Methods For Opening Outdated Interior Door Knobs?

To unlock a door knob with a hole, insert a flat-head screwdriver and push the detent to release the knob. If there is a small hole, use a straightened paperclip or firm wire to spring it. If dealing with a recessed hex-head screw, turn it counterclockwise with an Allen wrench until the knob is free.

For interior doors with “privacy handles”, use a small screwdriver or thin tool on the doorknob. If you’re locked on the other side, look for a tiny hole on the doorknob. To unlock a door knob with a hole on one side, insert a paperclip, screwdriver, or coat hanger into the hole and move the tool inside until you catch the locking mechanism.

There are three methods to unlock a door with a hole: using a pointed tool, doorknob removal, and hinge removal. To open a locked door without a keyhole, follow these steps in ascending order of destruction. To remove an exterior door knob, find the hidden screws or detents that hold it in place and follow the steps to replace the knob with a new one.

To unlock a door knob with a hole, insert a thin rigid object, such as a piece of coat hanger wire, into the hole to a depth of about 1 inch or less. Keep the tool level and apply firm pressure until a click is felt/heard.

Look inside the doorknob for a little hole and insert a small screwdriver into the hole as far as possible. Twist and twirl your tool until it catches the hole. If there is a screw present in the knob, start by trying to remove the knob first.