Andersen Storm Door Latch Problems

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Andersen storm door latch problems.

Just open the door and then let go and try to let it close on its own it does not latch. Even if you manually pull it closed all the way it doesn t latch. Another thing to try is remove the screws that hold the latch side z bar on one at a time. See links for more information.

The question is how to adjust the latch to fully extend and grab on to the latch plate. With most storm door handle problems the best fix is a quick and inexpensive replacement. Andersen has created windows and doors for more than 100 years. Don t have your serial number.

Maybe you can get away with just shimming the latch side. Simply enter your storm door serial number to be directed to information tailored specific to your storm door model. Start from the top down on your door. Its 3000 series storm door is designed to be energy efficient and long lasting.

While a trusted company among builders and contractors this particular door is not without its problems. Find out if your andersen product is still under warranty by calling 888 888 7020. A normally functioning andersen french door has 16 32 of an inch of latch protruding from the active door. This is amount of latch is crucial for engaging locking on to the passive door.

It will start to close open itself again and then the pressure of the closer will release and it will close but not latch. If you don t do anything i e. 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. Type your question into the field below to search our database of helpful articles.

Today we re gonna fix part of a lock from an andersen frenchwood door. Sometimes i completely remove the storm door and reinstall it because of settling problems. A proud part of andersen s culture is embracing individual differences and celebrating diversity. Andersen collects certain categories of personal information.

I have fixed this very lock in the past with some epoxy. A little troubleshooting can go a long way toward getting your storm door operating correctly again and can save you few bucks.