5.0 out of 5 stars Ditch the keys.

B.H. · July 17, 2018

I ordered this to replace a standard keyed front door handle. Installation was easy, it fits into the existing cuts in the door and frame. Getting the wiring from the keypad through the door and plugged in to the rear interior panel battery compartment took a couple of tries, but worked fine. They could give a little more slack in the wiring. I didn't use either of the strike plates (square and rounded), just used the existing chrome plate. Programming the keypad is easy, and seems very secure. You can change the default programming code string to whatever you want if you want to be extra safe. It will hold quite a few different 4 digit codes, which is nice to have options in case you forget one, and so you wear the keypad more evenly (don't want just 4 numbers worn down). It comes with a single key to manually open the latch if the battery dies or the unit fails. So far I haven't needed it.As for operation, this thing is great. Mine sits on a south western facing door that gets full sunlight all afternoon. It has been pushing 100 degrees F for weeks, and works just fine. I am on my 4th month of use, and the original 9 volt still runs it fine. I think they recommend changing it once a year on the same schedule as your smoke alarm. It is so nice to be able to step out for a walk or jog and leave the keys at home. You can text a code to friends and family if they need to get in while you are away. You can put in a code for a day if you need to let in a worker, and then delete it when they are done. No fumbling for keys when you have an arm load of groceries. I like that it is keypad only, no blue tooth or wireless access to make it vulnerable to remote tampering.I paired this with a standard keyed deadbolt of the same design and manufacture just to have that added, unhackable backup for when I am asleep at night or away for long periods.If you are on the edge about buying this thing, just do it. You will love it.And I paid full price with my own d*** money, no discounts or review bribes!*edit*So it's been three years now, and this lock and keypad works as well now as the day I bought it. The battery gets changed once per year, and has not gone dead on me yet. Haven't needed to use the backup key once. I've seen some complaints of the finish coming off, but have had no such issues. Perhaps newer units had a bad batch? Mine still looks brand new, though it is behind a glass screen door, perhaps that saves it from UV damage. Heat, on the other hand, is extreme behind that greenhouse glass. The front of my home gets extremely hot in the summer, weeks at a time in the 90s and 100s, and it has had no issues. The keys and numerals on them still look perfectly new. The digits seem to be embedded inside the rubber or silicone buttons, and have not faded or worn at all.Still extremely happy with the purchase.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lock!

P.A. · July 20, 2025

Extremely easy to read instructions and set up. Works great for the interior door I am using it on. Heavy duty materials/well made. This is my second Schlage lock. Bought this one because I was so pleased with my first one, and I have not been disappointed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great lock if you don't need to have it rekeyed

d. · August 2, 2018

I have only had my Schlage FE-595 for a few weeks, but I am extremely happy with it so far. As explained in the review by Fred, it is very easy to install the lock – no harder than a standard mechanical lock. The only part that is a bit fussy is making sure that the wires are tucked into the plastic back plate so that they are not pinched when the interior potion is screwed on tightly.I did, however, have a frustrating, amusing and educational experience with this model. All the doors in our house use Schlage locks and deadbolts, which are all keyed alike. I initially ordered my lock from a major home improvement retailer, so that I could have it rekeyed to match. I went to the hardware department, and the two gentlemen working at the time looked at it and said they had never attempted to rekey one of these locks. They said they would leave it for Dale, who knew the most about locks. When I arrived later in the day I met up with Dale, who had not been asked to rekey anything. We spent about 15 minutes searching for the lock until he found it under the service desk. As it turned out, it had already been rekeyed, so I went home to install it.After I installed the lock in the door I discovered that the door would not lock at all. I took it off and reinstalled it, to no avail. Assuming that the gents who had rekeyed the lock had failed to reassemble it correctly, I returned to the store when Dale was working. He opened the lock and several components fell out. Although we both laughed about it, I had to return the lock and order a replacement.When the replacement arrived I once again met with Dale and watched him rekey it. Although he knew how to rekey the cylinder, it was clear he didn’t really understand how the mechanism worked. He tried not to disturb anything, although he was still forced to try to align certain parts that seemed liked they should be more secure.Installing the new lock at home, I discovered that this time I had a lock that was perpetually locked – neither the key or the programmed codes would unlock it. It also rattled when I shook it, which seemed like a sure sign it was improperly assembled. I thought this couldn’t possibly be rocket science and decided to completely disassemble and reassemble the lock. After 3 or 4 tries I still did not have a working lock and decided to give up. While cleaning up and getting ready for bed I noticed a small spring on the floor and shortly thereafter happened to read Mark Hornig’s review. Eureka – I now know what was missing and how to assemble to mechanism.Everything worked properly now, but the lock made more noise than I thought it should. I was certain that at least one component had become bent under Dale’s or my attempts to reassemble the unit. You will note that Mark Hornig’s locks had also been rekeyed, and I suspect that the folks who did his were only slightly smarter than those who worked on mine.I decided to order a third lock from Bolo. When it arrived, I disassembled the older lock to remove the cylinder. I then carefully disassembled the new lock without disturbing the mechanism and swapped out the cylinder. I reassembled the new lock and installed it; voilà – it worked flawlessly. I then returned the old lock to the home improvement chain.My conclusions are as follows:1) The lock itself works well.2) If you can use the key that comes with the lock, the installation is a piece of cake.3) If you want it rekeyed, there is a high probability it will not be reassembled properly and will either not work at all or will fail in the near term when a component that was not properly installed works itself loose.As Schlage does not seem to provide instructions, this is what I have learned about how to replace the cylinder if you want to rekey the lock:1) Carefully remove the four Torx screws while holding the lock so that front and back do not separate.2) Place the lock so that the outside is facing up. As the spindle will protrude from the underside, you will need to either be working at a table or bench with a hole ,or holding the lock in your lap with the spindle between your legs.3) Gently lift off the outside of the lock, making sure everything (including the buttons) remain seated on the underside portion. The cylinder is the only component attached to the outside of the lock.4) A simple screw holds the cylinder in place, which can easily be removed to rekey the lock.5) After the cylinder has been reinstalled, gently place the outside of the lock on the inner portion, being careful not to jostle any of the components.6) Hold the two pieces tightly together until the Torx screws are fully tightened.Enjoy…

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget the Keys

J.H.A. · June 28, 2025

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I am very satisfied with this door lock system. It works smoothly. Installation was somewhat easy and I say somewhat because the directions require a bit of creativity to understand. That being said, my first installation took about an hour to complete and the next about 20 minutes. The quality of the lock appears to be of the highest materials.Please note: the included battery didn't work. Thus, a brand new battery was needed which probably the best course of action to take because you know how old the purchased battery is.

Works as described

P.C. · September 21, 2018

This lock was purchased to replace a similar lock (Chinese import) which had an electronics failure after about 8 months of use.PRO: Fairly easy straight forward installation. Great looking lock and solid! Bonus: You can change the USER CODES even though the advertising doesn't seem to mention this!CONS: None that I can see.One of the most important features of this lock is PASSAGE MODE and I highly recommend only getting locks with this feature. It allows you to set the lock to OPEN mode instead of AUTOMATIC LOCK when you exit so that if you're working around the yard you don't need to CODE your way back into the house.November 15: After 2 days of rain and now sub zero temperatures, the lock was frozen solid and I was unable to unlock it electronically, and key would not insert into the slot until I used deicer and heat. Because of where I live this could become an serious annoyance.

Easy to install!

G. · June 7, 2013

So easy to install it and lock works smoothly. Schlage makes excellent products, period. Bolos price compared to local hardware stores was no comparison.

Simple and sturdy

B.B. · August 4, 2024

I have a few of these locks. They work great and the fact that they don't rely on a motor to cycle the lock means the battery lasts a long time.

High quality . And easy to assemble

N.s. · June 13, 2025

I've hade it's now for almost a year.. would not want to be with it it .. easy to work with and it hold up good after time and usage

worked for 1 year only

c. · January 14, 2023

worked for a year with no problems. Then today it decided to malfunction and lock my family outside of the house. The lock was actually unlocked, but it would not open at all. We tried multiple times to open it, put the code in, etc. and it would not budge. We ended up having to bust open the door.... Thanks Schlage..