Using an awl or small screwdriver push the button in all the way and at the same time pull off the handle.
To open a door easily the handle should be fixed.
You can try bracing one foot against the frame and pulling hard.
Don t try to kick or smash it open because this could damage the door and injure you.
However before you begin to do this you should take the time to adequately determine which type of door knob you have in place.
Tighten a loose door handle photo 1.
If the hinges are on your right you need a right handed lever.
Use a spatula or putty knife to get a little space between the door and the frame then use a combination of wiggling and brute force to get the door open.
Look for the door hinges and select a lever in which the handle points toward the hinges.
If the hinges are on your left you need a.