How do I fix a door handle that won't return to the "up" position?




One of the lever style door handles on a French door set has suddenly become almost locked in the down position. I cannot get it to stay in the horizontal position it was in before, and the latch stays retracted.
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Have you tried taking it apart to see if it's just stuck or if there is something that's broken. Don't lose the small parts!