How To Adjust Andersen French Doors

Vertical adjustment screw adjust hinges with door slightly open.

How to adjust andersen french doors.

Door should be supported by all hinges to make sure of maximum hinge performance. Check to be sure the closer you are attempting to release is the only closer on your door. Start adjustments at bottom hinge and move upward. Turn all of the screws on each side of the frame clockwise to tighten them and see if the doors are aligned again.

Open and close your andersen french door to determine where the door is rubbing. 1 remove the caps located on the interior bottom rail of the door 2 insert a flat blade screwdriver turning the screwdriver clockwise to raise the panel and counterclockwise to lower the panel see image 3 move one notch at a time checking the operation of the door panel as you go. Turn next hinge vertical adjustment screw clockwise until door moves slightly then turn counterclockwise 1 4 turn. If the door is rubbing against the floor then the door should be raised and vice versa.

The door should be supported by all hinges to make sure of maximum hinge performance. Andersen frenchwood hinge adjustment. The manufacturer s guide to andersen hinge adjustment included below can be utilized on hinged doors from the frenchwood series manufactured by andersen before november of 2005. Open both of the french doors to expose the screws holding the hinges in place.

Use the type of screwdriver that matches the heads on the hinge screws. Video of the day volume 0. Learn how to adjust hinges on the andersen frenchwood outswing patio door for optimal and smooth door operation. If the closer you are attempting to release is at the bottom of the door look up and vice versa.

If there is a second closer use the push button release to free the door. To adjust your andersen gliding patio door. Applies to the a series or 400 series fre. Repeat for remaining hinges working upward.

Andersen frenchwood hinge adjustment. Turn next hinge vertical adjustment screw clockwise until door moves slightly then turn counterclockwise 1 4 turn. Andersen frequently recommends dual closers.