How to Replace a Storm Door | Andersen 400 Series
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- In this video, I replace an old worn out storm door with a new one. This is an Andersen 400 Series door but the install should be similar for other screen door installs.
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Thanks for watching! 😃
Now I see why the video is 40 minutes. That is much more complicated than I thought it would be. But so worth it.
Yeah, it's not really difficult, just a lot of steps.
Thank you for the outtakes. That exasperated sigh is how I sound when I am trying to do projects around the house. Sometimes there is swearing involved as well.
This is exactly what I needed today. Watching you do hard work makes me feel better about all the work I'm not doing today! 😂
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Thank you for this. I made so many mistakes. And then I ended up with spare parts. And I had to see your video to make sure it worked. And it definitely did.
So grateful for this video. You are giving confidence on installing mine. Thank you
Awesome to hear! Hope it helps and thank you for always showing your support!!
This video saved my ass when my grandparents asked if I could hang their door, thanks for the clear and thoughtful video
Awesome! We needed this on CZcams for a while now. A thoroughly explained installation of a storm door from start to finish.
I have installed that very same door a couple times. Thanks for the tutorial, Matt!
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OMG. I have done so many storm door installation on my houses over the years. retired now in Florida and do not need a storm door. LOL Nice job. Looks like you have quite a bit of work to do. It will be interesting to follow you on your journey. I will be reliving my days fixing up a 1978 home when we lived up north
OMG…..You were spot on! Tell me you work for Anderson Co. Tell me! Your pace, your explanation of, rational, etc was perfect! I can’t express enough this is probably one of the best explanation videos I’ve heard.
Honest to be, I don’t even read the directions. I played the video to its entirety. Then I played the video in chunks and mirrored the video. I now know why it’s 40 mins long.
Funny….on top of the box it says easy installation. That means 1 or 2 things. It means you’re either screwed or royally screwed. I say screw that…..Follow his video, go slow, and knock her out. Oh, by the way I had a 20 yr old Anderson Storm door that I took down that I put up myself. Wow what a difference from today’s Anderson 400 series. From a Honda to a nice Lincoln! Good job Anderson. I love it and……it was installed perfectly! Good job on the video! Thanks!
Woah. I LOVE this comment! So happy I could help! I really appreciate the feedback. Enjoy your new door!
Very well done diy video east to follow and excellent instructions keep up the professional work!!
I put a Larson Platinum full glass w/screen in my place a couple months ago, we really like it a lot. It has a double locking latch and it is a quality storm screen door.
This is the second time someone mentioned Larson... when I do a door on my own house I will have to look into them! Thanks!
@@TheFixerHomeRepair they carry them at Lowe’s.
Lovin the idiot proof instructions ,Lovin the boink, and a big shout out to the camera person. She has caught some excellent action shots.😂
Thanks for posting this video. I found it very helpful. Anderson should put a QR code of this video on the box and/or in the instructions. In fact, you should be paid by them for providing such good advice. This could help reduce the number of negative reviews...
I installed the exact same door on my home years back. You didn’t mess up when drilling the holes, the template is off. Ran into the exact same problem when drilling. Called customer service. They knowingly ship that model with universal instructions to cover a number of similar storm door models, yet the template for this particular one doesn’t line up exactly where it should. Long story short, their customer service sucks and unless you’re handy, installing this model can be a nightmare for inexperienced homeowners.
Wow that is interesting. I wonder how much it would cost them to send out specific instructions for each door. 🤔 thank you for sharing that info! I feel a little better 🤣
@@TheFixerHomeRepair It's not astronomically expensive to set individual templates and installation instructions, so I don't know why companies don't do that.
This absolutely is more detailed for the average home owner and can try your patience for sure I think I would rather design a submarine than put this door in.You could install 2 pre-hung doors to one of these doors no thank you
This was a huge job. Great job.
Use spade bit for handles. Make sure it’s the type with spurs on the paddle part of bit. The skin on these doors is thin aluminum and the spurs cut right through. Larson doors supply a spade bit with their doors for this purpose.
Yes, you did indeed have to say "boink". Ha! Great instructive video Matt! Loved it.
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I'm having 2 put on in a week. Now i know what to do if the contractor messes up LOL
That seemed like a lot of work to put in a door. But awesome to see you do it. Lol. Great video my friend.
Ok , I am thinking I could assist but leave the installation to the professionals. We are redoing a home and it’s been frustrating and fun at the same time . But I would not change the experience for anything. The results like your work are all worth it!
In Australia we don’t have storm doors but we do have security screens with fly wire.
Watching your outtakes let's me know how it would go for me. If those things happen to you when you obviously know what you are doing and have experience, it would be 100 x worse for me if I actually tried this on my own. The storm door on the cellar, which is the entrance we use all the time, is completely messed up. It's not even a normal size-- 29 1/2 x 66. I just noticed two screws missing on the hinge side. I"m hoping for an easy fix, but probably not. The door has become uneven and I have to lift and pull/slam it to shut it. The neighbors have stopped running to the window to see what the noise is. LOL not kidding. I know if I started it would never end. It would be one thing after the other, the door jamb, the threshold, who knows what else, and I would be in over my head. 😭
Did you buy this house knowing you’d have fixit content for the next ten years? 😂 I’m guessing yes.
Pretty much any house that’s not new construction or most newly renovated is gonna have some small things here and there always anyway. It’s always something 🤣
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Step drill might help you avoid the blowout doing those 3/4 holes. Nice vid overall!
Good job, so cool watching you 'fix it', TFS!
That bottom orange piece was working as intended. It supposed to hold the door a bit high. Once you have the door squared and screwed in you remove it. The to fill the gap at the bottom you loosen the screws holding the bottom piece (the one the sweep goes into) and adjust it down to fill the gap as you like. Then tighten the screws to fix it in place.
I understand you can lower the sweep after but both the hinge and latch rail would have a gap at the bottom. As I said in the video, follow the instructions as you want but I wanted those tight to the threshold. 😀👍
Great video, thank you!
Good content, thanks for making the video, but one inch Phillips head screws are the worst fasteners out there 😂
Your guide on replacing a storm door with the Andersen 400 Series is incredibly helpful! The clear instructions and practical tips make this task seem approachable, showcasing your expertise and dedication. Your content empowers others to tackle home improvements with confidence. And I am Floating Village Life, Hit follow and let's explore together!
Update your light bulb outside the door .Those spiral bulbs are known to blow out . They can spray flames from the base of the bulbs . Swap to the LED style . I prefer the daylight bulbs Cleaner light in my opinion .
And they’re usually filled with toxic mercury.
nice as always! i'm now going to stand outside out back and stare at the storm door-less back door! lmao oop
Love the video! Keep up the good work! 💪
The sleepers at the end.... did make me.laugh! Hah but great job, looks amazing
And I thought it was only us amuther rookies who couldnt balance a screw on the tip. Thanks for showing us that you pros suffer the same pain 😅 Great video though - Thanks
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Looks great. Fun video. TY.
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Great video! Last Summer we installed a new Thermatru front door with sidelights and such. We also added a Larson storm door which was ridiculously essy to install. While Im sure it cost more than the 400 kit door. It was literally a 15 minute install, if that. Nice work!
Don’t think I have ever installed one but that sounds great!
@TheFixerHomeRepair You'll pay the price I guess, but it's ridiculously easy and very user friendly with no assembly out of the box
The next step up Anderson doors from this one feature a quick install setup. The frame is prebuilt and fully attached so you just put it in the opening and screw it in. You have to be careful though as those only come in a left or right version and not universal like this model.
Thanks for posting
Thanks for watching!!
The home I just bought is missing the storm door but you can tell there used to be one. I seriously don't know what the pervious owner did with this place.
RIGHT NOW! lets go!
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I have a door similar to that with the screen in the door. How do u replace the screen? Mine came apart at the top and the glass will not stay up. Had to screw the glass section up because it kept falling down. Hope u understand that explanation better than me.
Buying my first house soon and 1 thing that was on the inspection list was replacing the storm doors
I hope the video helps if you are planning on replacing them. Good luck with buying the house!!
I have the full glass model of this door and mine shuts way to fast. Like it slows down as it gets close and soft closes but you have to jump inside real quick or it will smack you. No adjustments I've made on it solve this issue.
You need to adjust the door closer. There should be an adjustment screw that will let you control the speed with which it shuts. Don't go too far or it wont have enough speed/force to lock the latch.
I'm gonna bring this up: door handle orientation. You installed your handles with the arc up instead of down (like the old one). Not usre if there is a right way or not, but ergonomically, it seemed better to have the arc down. I have door handles in this shape on my interior doors and got into an argument over this orientation...I lost.
With the outside curve of the arc upward, you don't have to press as much to shift the latch. Something something physics leverage widdledeedoo. :D
We don't need storm doors in western Oregon, we deal with dampness and worse from rain if we don't button up our structures.
So my front door trim is this weird foam/plastic like stuff. Could I just use longer screws on the front side to get them through and grab the wood framing behind it?
Sure! As long as you think putting long screws in won’t crush it, should be fine. 👍
It sure looks like a Larson door. Maybe Andersen farmed it out.
That was one level video lol
Is the next video going to be "cleaning and painting your old, beat-up door"...? 🤣
Maybe 🤔 🤣
lol ha what a funny guy! Good job though; lol
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What is the purpose of a storm door? We don't have them in New Zealand.
Keeps the rain/snow from hammering the door and potentially rotting it out prematurely. Also allows you to open the entry door and let the screen door bring in some air on nice days.
@TheFixerHomeRepair Ah, thankyou. Here, our doors are protected by the porch or the roof overhang.
What is the purpose of the storm door anyway? A lot of things seem mad evil in us. Using shims installing a regular door or window when there is ajufix. 1000% easier. Nice clip as always
Keeps snow, rain, dead leaves, and such from blowing or piling up against the actual door, reducing the chance of leaks or damage to the door or its trim. And in warmer months, you can put a screen in place of the glass, open the inner door, and get a nice breeze :)
@@redwitch12 This particular door has the screen integrated into the top section of glass. The top section slides down and the screen replaces it. So when you have the glass up there is no visible screen to see/get damaged. And yes the main reason for these extra doors is to protect the main door during storm. Most of Europe doesn't get the the type of winds some parts of the US do that has driving sideways rain at 200KM/h or more.
North Scotland person - storm doors are not something I have ever seen here - what is their benefit?
Hey! I would say probably the best thing about them is they stop snow from piling up in the doorway and keep water out to prevent rot and damage of the actual entry door. Those are my best guesses anyway haha. Thanks for checking it out!
The main benefit is to protect the main door from storms. There are parts of the US that have severe winds (200KM/h or more) that can easily drive rain around any sealed door. These add extra protection from that. Also the upper glass in this one slides down and the hole is replaced by an integrated mesh screen. So you can get ventilation going through it but keep bugs out.
Thanks both
I call the “piston” the door shock.
I like it. I rotate "piston", "closer" and "actuator"
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That door is garbage.