that takes a pin.
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