How To Break A Door Handle Off

This problem is particularly bad if the knob is on an inside door since it stops you from being able to get into that room without climbing through a window.

How to break a door handle off.

Kicking a door down is best employed on a door that swings away from you. From the edge side of the door you need to break the baseplate off round part closest to the frame and facing towards the hinges. This is typically the weakest part of the door. This will release a small spring that is jammed and should allow you to either pull the latch back from inside the hole or pull back with a screwdriver in between the door and frame.

If you need to replace a door knob to update your door or remove one because it s broken or stuck you must first disassemble and remove the existing one. This type of lock penetrates deep into the jamb to slow down forced entry often enough to stop it. You can always break down the door and buy a new one. This guide will show you how to take off a door knob as well as how to remove a door knob with hidden screws.

Using a front kick drive the heel of your foot into the door. A broken door handle can be a real headache especially when it locks on its own and can t be opened. If the door opens towards you kicking it down is going to be next to impossible. Grab the broken knob and pull it from the door.

Inasmuch as doorknobs can be defeated smashing the knob off is another way to gain entry a deadbolt or mortise bolt can be added to your door to prevent it. This simple task can be done in less than an hour and only requires a few tools.