Take the door off the hinges.
Front door wont open when unlocked.
If you can see the door hinges you can open the door.
Use a hammer to tap up the.
The door could be misaligned so that although the door can be unlocked while the door is ajar when closed the door cannot unlock.
Insert a long sturdy item with a flat tip preferably a flat head screwdriver if available between the top rung of the door s top hinge and the head of the bolt securing the door to the hinge.
This is largely a matter of trial and error and may require muscle and a bit of teamwork.
This video is for when you can t open your door from either the inside or the outside not both if you can t open your door from both the inside and outside.
Place a large flat head screwdriver at the top of the hinge just under the large pin head that holds it in place.
Look for the set screw on neck of the knob between the handle and door.
If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to remove the door from its hinges.
If the bolt moves but not enough to allow the door to open the mechanism probably needs lubrication.
The lock cylinder may be broken so that you cannot use your key or anything else to move your door lock into the unlocked position.