Unscrew the doorknob from the door.
How to fix a door handle that won t open.
If the bolt moves but not enough to allow the door to open the mechanism probably needs lubrication.
Place flat head screwdriver in the gap you removed the spindle from.
If the latch won t retract the problem is with the spring or the latch housing.
Take knob handle off the door.
Insert a long sturdy item with a flat tip preferably a flat head screwdriver if available between the top rung of the door s top hinge and the head of the bolt securing the door to the hinge.
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.
Don t try to kick or smash it open because this could damage the door and injure you.
Take the door off the hinges.
Take the handles knobs off of the door.
It may be on the.
Remove the thru spindle.
You can try bracing one foot against the frame and pulling hard.
If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to remove the door from its hinges.
Slide a flathead screwdriver into the hole in the latch and twist it.
Remove the handles including the thru spindle.
Look for the set screw on neck of the knob between the handle and door.
Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into.