Take note of the type of resistance.
How to fix a stuck door handle.
Door lock doesn t latch properly when a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment.
Remove the handles including the thru spindle.
On older doors you will need to remove the screws in the door knob near the plate.
Open the door and look for obstructions in the door lock plate like loose screws.
The door latch is not extended before rotating the knob.
In order to fix a stuck door knob lock that is not a problem of the latch catching you will need to remove the door knob.
How to fix a sticking door handle 1.
See if this retracts the handle.
Fixing a stuck doorknob can be as easy as applying some lubrication but it sometimes requires replacement.
They are small and easy to miss.
Troubleshooting a stuck door latch.
Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into.
The knob will not turn to retract the stuck door latch.
If door hinge screws look like they are poking out screw or tap them back in.
In most cases the problem is now fixed.
Pry the cap off.
Once the screws are removed you can take off the door knob by pulling it straight off the post.
Turn the knob to open the door and release the knob slowly.
Try to open the door while it is shut.
The latch will not retract even when the knob is turned.
Close the door and look at the hinges.
The latch may fail to retract when the knob is turned or fail to return when the knob is released.
Do not over tighten the screws or you may strip break them.
Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door.
When a doorknob mechanism sticks it can make it hard to open a door or it may prevent a person from obtaining privacy.
Once you let go of the knob grab the end of the latch bolt with your fingers and pull.
Tighten the screws that go into the door and the screws that go into the door frame.
Use a phillips screwdriver to screw.
If you break off a screw head or strip it use an inexpensive device called a screw extractor to remove it.
Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly.
If the latch bolt moves it is sticking in the door knob and requires some disassembly to fix.
