Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.
Internal house door wont open.
When the door knob is locked the handle will not turn which keeps the latch from retracting.
It s probably not a life or death emergency but it can get in the way just often enough to drive anybody crazy.
The turning of the handle retracts the latch by pulling on the spring and compressing it.
A door that won t stay open is one of the most frustrating problems to have around the house.
My door knob turns but won t open.
It could be a bathroom door that constantly bumps into you while you brush your teeth or.
How to fix a door knob that turns but doesn t open.
With a little research you can figure out what is causing your door to be so difficult.
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.
Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.
A door knob or door handle uses a spring loaded latch.
Rather than trip over a brick to prop a door open that won t stay open you can fix it with a few minutes of time and a few tools.
Flip the key and open the door.