How To Break A Door Handle Off

This simple task can be done in less than an hour and only requires a few tools.

How to break a door handle off.

Kick to the side of where the lock is mounted near the keyhole. Depending on the manufacturer the spindle may pull from the latch or slide off the spindle. A broken door handle can be a real headache especially when it locks on its own and can t be opened. This guide will show you how to take off a door knob as well as how to remove a door knob with hidden screws.

If the door opens towards you kicking it down is going to be next to impossible. 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 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. This is typically the weakest part of the door.

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. You can always break down the door and buy a new one. Grab the broken knob and pull it from the door.

This type of lock penetrates deep into the jamb to slow down forced entry often enough to stop it. Using a front kick drive the heel of your foot into the door.