Andersen Storm Door Latch Problems

Andersen has created windows and doors for more than 100 years.

Andersen storm door latch problems. 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. Another thing to try is remove the screws that hold the latch side z bar on one at a time. While a trusted company among builders and contractors this particular door is not without its problems.

A proud part of andersen s culture is embracing individual differences and celebrating diversity. 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. Simply enter your storm door serial number to be directed to information tailored specific to your storm door model. With most storm door handle problems the best fix is a quick and inexpensive replacement.

For a few simple problems though you might not have to go that far. A normally functioning andersen french door has 16 32 of an inch of latch protruding from the active door. Even if you manually pull it closed all the way it doesn t latch. This is amount of latch is crucial for engaging locking on to the passive door.

Andersen stands behind our products and has for more than a century. Maybe you can get away with just shimming the latch side. Start from the top down on your door. Type your question into the field below to search our database of helpful articles.

It will start to close open itself again and then the pressure of the closer will release and it will close but not latch. Don t have your serial number. Its 3000 series storm door is designed to be energy efficient and long lasting. Just open the door and then let go and try to let it close on its own it does not latch.

Today we re gonna fix part of a lock from an andersen frenchwood door. Andersen collects certain categories of personal information. The epoxy worked well for a f. See links for more information.

If you don t do anything i e. The question is how to adjust the latch to fully extend and grab on to the latch plate.