How to: Fix Screen Door Hinge (Rail) | Easy Long-Lasting Fix | SMTV

[@beckajean]

my storm door has been sitting for years because i didn’t know how to fix it. now i do. you are amazing.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

That is so wonderful! I'm glad I could help. Have a great day!

[@beckajean]

@@SaveMoneyTV thank you so much!!

[@JC-bu8zd]

Now this is a Useful video !!!! Thank you !! other videos say #1. buy a new part, #2. screw it in. This was a Great video, how to Fix it !!!!

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Thanks JC, I'm glad you found it helpful and practical. Thanks for watching!

[@oldbridgemaker2094]

Great video, but if you've got a storm door or security door that isn't as bad as this one, you can just use a helper or a prybar to life the door and insert a 1/4" E-clip at the bottom of each hinge. A few cents and a few seconds. A few drops of oil is a good idea too.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Great fix and maintenance tip. Thanks for sharing!

[@historybadam]

Thank you both so much! The door not shutting is so frustrating and the E-Clip delayed the requirement to replace the Z Bar for at least another year!

[@alanbubienczyk2898]

Thank You for giving me an idea. I fixed mine little bit different, I used: Muzata 40Pack Cable Railing Kit Protective Protector Sleeves Grommet for Wood Posts for 1/8" 5/32" 3/16" Wire Rope T316 Stainless Steel CR88 and some 5/16" stainless steel washers. Surprisingly CR88 fit perfectly in place of cheap plastic sleeves ( I had higher expectations from brand like Anderson...). $16 worth of parts, some adjustments and my door opens properly again. Thank You for sharing your fix!

[@cristinastor]

Those guides have the exact inner and outer diameter as the plastic ones you replaced them with?

[@FliesLikeABrick]

Great video on how to repair/replace the existing components instead of replacing the entire assembly!

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Thanks FliesLikeABrick (!😅) I hope it works for you. In a "throw-away" society, it's good to get back to repairing rather than landfill. And it saves a few bucks to boot!

[@FliesLikeABrick]

@@SaveMoneyTV I ended up doing something slightly different to repair mine, but your video was useful in seeing how to disassemble the hinge components - something I was hung up on for a bit

[@SaveMoneyTV]

@@FliesLikeABrick Gladit was useful and that you were able to repair it.

[@tammyturtle4434]

@@FliesLikeABrick well would you care to tell us what you did?

[@FliesLikeABrick]

​@@tammyturtle4434I can't remember now

[@frankperez2741]

Wow , I just took your information and fixed my 40 year old storm door didn’t need to file it back

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Wow, great! I didn't know the mechanism would be the same. Another little tip not in the video is to keep the contact points oiled with machine oil.

[@anthonycharron1390]

Great Job on explaining and showing in detail how to perform your "fix"! One could argue the time you spent making a brass spacer vs spending the $60 for the new hinge rail, but they also would have to weigh in that the rest of the door is still old and other parts will most likely fail too. Thanks also for pointing out the Brass/Lead chemical components - Nice to know you not only want to help people fix things inexpensively themselves, but you also care for their safety and health. Excellent video!

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it. The rest of the door is in great shape with the hinge rail being the only concern so far, so I feel good about the time spent vs. savings ratio. Time definitely has to factor into the equation when determining the "value" of a fix. Thanks for watching, all the best!

[@momustapha]

I don't like to subscribe to too many channels but you're video and camera angles and everything was just perfect. You my friend are a wiz. Subscribed.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Thanks for subscribing! I'm glad you liked the video. All the best to you!

[@JC-bu8zd]

Me too !!! Just a good smart cheap video!!! Makes me interested to see what other nifty fix ideas he has.

[@normandothegreat]

I used zip ties until the weather improves. Thanks for sharing your fix.😊👍

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Nice idea. Curious, how is that working? Thanks for watching!

[@normandothegreat]

@SaveMoneyTV believe it or not, it's been over a week and they are still holding up. 😊👍

[@nicksshitbro]

Very informative, thank you for making this! I'm going to check my doors now to see how badly my bushings are. Probably gone lol.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

You are welcome. Good luck!

[@gtlfb]

Andersen storm doors have a lifetime warranty (as long as you registered your initial purchase). Our latch gave out after 12 years, they sent me a replacement no charge, no argument. Now starting to have hinge trouble, so will check with them on getting a replacement Z strip.

[@hoosain9381]

5mm makes a lot of difference nice job

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Thanks Hoosain!

[@chuckseminski]

Thank you, saved my day.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Cool! Glad it helped. :-)

[@raykaelin]

Dude, great video, you saved my life. thank you.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Possibly the best "thanks" I've ever received. Glad it was helpful!

[@DadDare]

helpful video thank you very much

[@SaveMoneyTV]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@ajeys7370]

Awesome video , I was just wondering , if I can use a regular nut , will that work thanks

[@SaveMoneyTV]

I use the brass because it is a little softer and as much as possible you want the nut to take the wear and tear rather than the hinge. Also, it's a good idea to oil the nut and hinge regularly. Again, by decreasing wear on the hinge, it will extend the life of the rail, and the repair. Good luck!

[@LuisRodriguez-bv4cl]

thank you!!

[@SaveMoneyTV]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@ont08]

My door blew off not long ago. So does all of them have a spring? Because i found all the pieces but maybe it’s the springs I’m missing

[@lancerudy9934]

Very nice video!

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Thank you very much!

[@matssundin1292]

My hinges are broke. Can u just replace the hinges?

[@djpershan]

Thank you for the great video. Is there anywhere where I can just buy the plastic washer and spring?

[@SaveMoneyTV]

You may be able to find them on Amazon. Also check a local Habitat for Humanity Building Restore as they may have the whole unit, or something you could strip down for parts.

[@avenqer]

No way to just buy a replacement hinge? Thanks for sharing your fix.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Yes, but the new hinge rail was $60 (Canadian Dollars). I'll probably need to buy one eventually, but this should at least double it's life. Keep oiling it and it should extend it's life even further. Thanks for watching!

[@glenleslie8140]

if you get the exact measurements of the hinge length on your door and the diameter and length of the guts from your door, there are multiple hinges "like" these hinges on Amazon. No one names this brand of storm door by name with replacement hinges (as of Aug 2024) but several look similar. I would guess that the reason this company started selling the entire "hinge rail" (pre-mounted hinges with an entire 80 inch strip of metal they sit in) is because over time they changed vendors for the hinges and guts and had slightly different hinge sizes and this way a) they charge you 3x to 4x what just the hinges themselves would cost and b) it covers up the slight changes in size over time.

[@glenleslie8140]

p.s. the part (at least for my Emco/Anderson storm door) is now $US89 on the Andersen website.

[@timothyboucher9371]

Is it possible if you put too large of a spacer that the door will be too high ?

[@SaveMoneyTV]

It's hard to say without seeing the door in question, but theoretically the spacer should just return the door to the height where it hung originally. But, I suppose it could depend on how much wear has occured, and where the wear has occured.

[@glenleslie8140]

is there any reason you can't just use multiple steel washers of a desirable diameter instead of the brass nut?

[@SaveMoneyTV]

I haven't tried that, but it sounds feasible. Good luck!

[@nate8014]

There are also new bushing kits available.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

That's great information, thanks Nate!

[@chaffwindow]

I suspect I'm out of my depth there, but I was wondering why use these brass acorn nuts when you will cut them down, removing the acorn part? Just that they provide more material to work with?

[@SaveMoneyTV]

I used the acorn nuts because of the extra thickness. Each repair will need a different amount of shimming and the acorn nut gives you plenty to work with. I used brass because it is softer than steel so it won't wear the aluminum hinges as quickly (hopefully). Keep them well oiled to prevent additional wear and tear.

[@patriciar4427]

Isn't there a way to replace that hinge without having to remove the whole door? My center hinge pin has totally fallen out (bought the house that way). If I remove the top hinge and center hinge, is there a way to just replace the pin? Sorry..... I am a senior gal and that much work is too much for me :(

[@hollywood2108]

My screws are not staying in at top any suggestions

[@bobjones8378]

A new hinge rail is $60 ,you used a harder substance on aluminum it's going to eat it .

[@ernestkooistra1559]

Super!!!

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@billsinclair7280]

I know this video is a couple years old but I felt compelled to comment. If you're going to grind the top off of the acorn nut anyway why not just start with a regular nut instead of an acorn a nut? I've done similar mods myself many times. I've used a nut or a couple of thick washers to use as bushings. But I don't understand why you had to start with acorn nuts.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Hi Bill, that's a great point. Another type of nut and/or washers will work too. I used the acorn nut because I wanted brass, and it was an easy to find brass nut that was in stock at any local hardware store and also the perfect diameter. Thanks for watching!

[@gailteuschler7672]

can a storm door be replaced using the same frame and just replacing the storm door itself?

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Hard to know if they would be compatible without seeing them. Is the hinge spacing the same? Most doors come with the frame and if this is the case, then using the manufactured frame would ensure the best hanging of the door.

[@ParksYT22]

That's insane how many tools you have at home 😂

[@SaveMoneyTV]

LOL! I have a country property with 2 houses, 2 barns, 1 workshop, 1 shed, and a pump house to maintain. (too much maintanance!!!) I have my tools, my Dad's tools, and my Grandpa's tools...it's still not enough! 😅

[@justinberry3991]

Why use acorn nuts when your gonna grind off the acorn

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Good question. I prefer the brass because it's softer, and the acorn nut has extra depth so you can customize it's finished thickness; which will be different for each hinge repair. Don't forget to oil the repaired hinge a few times per year to prevent wear. Thanks for watching!

[@jhalleck]

I would have used SS washers. 🤔

[@shanenorth8663]

So my spring broke on my hinge, anybody got anything for that?

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Maybe check a "Habitat for Humanity" Restore for used hinges and use it for parts?

[@Jeanne52573]

Can you tell me where I can get the pins, springs and washer as our storm door lost these. Thank you.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

You could try contacting the manufacturer, or also look for parts at a building demolition contractor's yard in your area.

[@FliesLikeABrick]

Jeanne, are you still looking for these parts? I may be able to make replacements if you aren't able to get them from Andersen

[@Stupid_Blondy]

Duuuude! Thanks!!!!

[@SaveMoneyTV]

No problem! Hope it was helpful.