Andersen® A-Series and 400 Series Frenchwood® hinged inswing patio doors made after November 2005, as well as 400 Series Frenchwood® hinged inswing patio doors with Stormwatch® Protection, should have hinges that evenly distribute the load (or equal tension) across each hinge. If your patio door panel is not opening or closing easily, this article walks you through how to adjust the hinges.

How to Adjust Hinges on Frenchwood® Hinged Inswing Patio Doors Manufactured after Nov. 2005

To adjust your patio door hinges, follow the written instructions linked below or watch the YouTube® video included in this article.

A-Series Frenchwood® Hinged Inswing Patio Door

When to Use This Article

To help maintain proper operation, inspect the condition of your hinges and clean them at least once per year. If you live in a coastal, industrial, or agricultural area with higher levels of airborne material like dirt, dust, smoke, and salt spray, we recommend following these instructions at least every three (3) months.

Misaligned hinges can cause:

• Stiff or difficult handle and lock operation.
• Weatherstrip rubbing on the frame or panel.

This Article Will Help You:

• Adjust hinges on A-Series, 400 Series Frenchwood®, and 400 Series Frenchwood® with StormWatch® Protection hinged inswing patio doors.

Tools and Supplies Needed

• Safety glasses
• 5/32-inch hex wrench
• Step ladder (optional)

Let's Get Started

Adjust Hinges

For full written instructions on adjusting your hinges, follow steps one (1) and two (2) on Page 3 of the Hinge Replacement & Hardware Adjustment Guide for A-Series & 400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged Inswing Patio Doors (0005413) or see the simple instructions below.

For horizontal adjustments:

• With a 5/32-inch hex wrench, adjust all hinges inward or outward as needed to correct the gap and center the patio door panel in the frame. The gap between the door panel and the frame should be equal to the thickness of the 5/32-inch hex wrench.

For vertical adjustments:

1. With a 5/32-inch hex wrench, turn the vertical adjustment screw on the bottom hinge clockwise by a half turn.
2. Continue turning the screw until the door panel is centered vertically in the door frame.
3. On the next hinge, turn the vertical adjustment screw clockwise until the door panel moves slightly.
4. Turn counterclockwise a quarter turn.
5. Repeat for the remaining hinges (working up from the bottom hinge).

Adjusting a Frenchwood® Inswing Patio Door (Post-2005)

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