Andersen Storm Door Latch Problems

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Andersen storm door latch problems.

While a trusted company among builders and contractors this particular door is not without its problems. Start from the top down on your door. I have fixed this very lock in the past with some epoxy. See links for more information.

Simply enter your storm door serial number to be directed to information tailored specific to your storm door model. If you don t do anything i e. For a few simple problems though you might not have to go that far. Just open the door and then let go and try to let it close on its own it does not latch.

A normally functioning andersen french door has 16 32 of an inch of latch protruding from the active door. My door has 11 32 of latch protruding from the active door and when the active door is pushed closed it is inadequate to grab on to the the lock plate of the passive door. Find out if your andersen product is still under warranty by calling 888 888 7020. With one of the best warranties in the industry we provide comprehensive support if issues arise.

With most storm door handle problems the best fix is a quick and inexpensive replacement. A proud part of andersen s culture is embracing individual differences and celebrating diversity. Sometimes i completely remove the storm door and reinstall it because of settling problems. Type your question into the field below to search our database of helpful articles.

Andersen has created windows and doors for more than 100 years. This is amount of latch is crucial for engaging locking on to the passive door. Its 3000 series storm door is designed to be energy efficient and long lasting. Today we re gonna fix part of a lock from an andersen frenchwood door.

Don t have your serial number. Andersen collects certain categories of personal information. Maybe you can get away with just shimming the latch side. Another thing to try is remove the screws that hold the latch side z bar on one at a time.

It will start to close open itself again and then the pressure of the closer will release and it will close but not latch. Andersen stands behind our products and has for more than a century.