How do you open a door without a handle on the other side?
Using a Knife
- Get a putty knife or butter knife and insert it between the door and the strike plate.
- To pinpoint where the door latches, keep sliding in the knife until you feel it end out on the door latch.
- Push the knife into the strike until you’re able to slide the bolt out of the door strike.
How do you open a uPVC door when the mechanism is broken?
How can you fix a uPVC door with a broken mechanism? Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws on the door handle. If this is too tight, it can pinch the spring and prevent the mechanism from working. By loosening this, you may be able to open the door.
How do I get a stuck door latch off?
The first thing you can try for opening a jammed latch is to slide a plastic card (e.g. a credit card) between the door and the frame where the latch is located. This will hopefully force back the latch and the door will open.
How do you open a door without a handle?
- Opening the Door by Removing the Hinge Pins. The hinge pin can be removed.
- Opening the Door with a Flat-head Screwdriver. A flat-head screwdriver.
- Opening the Door with a Stiff Putty Knife. Thin-bladed stiff putty knife.
How do you disassemble a uPVC door lock?
Instructions
- Unscrew the long screw on the side of the lock and set aside.
- Turn the key while in the lock and pull out. You may need to wiggle at the same time.
- Slot in the new uPVC lock and turn the key until trapped.
- Screw the long screw back and that’s it.
How do you fix a stuck door handle?
Fixing a stuck doorknob can be as easy as applying some lubrication, but it sometimes requires replacement.
- Jiggle the doorknob in an attempt to jar loose the stuck part.
- Spray the doorknob mechanism with lubricant and turn the knob a few times to help spread the lubricant.
- Check the latch.