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Title	Replace Hinges on 400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged Inswing Patio Doors

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Replacement hinges for 400 Series inswing patio doors vary by product vintage, finish, handing, and part availability.

How to Replace Hinges on 400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged Inswing Patio Doors

Below you'll find details about which replacement hinges are compatible with your patio door and guidance on identifying, ordering, and replacing your hinges, as needed. Hinges are available in multiple finish options to match your patio door's exterior color. The exact replacement hinge depend on your door's vintage.

This Article Will Help You:

Identify your hinges based on manufacturing date.
Order replacement hinges.

Find hinge adjustment resources.

Install replacement hinges.

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Identify Hinges Based on Vintage/Manufacturing Date

To identify your door's vintage, use the Identify My Product Opens in a New Browser Tab tool or compare the hinges on your door to the images and details below.

Hinges for Doors Manufactured from 2005 to Present

Hinges feature the “Andersen” logo on the hinge, as seen in the image below.
Door panels are manufactured to be compatible with this hinge.

The metal hinge has two rectangular leaves with rounded corners, multiple screw holes, a central hinge barrel, and the Andersen logo printed on one leaf.

Current Hinge Used on Andersen Frenchwood® Patio Doors

Hinges for Doors Manufactured from 1991 to 2005

Hinges feature the "AW" triangle logo on the hinge leaf, as seen in the image below.
The hinge leaf attaches to the frame, and the hinge receiver attaches to the door panel.

The metal hinge has two rectangular leaves with rounded corners, multiple screw holes, a central hinge barrel, and the AW logo printed on one leaf.

Pre-2005 Hinge Used on Andersen Frenchwood® Patio Doors

Hinges for Doors Manufactured from 1989 to 1991

Adjustable hinge design specific to this vintage.

Close-up of a patio door hinge assembly showing a hinge and matching receiver component with mounting holes and adjustment screws.

Pre-1991 Hinge Used on Andersen Frenchwood® Patio Doors

Order Hinges for 400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged Inswing Patio Doors

Before ordering replacement hinges, consider a hinge adjustment, which might resolve an operational issue. See the articles below for guidance on hinge adjustment frequency and steps:

For patio doors manufactured after November 2005, see Adjust Hinges on Frenchwood® Hinged Inswing Patio Doors (Made After Nov. 2005).
For patio doors manufactured from 1991 to November 2005, see Adjust Hinges on Frenchwood® Hinged Inswing Patio Doors (Made Before Nov. 2005).
For patio doors manufactured from 1989 to 1991, see Adjust Hinges on 400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Doors, 1989 to 1991.

To ensure you order the correct replacement hinge:

Identify your patio door using the images above or the Identify My Product tool.
Confirm door handing of your door, which is required to order the correct replacement hinge.
- A-Series and 400 Series Frenchwood® Inswing Patio Door and Replacement Part Handing
Confirm hinge finish.

Hinged Patio Door Hardware Styles and Finish Options

Replacement Options for Doors Manufactured from 2005 to Present

Since current 400 Series Frenchwood® hinged inswing patio doors are constructed for modern hinges, no modifications need to be made when replacing a hinge.

See Replacement Hinge Opens in a New Browser Tab options.

Replacement Options for Doors Manufactured from 1991 to 2005

Original hinges are available in limited quantities, and the hinge leaf and hinge receiver are sold separately.

Contact Andersen® Windows and Doors for assistance with a quote to replace your hinges.

Replacement Options for Doors Manufactured from 1989 to 1991

A direct replacement hinge is no longer available.

You can upgrade to the current hinge style following the instructions below.

To upgrade older hinges, we recommend:

Replacing all hinges on the patio door panel; see Replacement Hinge options.
Ordering a rout template.

The rout template allows you to properly prepare the door panel to install the upgraded, modern hinge.

Replace Hinges on 400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged Inswing Patio Doors

Refer to the YouTube® video and written instructions for replacing hinges on hinged patio doors.

To replace the hinges on patio doors manufactured from 2005 to present, follow steps one (1) through three (3) on Page 2 of the Hinge Replacement & Hinge and Hardware Adjustment Guide (0005413).
To replace and update the hinges on patio doors manufactured before 2005, follow the instructions in the Hinge Replacement and Route Modification Guide (0005420).

Replacing the Hinges on Frenchwood® Hinged Doors

The video below is about replacing hinges on a door manufactured after 2005, but can also be a useful visual aid if you're upgrading vintage hinges.

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