How to Unlock a Door Knob With a Hole on the Side
Introduction
A doorknob is a device used to open or close a door. It consists of a “knob” and a “mortise”. The mortise has two parts: the cylindrical portion of the lock body that contains an axle for turning and the rectangular portion that fits into the opening in the door and has detents for locking. The first doorknobs appeared on Egyptian doors. Prisoners made them from clay, stone, or iron rings mounted on wooden posts. This style was also used in ancient Greece and other civilizations where circular discs were attached to pull-rods.
However, this design did not prove popular because it required stretching over to push/pull from outside one’s bedroom, house. Today I am going to discuss how to unlock a door knob with a hole on the side.
Summary: If you have a door knob with a hole on the side, there is an easy way to unlock it without a key. All you need is a picture of the door knob and a straight object like a ruler. First, take the picture of the door knob and hold it up to the light so that you can see the markings on the knob. Next, line up the markings on the picture with the markings on the door knob. Next, use the straight object to draw a line between the two markings. Now, use the picture as a guide to poke a tiny hole in the side of the door knob. Once the hole is made, put the picture of the door knob back on and you are ready to go!
Step-wise Guide on How to Unlock a Door Knob With a Hole on the Side
The whole process takes a couple of minutes and is pretty simple.
Step 1:
First, take the end of your paper clip and put it into the hole of your doorknob so that you can feel if there is anything inside or not. Now twist it around gently to see what happens. If you successfully twist it around, then follow step 2, but if not, repeat this step until you get something out from this area. (It could be anything between- an old key, a small piece of wood or some other material)
Step 2:
Keep applying pressure to the paper clip and try to turn the doorknob. Remember to be steady, as a sudden jerk could throw you off balance. Eventually, you should be able to turn the knob and open the door.
Step 3:
Now take the end of a paper clip and put it into the hole we used in the previous step (that is where we got something out from). Now twist it around as we did in Step 1, but this time, we should try to push our key or wood or other material inside from outside rather than pushing it from inside as we did in the second step. This way, we will be able to push the material inside and turn it around.
Step 4:
If your key doesn’t work at first, keep trying. It might be tricky, but you’ll get it eventually.
Step 5:
If you have managed to open your door by now, then that’s great. Remove your paper clip and clean off all the old stuff which comes out of the hole. Now put some lubricant or any oil or cream into this hole so that it doesn’t get jammed so easily next time. You should be able to turn your doorknob smoothly now.
Step 6:
After this, check to see if there is any lock-in between the hole on your doorknob and the door. If so, push it inside as deeply as possible so that it doesn’t come out easily next time. You are done! If not, leave a comment below and I’ll try my best to help you out. Good luck with your project!
Precautions While Performing How to Unlock a Door Knob With a Hole on the Side
- Always keep the doorknob area locked when a lock is in place.
- Take all the measures while unlocking as per the instructions below to avoid any serious accidents happening around you or anyone else coming across you trying this at their own risk. If anything major happens, I will not be responsible for it. So do it only if you are ready to take responsibility for your actions.
- This method does NOT work with a deadbolt, just regular locks installed on doors and window handles (after-market ones).
- While doing this, always wear gloves to don’t leave fingerprints anywhere, which could help identify yourself later by law enforcement agencies or security companies, etc.
How to Unlock a Door Without a Key?
There are several ways to unlock a door without a key. The information below will teach you how to do this on just about any door found in the United States.
To open a door with an exterior knob, put your finger on the outside of the knob and pull the knob towards yourself. While pulling towards yourself, push up (away from the floor) on the inside of the plate connected to the strike plate.
Do not push down while pushing away from yourself – there is no need for this, and it may break your lock assembly if excessive force is used. Just make sure your fingers stay outside of both sides of the door when unlocking or replacing a doorknob set if they have been removed or damaged during installation.
Door knobs with holes are most commonly found in apartment buildings, schools, and office buildings. These knobs can be very challenging to use if you have never been shown how to unlock a doorknob with an outside hole. This is especially true for persons who are physically challenged or handicapped. If this describes you or someone you love, please read on how to unlock a doorknob easily without using your key.
Door Knob Maintenance Tips
To keep the doorknob working properly, you need to inspect and maintain it regularly. One of the best ways for inspection is to move your hand over the surface and feel any rough edges or sharp points. Though this may not be a perfect method, it’s better than nothing.
Check if the screws, bolts, and washers are tight or loosened. Check whether all the inner parts are present intact or some of them have become loose due to use, etc.
Grip Holds: A Doorknob with a grip hold can easily be unlocked using a small screwdriver when one side of its lock feed hole has been opened first by taking off its cover plate. But remember that a grip hold cannot open these types of handles. So, there’s no need to try and keep the security of your house intact.
Handle with Care: Always remember that when you’re trying to open a door handle or knob which has an attached plate or cover, then try not to use any blunt tools like screwdrivers, etc., as this could damage the surface of the knob.
After this, check to see if there is any lock-in between the hole on your doorknob and the door. If so, push it inside as deeply as possible so that it doesn’t come out easily next time. You are done! If not, leave a comment below and I’ll try my best to help you out. Good luck with your project!
Conclusion
I hope this article has been beneficial for learning how to unlock a door knob with a hole on the side. Ensure proper safety while performing the process. Thank you and have a nice day!
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Angela Ervin
Angela is the executive editor of DIY quickly. She began her career as an interior designer before applying her strategic and creative passion to lifestyle and home. She has close to 15 years of experience in creative writing and online content strategy for housekeeping, home decorations as well as other niche efforts. She loves her job and has the privilege of working with an extraordinary team. She lives with her husband, two sons, and daughter in Petersburg. When she's not busy working she spent time with her family.
