{"id":1241,"date":"2019-04-18T19:14:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T01:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frontrangelocksmith.com\/blog\/?p=1241"},"modified":"2025-12-27T01:14:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T08:14:31","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-defiant-locks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frontrangelocksmith.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-defiant-locks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Defiant Locks &#8211; Front Range Locksmith"},"content":{"rendered":"<style><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><br \/>#post-1241 a {color:blue;}<br \/>#post-1241 a:hover {color:red;}<br \/><\/style>\n<p>Did you know that the 3rd most common brand of residential locks in America has almost no information about it online? Unlike the other popular brands, it doesn&#8217;t have a Wikipedia page, reviews are almost non-existent and most surprising is that it doesn\u2019t even have an official website! And yet millions of people in America have a Defiant lock installed on their doors. I thought it would be a good idea to do some digging and uncover some of the mystery surrounding this mysterious brand of locks. This is currently the most comprehensive article written about Defiant locks. If you\u2019re not sure whether your locks are made by Defiant, you can find out pretty quickly by looking above the keyhole of your deadbolt, or the latch at the side of the door if it\u2019s a doorknob, both will have \u201cDefiant\u201d stamped on them.<\/p>\n<p><b>Disclaimer:<\/b> I\u2019m not affiliated with Defiant or Home Depot in any way. No one has paid me to write this article. In this post I\u2019m presenting my opinions based on my own independent research and my years of experience as a professional locksmith. I accept no liability for any consequences of any actions taken based on the information provided.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #ca2017;\">Who Makes Defiant Locks?<\/h3>\n<p>Defiant is one of only 3 brands of locks sold at Home Depot which makes it one of the best-selling locks in America. As a Locksmith, I run into Defiant locks on a daily basis, so I found it strange when I couldn&#8217;t find any information about them online. If you try searching for Defiant\u2019s website the results will take you to the Home Depot&#8217;s website \u2013 the brand\u2019s only retailer. That\u2019s because Defiant locks are actually made exclusively for Home Depot by the Taiwanese manufacturer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fuhsing.com.tw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>\u201cTaiwan Fu Hsing Ind. Co. Ltd\u201d<\/b><\/a>, and have been for almost 25 years, according to one of the brand\u2019s promotional videos.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #ca2017;\">Which Locks Are Made by Defiant?<\/h3>\n<p>Defiant offers a standard line of residential locksets which includes a single sided deadbolt and a double sided deadbolt, 3 types of doorknobs (passage, bathroom and entry in 2 different designs) as well as a residential keypad lock. Each lock can come in one of 3 finishes: brass, silver or black, and can be purchased separately, or in a combo of a matching deadbolt and doorknob. There are also double combos available of 2 deadbolts and 2 doorknobs all keyed alike providing a decent low cost solution if you\u2019re looking to change all the locks on an apartment or a small house without needing to get some of the locks rekeyed. Defiant locks come with a lifetime warranty from The Home Depot, and although the warranty will protect you from wear and tear, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that the locks are secure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #ca2017;\">Technical Specifications<\/h3>\n<p>In this article I\u2019m not going to talk much about the security aspect of Defiant locks as I already covered the topic in depth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontrangelocksmith.com\/blog\/the-best-lock-for-your-home-is-your-lock-really-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>, but I will briefly mention its security features. The cylinder of both the Defiant doorknobs and deadbolts contains 5 sets of pins, 3 of which are security spool pins. The deadbolt is equipped with a drill resistant plate making it slightly harder to drill the lock open, however, as can be seen in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7x329OKFdN8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this video<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s pretty easy to remove it. Overall Defiant locks provide basic security at a low price but will hardly pose a challenge for an experienced intruder.<br \/>\nDefiant locks share the same type of keyway with the Kwikset brand, which means that a Defiant key will fit into a Kwikset lock and vice versa. If all the locks on your house are Kwikset locks, you can still buy a Defiant lock and match it to work with your current house key.<br \/>\nFor a more in-depth review of how secure Defiant deadbolt are check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontrangelocksmith.com\/blog\/the-best-lock-for-your-home-is-your-lock-really-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comprehensive lock comparison article.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering Defiant locks for your home, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontrangelocksmith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Denver locksmith services<\/a> can help with professional installation to ensure they function correctly.<\/p>\n<p>I hope that in this article I managed to shed some light over the Defiant brand and give an informative overview of the brand, its locks and their features.<br \/>\nIf you liked this article and want to be kept up to date with the latest home security trends don\u2019t forget to like our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/frontrangelocksmith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">facebook page<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FrontLocksmith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twitter<\/a> and subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Frontrangelocksmith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Have questions about Defiant locks or need help with installation? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontrangelocksmith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">locksmith team in Denver<\/a> is happy to assist.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about Defiant locks send us a message on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/frontrangelocksmith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FrontLocksmith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>, we make sure to read and reply to all the questions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-comments\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.frontrangelocksmith.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-defiant-locks\/\" data-width=\"629\" data-numposts=\"5\" data-mobile=\"\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the 3rd most common brand of residential locks in America has almost no information about it online? 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