2006-09-25 13:06:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you don't want to lose the door, you can REALLY wrench on the handle (with Channel-locks or pipe wrench) this will break the door knob & you'll have to buy another one.
2006-09-25 13:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by Brendan R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No exposed hinges means that the door opens inwards (away from if you are standing on the "locked out" side)
If it is an inside door like a bathroom, there will be either a small button in the center of the knob with a slot or just a small hole in the center of the knob.
If a slot, use something to turn it while you hold the knob. Turn it 1/4 turn and try the knob.
If a hole. poke something into it like a small nail about 1.5 to 2 inches long (6d finish nail if you know your sizes) and turn the knob at the same time.
If it is an outside door, most of the tricks of using credit cards will not work on today's double bolts. You could force the jamb with a wide bladed screw driver or wrecking bar but you will do expensive damage and if it has a dead bolt, you will have to move the jamb over an inch - impossible to do without seriously damageing the framing.
It is possible to drill out the cylinder of the lock. Start with a small - say 1/4 inch drill bit - and work up to 3/8 inch or a bit larger. You will have to drill only 1.5 inches or so into the lock each time.Try to keep the bit centered - that is the reason to start with a smaller one. You will have to replace any lock that you drill out (of course).
You may find it easier and less expensive to go through a window. The sash can be removed and taken to a hardware store for replacement glass -even doublepane at the larger stores - and sometimes they will even get you same day or overnight service.
2006-09-25 21:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by Gilley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the door swings into the room that is locked, you should be able to pry off the strip of wood that the door shuts against. Once this is off, you should be able to slide a card or piece of metal between the frame and the door, pushing the catch open.
FYI, locksmiths only charge about $50-$75 for a residential lockout, cheaper than replacing a door, but more expensive than replacing a doorknob.
2006-09-25 21:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by Ro-bot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem several days ago. I locked my keys inside. What I did was slide a plastic coated id card where the bolt ( not dead bolt) fits into the door jam. Visualize the way the bolt fits when you close the door, one side is straight and the other is curved. Stick semi stiff card in curved side.You may have to pull door towards you to get bolt loose enough to move.
2006-09-25 20:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by trekkie706 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a deadbolt, You wont get it open without kicking the door in, A Regular bedroom door etc.., use an old credit card and slit it in the cracks and run it passed the lock itself, If that dont work, Always remember, Its usually cheaper o buy a piece of glass than it is to kick a door in.
2006-09-25 20:14:29 · answer #5 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you have a drill with a metal cutting bit and the door handled/lock is not complicated you can drill out the lock.
2006-09-25 20:15:10 · answer #6 · answered by Mark G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can seperate the door from the jam by using a flat head screw driver near the lock side.. it will just pop open
2006-09-25 20:14:39 · answer #7 · answered by waiting4myredemption 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋