1962 original deadbolt finally gave out
Friday early afternoon - Lake Ida homeowner called because her 1962 original front-door deadbolt finally seized. The cylinder had been turning stiffly for years.
We swapped the original (a Russell + Erwin) for a fresh Schlage B60 in antique brass (matching her interior trim), re-pinned to a key of her choice, and quoted on the back-door cylinder which we found was also failing. She did both - $235 total. 80 minutes.
Lake Ida mid-century originals are well past service-life on most homes. We swap 6 - 10 a year here.
Mid-century deadbolt replacement