Kwikset Dakota Front Door Lock Handle and Deadbolt Set
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About Kwikset Dakota Front Door Lock Handle and Deadbolt Set
Overall Feedback:
84% positive
89% appreciated the sleek design, although 11% didn't
I love how the door-handle-set looks on the door and how it allows me to get inside if I need to use the handle now.
I covered the old hole on the outside with the handle and kept the decorative bolt in the hole on the inside.
The handleset fit my door perfectly and was very close to my existing handle.
I purchased the door-handle-sets several years ago from a home supply store.
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92% found it easy to install, while 8% encountered difficulties
Installing the door-handle-set is super simple with just a screwdriver and a small drill.
The installation was fairly easy. I had to drill one new hole for the bottom bolt to go through the door since it was not in the same place as the old one.
I found it easy to install the door-handle-set with a screwdriver and a small drill.
The installation was fairly easy. We only had to drill one new hole for the bottom bolt to go through the door since it was not in the same place as the old one.
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90% appreciated the universal fit, although 10% encountered issues
I was fortunate that this door handle set was very similar to my existing one and fit my door perfectly, requiring no additional drilling for the anchor.
I was lucky that this handleset was very close to my existing and fit my door.
I had to do some extra drilling to get the door handle set to fit because the bolt hole for the bottom of the handle was off a millimeter or two.
I noticed that the door-handle-sets did not fit properly and parts were missing, indicating a poor fit.
The door-handle-sets had a poor fit with missing parts.
79% liked the comfortable grip, though 21% found it slippery
The connection stem of the latch is too narrow, making it difficult for people with smaller hands to reach and twist to unlatch the door.
83% praised the smooth finish, while 17% noticed rusting
The installation was fairly easy. I had to drill one new hole for the bottom bolt to go through the door since it was not in the same place as the old one.
I attached a picture of the door-handle-set with paint on it, indicating that it was used before and returned. This raises concerns about its quality and finish.
The finish of my door handle set is peeling and it looks awful.
73% praised the long-lasting material, while 27% experienced flaking
I have complained about the poor quality of the door-handle-set, with the finish peeling and the entire handle looking awful.
I received a picture of a part with paint on it, suggesting that the product may not be durable and could have been previously used and returned.
I have to realign the handle internally every three months, indicating that it is not durable enough.
73% praised the quiet operation, while 27% found it loud
The cylinder on the deadbolt can be finicky when locking/unlocking it.
79% were impressed with security features, though 21% weren't
The SmartKey function of this handle is awesome. I wish all handles had this feature.
The exterior button stops working and it won't function from outside, which is a real problem as there is no other way to open the door.
I cannot install the deadbolt due to a canted thread for the mounting screws.
