If the problem is affecting an exterior door make sure that you have another point of entry into the house just in case you get locked out.
Help door handle will not turn or open door.
Leave the striker bolt in place.
The turning of the handle retracts the latch by pulling on the spring and compressing it.
Check to see that the door striker the spring loaded bolt that latches the door pushes in and springs back easily.
Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.
A door knob or door handle uses a spring loaded latch.
Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob.
Take the door off the hinges.
In the resting state of the lock the spring is extended.
When you turn the knob or handle the spring should compress and open the lock allowing you to open your door.
You will need to remove the handle as well as.
If you turn the doorknob or handle and the door does not open it can be quite distressing.
Fixing the problem will require the door to be opened first.
My door knob turns but won t open.
How to open a door that s locked and cant be opened with the handle or knob.
Flip the key and open the door.
Look for the set screw on neck of the knob between the handle and door.
It will come in two pieces.
However a spinning knob or handle means something is wrong with your spring latch or both.
If the bolt moves but not enough to allow the door to open the mechanism probably needs lubrication.
Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.
It may be on the.
If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to remove the door from its hinges.
Your handle or knob is not properly interacting with the spring and or latch which is causing the spinning without opening.
When the door knob is locked the handle will not turn which keeps the latch from retracting.