Should the smooth side of the key be facing up or down when inserting it into the keyhole? I think my dad use to put our door locks upside down.
2006-10-12 04:23:56 · 4 answers · asked by aimstir31 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Flat side down is traditional, but either way is okay. A matter of personal preference.
2006-10-12 16:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Functionally speaking, the notches on your key should be up. This way dust and debris has less of a chance of getting into the pins in the cylinder. As mentioned in prior answer some knobs come "handed", but can be changed. Some easily, some not.
2006-10-12 22:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by william v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the knob and the handedness of the door. Many knobs nowadays are univesal, in that they can be mounted on either right- or left-hand doors. The smooth side will be down if mounted one way, or the up if the other.
2006-10-12 04:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by NoPain00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Most" door knobs are installed so you insert the key with the smooth side "up". With it the other way, it considered "up side down".
2006-10-12 04:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋