See if this retracts the handle.
House door handle wont open.
How to fix a locked door that won t open step 1.
Place flat head screwdriver in the gap you removed the spindle from.
Using a thin flat but sturdy item like a credit card or putty knife attempt to access the.
How to fix an exterior door that won t open identify the problem.
If the door does not open.
If the set screw on the handle is stripped and difficult to tighten replace it with a new one.
If this is the problem clean the paint off.
This is usually easier to do from the inside especially if you ve got.
Take the door off the hinges.
Take the handles knobs off of the door.
Remove the thru spindle.
Place a large flat head screwdriver at the top of the hinge just under the large pin head that holds it in place.
Paint on the edge of the door sometimes prevents the barrel from retracting.
To fix the door knob figure out where the connections have gone awry.
Twist the screwdriver to see if the mechanism engages properly.
Take knob handle off the door.
Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into.
Examine the door closely.
If you can see the door hinges you can open the door.
If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to.
Simulating opening the door without the latch extending into and retracting out of the strike plate.
Here are the general steps to remove the handle and lock from the door and test the retraction mechanism.
Getting the door to open.
Every door is different so there isn t one fool proof way to coax them open.
Remove the handles including the thru spindle.