How to Quick Fix Commercial Bathroom Handicapped Handle

Fig.1 Bathroom handle

By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
None

We went to a fancy hotel by the beach. It was wonderful and the views were much better than from our own home. It was relaxing and we enjoyed the beach scene. Our hotel room was first class, and had a huge bathroom and very modern locks.  

This post shows the six steps to troubleshot hotel bathroom door handle.

Step 1: The front desk wanted to know: So what could be the problem? Well the locks in the bathroom if locked by mistake could lock us out of the bathroom.
Step 2: Fig.1 shows a new brass handicapped-approved handles.
Step 3: Fig.2 show the lock not engaged inside the bathroom.

Fig.2 Inside lock

Step 4: Fig.3 shows the latch was locked within the bathroom. If the lock was accidentally engaged and the door was pulled closed, then the door was locked. It was a bit of confusion on how to get back into the bathroom.

Fig.3 Latch locked

Step 5: So what was the solution from the front desk? Rattle the door until the lock came loose.
Step 6: Fig.4 and fig.5 move the door handle up and down several times to release the door lock and it worked. I spoke to the front desk to see if this problem had occurred before and they stated no it had not. The solution did not disturb our vacation, and I had a story to write about. It was quite funny at the time and now I can share it with my web family.

Fig.4
Rattle

Fig.5 up and down

Update: DIY Advisor has New blogs check them today:

• Handyman Blog: DIY Advisor
• DIY Advisor Sitemap
• Food Blog: From Kiwis To Pistachios
• Food Blog Sitemap
• Tool Blog: DIY Advisor Toolbox
• Tool Blog Sitemap
• Artwork Blog: Light in Dark Artwork
• Artwork Blog Sitemap
• Class-A Tests: DIY Class-A Drivers License Tests
• Class-A Tests Sitemap: Class-A Sitemap
• DIY Poem: DIY Poem Meter Blog
• DIY Poem Sitemap: DIY Poem Sitemap

• Cookie Alert: European Union laws requires that you know that this blog uses cookies. If you are concerned about this please click here to see how Google uses this information.

Note: The DIY Advisor assumes no liability for omissions, errors or the outcome of any jobs. The reader must always exercise reasonable caution, follow current codes and regulations that may apply, and is urged to consult with a licensed contractor if in doubt about any steps on these posts. All names were changed to protect client's privacy. DIY Advisor. Reproduction of site content including photos without permission prohibited. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2011-