Weiser Smartcode 10 electronic lock having trouble
Hi,
We installed a Weiser Smartcode 10 electronic lock and it's been working well since we moved in December 2018. However, within the last week or so when we hit the lock button it looks like it tries to turn the deadbolt, but fails and blinks red. I suspect that perhaps due to changes in the weather or humidity either the frame or door have swelled slightly and are putting more tension on the deadbolt mechanism. Turning it manually from the inside it does feel a bit tighter, but hard to say definitively. It's spotty as to whether it locks properly or not, and we're using a regular key as a backup. I've also replaced the batteries with a fresh set.
As a solution I think I will do the "lipstick" test and see if the deadbolt is rubbing up against the strikeplate. If so, I can file the strikeplate to create more space and hopefully relieve stress on the mechanism.
Wondering if anyone has experience similar or has any thoughts.
We installed a Weiser Smartcode 10 electronic lock and it's been working well since we moved in December 2018. However, within the last week or so when we hit the lock button it looks like it tries to turn the deadbolt, but fails and blinks red. I suspect that perhaps due to changes in the weather or humidity either the frame or door have swelled slightly and are putting more tension on the deadbolt mechanism. Turning it manually from the inside it does feel a bit tighter, but hard to say definitively. It's spotty as to whether it locks properly or not, and we're using a regular key as a backup. I've also replaced the batteries with a fresh set.
As a solution I think I will do the "lipstick" test and see if the deadbolt is rubbing up against the strikeplate. If so, I can file the strikeplate to create more space and hopefully relieve stress on the mechanism.
Wondering if anyone has experience similar or has any thoughts.