If this lock is on an exterior door just be sure that any other of your locks are open before addressing the door knob that turns but won t open.
Open door latch with handles removed.
Remove the handles including the thru spindle.
How to fix a door knob that turns but doesn t open.
A lever door handle is used in place of a traditional doorknob on many modern locksets.
You want to replace your door.
There are a few different ways to get the door open using simple tools found in most tool boxes.
Exposed screws remove the screws from the escutcheon plate covering the latch mechanism and the hole in the door.
Removing a door s hardware knobs latch assembly hinges is really a piece of cake if you know what you are doing.
The part of a doorknob that you grasp with your hand connects to a rod that extends though the door to the knob on the other side.
To fix the door knob figure out where the connections have gone awry.
These handles are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement different decorating styles.
Most homeowners will find that these devices are easy to remove if they are broken or damaged or if they simply want to replace it with a new style.
The lock is broken and you can t open the door.
The end result is a more streamlined design but until you know how the cosmetic plate is removed it can be difficult to access the screws to remove the handle.
The issue a door latch stuck due to a jamming latch will have no real variation between how the latch moves when it is pressed in or when the handle is turned both when the door is open and when it is shut.
There are several reasons you might need to remove a door from its hinges.
You want to replace the hinges.
Take the handles knobs off of the door.
You must access the latch and spindle to open a closed door when the knob is broken.
Door latches have a spring loaded mechanism that the door knob turns to release it from the door jamb s strike plate.