Opening A Locked Door Handle

Begin just above the door handle and slide the card downwards and in.

Opening a locked door handle.

For weak locks a pair of paper clips should work. Remove the screws from the escutcheon plate covering the latch mechanism and the hole in the door. Insert the tension wrench. However it s only a great tool for a specific type of lock.

In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked. These screws hold both sides of the doorknob to the surface of the door and help support the. Remove the door handle if you cannot unlock the door otherwise. If you ve accidentally locked your bathroom door from the inside and you can t get in a screwdriver is one of the handy ways open your locked door without a locksmith.

If the locking mechanism is a latchbolt the kind of bolt that is spring loaded and has one angled edge and the angled edge is facing away from you you can hook it with a wire hanger. Push hard the cylinder will retract allowing door to be pushed open. Once the screws are undone place the screwdriver into the lock mechanism of the door handle and twist it gently to undo the lock. Slide a credit card or thin stiff object between door frame and visible lock mechanism.

If the door handle has exterior screws that you can see use a drill or screwdriver to undo these. The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely. You will hear the dead bolt move and the door handle will be unlocked. Using a pick set 1.

Then insert the second wire until it snugly fits into the keyhole and rotate it in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction depending on the orientation of the door. Doorknob with hole on one side of handle are simple trip toggle devices. You may have to wiggle it a bit but if you are lucky the card will press against the latch assembly and allow you to open. Tougher locks might require bobby pins wire.

This is a specialized skill that takes a lot of practice and is normally only.