I put a Schlage keypad deadbolt on my main entry door and a non-locking door knob. I don't need a key to get in the house, ever. The battery has needed replaced once, but that was evident by the door not wanting to lock as the battery got low. I also keep a key hidden in my detached garage that is always unlocked, just in case.
We installed one of these last year. They work great.
Any idea how they hold up on sub-zero temperatures? Here in NH it can get mighty cold. Roger
Hi Roger,
Ours worked good last winter with some nights getting close to -30. However, there is a storm door installed, which I imagine would help keep it a bit warmer. Also, the batteries and locking mechanism are on the inside of the door. The only thing exposed to the cold, as far as I know, is the keypad. I believe its a kwikset brand iirc.
As far as the wood boiler, ya, we fired it up about a week and a half ago. Been a fairly cool and damp fall here in MN with highs only in the 40's so I lit it up. Seems to be a week or two ahead of schedule compared to years past.
I bet your looking forward to starting up your new Edge. Its always fun to try out a new piece of equipment.
-Greg