Slide a flathead screwdriver into the hole in the latch and twist it.
How to fix a door handle that won t open.
Remove the handles including the thru spindle.
Take the handles knobs off of the door.
Take knob handle off the door.
Remove the thru spindle.
If the latch won t retract the problem is with the spring or the latch housing.
Use a spatula or putty knife to get a little space between the door and the frame then use a combination of wiggling and brute force to get the door open.
If the latch retracts then the problem is the connection between the doorknob and the spindle.
To fix the door knob figure out where the connections have gone awry.
Here are the general steps to remove the handle and lock from the door and test the retraction mechanism.
Don t try to kick or smash it open because this could damage the door and injure you.
You can try bracing one foot against the frame and pulling hard.
Take the door off the hinges.
Look for the set screw on neck of the knob between the handle and door.
Unscrew the doorknob from the door.
It may be on the.
Place flat head screwdriver in the gap you removed the spindle from.
If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to remove the door from its hinges.