Yale KeyFree

yaz2010

Hi Members,

I am thinking of getting front door replaced. New doors have the option of Yale KeeyFree locks, the one that uses a fob.

Just wanted to know if anyone is using them and how is it working?

Many thanks.

firefox1956

A £360.00 door lock.......no thanks !!

SailorSam

firefox1956 wrote: »

A £360.00 door lock.......no thanks !!

Fancy paying more for the lock than the door cost.

http://www.yale.co.uk/en/yale/couk/ProductsDB/Keyfree/

cyclonebri1

I'm not even sure what a key free lock is, but on a similar issue we had to replace the main door lock in a euro standard pvc door recently. A key was left in the inside on a heavy fob and when the door was closed in managed to spin and semi deadlock the door. Drill job.

Anyway I wanted to avert that happening again so went for a turn buckle Yale, no need for a key on the inside, so great for fire safety, the reason the key was left in previously.

But there is one disadvantage I didn't foresee, we can't secure our 2 year old grand kid to prevent access outside.:o

yaz2010

Thanks guys.

I am getting a new composite door so thought of getting a new modern lock as well. If I would not be replacing the door , I would never pay £360 for a lock.

ShillyShally

I have a Yale key free lock (fitted when new composite door was installed a couple of years ago). I really like it. The benefits include:
* grown up children don't have to carry (lose) front door key when out on the tiles for the night, they can let themselves in using the key code.
* I haven't locked myself out in my dressing gown whilst putting out the bins.

I like it so much, I will be rather sad to leave it behind when/if I move

cyclonebri1

ShillyShally wrote: »

I have a Yale key free lock (fitted when new composite door was installed a couple of years ago). I really like it. The benefits include:
* grown up children don't have to carry (lose) front door key when out on the tiles for the night, they can let themselves in using the key code.
* I haven't locked myself out in my dressing gown whilst putting out the bins.

I like it so much, I will be rather sad to leave it behind when/if I move

At that price I'd be taking it with me considering some folks even strip out the light bulbs:rotfl::rotfl:

SailorSam

ShillyShally wrote: »

I have a Yale key free lock (fitted when new composite door was installed a couple of years ago). I really like it. The benefits include:
* grown up children don't have to carry (lose) front door key when out on the tiles for the night, they can let themselves in using the key code.
* I haven't locked myself out in my dressing gown whilst putting out the bins.

I like it so much, I will be rather sad to leave it behind when/if I move

If the only benefit is not having to carry and lose your keys, i'd buy myself one of those little key security boxes with a combination lock that you can hang next to the door. What do they cost £15 / £20.

cyclonebri1

SailorSam wrote: »

If the only benefit is not having to carry and lose your keys, i'd buy myself one of those little key security boxes with a combination lock that you can hang next to the door. What do they cost £15 / £20.

I think that kind of defeats the object though, you have to carry the key to the key box:D:D
Plus what an invitation to the local scullies, 1 whack with a hammer and bingo.

martyn05

Get your composite door with a multi point locking mechanism and then fit a good quality euro cylinder, something like the ABS Secure 3 Star or Garrison Multi Lock.

What happens if the key free lock fails? How would you get in?

jellie

ShillyShally wrote: »

I like it so much, I will be rather sad to leave it behind when/if I move

As it's good practice to change the locks when you buy a new house, isn't this forcing the buyers to fork out a lot of money for a new lock as they'll have to replace like with like.

Also, the only child safety feature seems to be that it can be set to chime when the door is opened from inside. So it doesn't actually stop a child going out, you just have to hope you hear the door chime, unless you fit a door chain as well.