Andersen Storm Door Latch Problems

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Andersen storm door latch problems.

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Today we re gonna fix part of a lock from an andersen frenchwood door. This is amount of latch is crucial for engaging locking on to the passive door. For a few simple problems though you might not have to go that far. With one of the best warranties in the industry we provide comprehensive support if issues arise.

A little troubleshooting can go a long way toward getting your storm door operating correctly again and can save you few bucks. 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. Even if you manually pull it closed all the way it doesn t latch. Don t have your serial number.

Simply enter your storm door serial number to be directed to information tailored specific to your storm door model. Andersen has created windows and doors for more than 100 years. Start from the top down on your door. The question is how to adjust the latch to fully extend and grab on to the latch plate.

Another thing to try is remove the screws that hold the latch side z bar on one at a time. Find out if your andersen product is still under warranty by calling 888 888 7020. Its 3000 series storm door is designed to be energy efficient and long lasting. Sometimes i completely remove the storm door and reinstall it because of settling problems.

While a trusted company among builders and contractors this particular door is not without its problems. 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. Just open the door and then let go and try to let it close on its own it does not latch.

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