A benefit of Andersen® A-Series, E-Series, 400 Series and 200 Series hinged patio doors is their multi-lock mechanism. The lock allows it to be universally handed, meaning that the same lock can work whether your door's hinges are on the right or left.

How to Change the Lock Mechanism's Handing

When you open and close your hinged patio door, the sloped side of the lock latch should be the first thing to touch the latch receiver on the other door or door frame. If the latch isn't pointing in the right direction, it can be corrected in a few quick steps outlined below in a YouTube video or written guide.

400 Series and A-Series Hinged Inswing or Outswing Patio Door Multi-Point Lock

Important: Some 200 Series inswing patio doors are equipped with single-point lock mechanisms, which cannot be changed. The single-point lock mechanism is handed either left or right, so incorrectly handed locks must be replaced.

This Article Will Help You:

• Change the lock mechanism's handing on your hinged patio door.

Tools and Supplies Needed

Supplies may vary depending on the door series you have, but in general you'll want:

• Safety glasses
• A screwdriver
• Hex wrench

Let's Get Started

Change the Lock Mechanism's Handing

The YouTube® video below shows you how to change the handing on A-Series and 400 Series Frenchwood® hinged inswing and outswing patio doors. If you do not have that kind of door, see the written guides below for instructions to change the handing of a patio door. Note: You may have to remove the entire lock mechanism from your door panel to change the handing.

• For written instructions to change the handing on E-Series inswing and outswing French patio doors, see Lock Mechanism Handing Guide (9069263).
• For written instructions to 200 Series inswing patio door with a multi-point lock, see Multi-point Lock Mechanism Replacement Guide (0005485).
• For written instructions to change the handing on A-Series and 400 Series Frenchwood® hinged inswing and outswing patio doors, see Lock Mechanism Change Guide (0005204).

Changing the Handing of the Latch on a Hinged Patio Door

For assistance with your lock mechanism, Contact Andersen® Windows and Doors.

Related Articles

For instructions to replace your 400 Series Frenchwood® hinged inswing or outswing patio door's lock mechanism, see Frenchwood® Hinged Inswing Patio Door Lock Mechanisms or 400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged Outswing Patio Door Lock Mechanisms.

For instructions to replace your A-Series or 400 Series Frenchwood® hinged inswing or outswing patio door lock mechanism, see Frenchwood® Hinged Inswing Patio Door Lock Mechanisms.

If your lock latch is jammed, see Lock Latch Stuck on Hinged Inswing or Outswing Patio Door.

For more details about your 200 Series inswing patio door, see 200 Series Inswing Patio Door Lock Mechanisms.

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