A nightmare becomes live when you get stuck somewhere, and you are unable to unlock a push and twist door lock. You might get stuck in your bathroom or an old storage room.
At such time you try to scratch your mind to set yourself free. You might think to call the locksmith but, what if your phone doesn’t work at the moment. However, you might want to learn some tricks to open the push and twist locks with some usual tools. These tools are available at your home for sure.
Steps To Open A Push And Twist Door Lock
For such emergencies, you should always keep a spare key ready in a safe place. Your first preference should be a spare key. However, there is no harm use some household tools to unlock the door. It is possible to use a bobby pin or a paper clip.
Total Time: 30 minutes
1) A Credit Card
By using a credit card, you can easily unlock the door. You can use it on lever-type doorknobs, latch bolt knobs, and spring locks. These are not much helpful for deadbolt-type locks. To complete the procedure, you should slide the card between the lock and the door frame.
The pin will press from within if you bend it backwards. Choose your card wisely, flexible, stiff, and flat. Most importantly prefer laminated cards over any other cards. I recommend you not use your ID card, credit card, and ATM card.
2) A Screwdriver Or A Substitute Key
Using a spare key will be hassle-free. Just use the other key which you usually have in your bedroom. But in case you are not able to find the spare key, use a screwdriver as an alternative to the key. When you open the door, you must turn the handle.
There is a small hole on the door frame side. Insert a screwdriver into the lock as far as it will go. Gadgets with wide ends will not fit inside the key lock. If you hear a click sound, that means you are now free to go.
3) A Paper Clip With A Tension Wrench
Imagine you are stuck at your school or library. Then you might find a metallic paper clip which is all you need to unlock the door. Having two paper clips are a blessing. Starting with the first paper clip, twist it. Fold the second one to the moment to prove it the straightest.
Place the twisted paperclip in the keyhole of the lock. Then, on top of it, add the straight one. Continue to move the second piece, and the door will gradually open. However, you can also use a tension wrench to do it quickly.
You can get it from any hardware store out there. To insert this wrench, locate the lock’s bottom. To create some stress, try to rotate it. The door will unlock with a click sound. Once the paperclip is twisted for a bit inside the lock at its top.
4) A Coat Hanger Made Of Metal
Everyone does have a coat hanger in their bedroom. You can make use of it in an emergency. Bend this hanger into the design of a hook and a handle on another. Find the space between the wall and your door to place the clip.
The object should be folded around the latch bolt. While dragging this hanger to you, turn the doorknob with your other hand. If the door and wall don’t have space between them this technique will work.
5) Pick Your Lock
You might be thinking that it’s a lot of hard work to use this technique and, with a little bit of patience you can easily unlock the door. All you need is a wrench and a pick. Insert the shorter end of the wrench into the keyhole on the bottom part of your lock. Apply intense pressure on this lock, then twist it gently.
6) A Butter Knife
It might sound childish to you when you hear that a butter knife can be used as a tool to unlock your button push the door. All you need is a knife from your kitchen. Plus point is it is very easy to use. All you have to do is put the knife inside the keyhole.
Start twisting it according to the lock. There you go! Your door can be unlocked within a minute. Be careful when you are using this technique. Many times you use a sharp knife and get your finger cut. So keep in mind to use a less sharp knife.
7) Kick The Door
If you are stuck in an empty room. There is nothing that can be used as a tool to unlock the door. Well, you can rely on your strength for sure. As we all know, the outward opening gates are weak in the lock mechanism.
If you are strong enough then you can easily take it down with a couple of kicks. This whole technique is based on newton’s third law- for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
8) A Cord
A strong rope or cord with a slipknot is extremely handy for unlocking a locked door without damaging it. For this action, it is great if you have a window at the top of your door.
Make sure your rope is long enough, just to pick a lock on the outside of a door. To open the door, grab the lock using a wire or cable and push from both sides.
9) Hinges Removal
It’s a successful but a bit damaging and aggressive process. You will need a screwdriver and a hammer to perform it. Fix the screwdriver between the pin and the doorknob. Now use the hammer and push it onto the screwdriver downwards.
You can stop when the pin and head get separated. You can remove all the door hinges using this. Also, always take preventive measures to protect your hand from the hammer.
10) Remove The Handle
In case, nothing gets successful you can consider removing the handle using a screwdriver. Take a screwdriver. Put it into the keyhole. Start twisting it gently. Lose the screw. Your handle is removed easily without any problem.
11) A Hammer
I shall like to suggest only in time of emergency to use a hammer. Like when your kid gets stuck in a room, you have to rescue him/her. Using a hammer will cause damage to your door. It will be your last to prefer over anything. Strike the lock with the hammer until the door lock gets separated and your door gets open.
12) Bobby Pin Technique
If you are a movie fan, you might have noticed they often use a bobby pin to open a door. The only drawback is time-consuming. To proceed, flatten two bobby pins to be used as a substitute for a key. Then, at the bottom of the keyhole, insert it.
Twist the lock’s pin until you hear a click or feel any pressure. Then put the pressure you’re experiencing in there to good use. To accomplish the task, twist the pin against this and treat it as it were keys. Smash! You are the one who has unlocked the door. Except for the time taken, it’s performed just like the movies.
13) Contact Locksmith
For somehow, these all tricks can fail to implement. The last option you got is to call a locksmith. Although, it is the last preference for you as it comes with a heavy price tag. Things can go out of budget. But still to solve your problem you have to take help from the locksmith.
Tools:
- A Credit Card
- A Screwdriver Or Substitute Key
- A Paper Clip With A Tension Wrench
- A Coat Hanger Made Of Metal
- Pick Your Lock
- A Butter Knife
- Kick The Door
- A Cord
- Hinges Removal
- Remove The Handle
- A Hammer
- Bobby Pin Technique
- Contact Locksmith
Materials: NA
FAQ
1. How To Open A Push And Twist Door Lock Without Hole?
a. Well, here are some creative hacks you can use-
b. Plastic card method
c. Doorknob removal method
d. Hinge removal method
You can read them all briefly, as discussed above.
2. How To Open A Push And Twist Door Lock With A Hole?
a. Paper clip method
b. Bobby pin method
c. Butterknife method
d. Coat hanger method
e. Wrench method
f. Screwdriver method
Final Talk
Well, now you can use all these hacks without seeking any professional help. At the time of emergency, try to be calm and find anyone tool discussed above to unlock your door without getting panicked. Also always pick from the best good push and twist magnetic door lock. Follow the tips and you are all set to handle the crisis.
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