The handle or knob must be jiggled to unstick the latch.
Lever door handle wont lock.
Tug on the knob with the screwdriver still inserted in the hole.
If the levers won t turn in the cylinder or there is excess debris however you can attempt to fix it yourself.
The knob should come right.
Inspect the shank of the doorknob for a small hole or indentation.
Once the door is open try to actuate the door latch with the handle.
Step 3 determine the problem.
It will come in two pieces.
Slide the end of a small screwdriver into the hole in the shank.
The lock can then be dislodged from the door.
If there is too much debris obstructing the levers from the bit key simply clean the levers in the.
Being a lever handle versus a knob was irrelevant i removed the handles by removing the screws on the interior side removing the interior handle then removing the exterior mechanism.
This is the short version of what you should attempt to do before trying anything else if the screw is loose the key will not turn all the way and the tur.
At this point if the damage is too bad you may have to replace the entire lock or consult a locksmith.
Once the lock is off the door you can see what kind of problem it is.
The door latch is not extended before rotating the knob.
Step 4 remove debris.
Leave the striker bolt in place.
Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob.
I had that problem.
Check to see that the door striker the spring loaded bolt that latches the door pushes in and springs back easily.
How to fix a push button door knob that won t lock step 1.