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