Jiggle the doorknob in an attempt to jar loose the stuck part. Though a simple fix, the problem may be that the springs are not being properly engaged or the latch is failing to retract/extend. Step 2 Spray the doorknob mechanism with lubricant and turn the knob a few times to help spr...
Use a screwdriver to remove the existing knob from the interior side of the door. This will release the knob and allow you to pull the knobs off of both sides of the door. Remove the Latch Plate Shain Rievley Remove the screws from the latch plate located on the inside edge of the ...
Step 1 Look for a latch near the door's handle. Some models have a simple lever that is raised or lowered to lock or unlock the door. Move the latch up or down, depending on your model, to release the lock. Step 2 Look for a lock at the top or bottom of the door. Some models...
Locate the mounting plate and remove the screws holding it. Note: you can tape the other side of the lockset while doing this step so it will not fall off. You can also get a helping hand to hold it from the other side. Remove the deadbolt latch by unscrewing two screws on the edge...
Apply moderate force in scrubbing to remove gunks that are stuck onto the handle. 02Cleaning stainless steel door handles. Stainless door handles are the most common door handles in the present day. Here are the steps to clean a stainless door handle: ...
Remove the Lever Handle Once the screws are removed, gently pull the lever handle off. Be careful not to pull too hard or twist the handle, as this may damage the internal mechanism or the door. If the handle is still stuck, check for additional screws or fasteners. ...
There is a lot of fluffy nonsense out there today about bypassing these types of doors, maybe of which don't really work. So let's look at some tried and true alternatives to bypassing an interior door and lock. 1. Remove the Hinges ...
This next method may do some damage to your door frame, but it does work for exterior doors that are meant to be locked. Most of these doors have a spring-loaded latch bolt that catches on a striking plate to hold the door closed. They also tend to be on an angle, and they ma...
Remove the two screws using a Phillips-head screwdriver or driver (Image 1). The latch assembly should slide easily out of the hole in the door (Image 2). If it is stuck, slide your screwdriver through one of the holes in the latch assembly, and use it to leverage the assembly out ...
©2006 Publications International, Ltd. For repairs to the timer, door latch, or switches, remove the control panel. To take it off, remove a series of retaining screws and the control knobs, and lift off the panel. When your dishwasher isn't working properly, you should check several ma...