Andersen Storm Door Latch Problems

The issue it that there is some amount of play in the lock mechanism which allows the door handle to droop somewhat and pull the latch from 100 extended where it will catch to 75 extended were it does not engage the strike plate.

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. If you don t do anything i e. A proud part of andersen s culture is embracing individual differences and celebrating diversity. Another thing to try is remove the screws that hold the latch side z bar on one at a time.

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It will start to close open itself again and then the pressure of the closer will release and it will close but not latch. Sometimes i completely remove the storm door and reinstall it because of settling problems. Maybe you can get away with just shimming the latch side.