The non locking side of the door should have a small hole likely on.
Door locked from outside.
Residential interior doors like those on bathrooms and bedrooms lock for privacy but aren t really made to be impassable.
Designed as extra security for exterior doors.
Entry can be gained by entering a numeric code on the programmable keypad without the need for a key.
These items generally have the right shape and size to maneuver inside the confines of the lock without damaging the mechanism.
Push an eyeglasses screwdriver a paper clip hammered flat or a very small butter knife into this hole.
This method works on doors with privacy handles locked by pushing a button in the door handle.
If you re locked on the other side look for a tiny hole on the doorknob.
Bump open a tumbler lock.
With this electronic door lever you can control entry to your home more easily and securely and our flex lock feature allows you to set the lock to automatically re lock after 5 seconds of inactivity.
Provide greater control over access to your home.
Bumping a lock does take some practice and especially in the case of cheaper locks it.
To pick this kind of lock select a bobby pin or straightened paper clip.
For use in combination with a door knob lever lock.
Push button locks generally present on the outside of the door as a small round hole centered in the middle of the knob.