Installation of Andersen LuminAire Retractable Screen Door

[@kissaraven6148]

Your install tutorial was so awesome that I did not even get the instructions out and installed in myself..thanks so much!!

[@michaelerbreviews]

Wow, that was a bold move. Thanks for your confidence in my installation tutorial and for your comment.

[@jujurock64]

The Bob Ross of screen door installs. Ur voice is meant for tutorials. U inspire confidence. Lol great video

[@michaelerbreviews]

Thanks for the comment. Hope you'll consider subscribing.

[@SommelierForHire]

Thank you! I could never have put this in without your video. The directions with it are confusing as heck. Your video made it so simple. Thank you again ❤

[@michaelerbreviews]

Glad it helped! Thanks for your comment.

[@boogybass]

Thank you very much for this tutorial! My wife and I put a couple of pieces of wood at the bottom just to keep the screen level while drilling the holes in. That way the other person who isn't drilling could concentrate on holding the screen in as close as possible. This might help if you're doing this by yourself too.

[@michaelerbreviews]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing.

[@paolaarletty6525]

Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I just purchased this exact same screen door and am excited to finally leave the doors open in our living room without fear of bringing in flies inside the house. Our door opening is actually 30” inches, but I was told in Home Depot that this door would still work with some minor adjustments. Let’s see, hopefully it does because my favorite feature is how it closes on its own.

[@michaelerbreviews]

Although it does close on its own, I'm not sure it is wise to let it do that all the time. More often than not I manually close mine.

[@paolaarletty6525]

Thank you for letting me know, that’s really helpful as I’d like this door to last 😌 Reviews, Tutorials & Tech

[@michaelerbreviews]

Paola Arletty This might sound a little silly, but be careful you don’t accidentally walk through the screendoor when it is in place, Ha ha. It is actually easier to do than you might think. Particularly when you’re not used to having a screen door in the doorway.

[@paolaarletty6525]

Oh my, you’re right! We had the door installed this morning and my brother walked right into it, thankfully gently. However, the screen is now not as taught as I would like. The fabric sort of needs to be re-rolled to remove an annoying wrinkle it has. We actually had to cut 2 inches off the sides of the door to fit into our 30 inch opening, so perhaps this is why the fabric is not stretched as taught 😩 Don’t know how I will get the fabric to stretch more? Reviews, Tutorials & Tech

[@leba52]

Dude, I really appreciate this video so much. This is what the Internet was made for.

[@exploringcolorado720]

So this narrows the opening? What do you do if you're having a 35 in fridge delivered?

[@leba52]

Dude, thank you so much for the guidance it was extremely helpful, this is what the Internet was made for.

[@gregwinter2605]

Very nice tutorial. I have had my retractable screen for over a year. Today, for some unknown reason, it won't retract - the spring roller inside seems to be broken. I'm wondering if you know if there's someway to reset the spring? There is a grey round thing on the top where the center axis of the spring roller seems to be. Any ideas?

[@michaelerbreviews]

I don't know. I"d suggest contacting the manufacturer.

[@puredesignstemecula]

Great Tutorial video very detailed and very well filmed!!!

[@GrandNational66]

Hi...was your threshold angled outwards? did you take your door measurement height from the longest part of the sill? Thanks

[@1791-M]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial. Will the drill bit and screws supplied work with a metal door frame? My door frame is metal. Thanks again.

[@michaelerbreviews]

I’m not sure. It’s probably going to work with aluminum.

[@neillowery7634]

Do you think the rails could be trimmed? Not the side with the clips but the opposite side? I would need to make it fit a door that’s 28.5” wide...

[@qbtc]

Can this be modified for 30" wide doorways and how difficult is it?

[@michaelerb6732]

31 7/8" is the minimum. I know nothing about being able to modify it. I'd think if it were possible to fit a 30" Door, they would have mentioned that in the documentation.

[@troyledward5348]

Does the seal adapter “need” to be installed? …Is it acting as a support system for the base of the door?

[@michaelerbreviews]

No, I don’t suppose you absolutely need to install the sill adapter. However, there would be sort of a trip hazard if you don’t. The bottom track would be sticking up, whereas the sill adapter ramps up to it. It will also add some structural integrity to the bottom track.

[@troyledward5348]

Mahalo🤙🏽

[@barbarajohnson7782]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing!

[@GreggSteinerguitar]

thank you for posting. well done!

[@mikefa5891]

This is the video i am looking for as i have just purchased the exact same screen door from Home Depot! Your installed screen door slides from left to right, so if i need to have my screen door sliding from right to left, do i just flip it and installed it upside down?

[@michaelerbreviews]

That's right. awwebcdnprdcd.azureedge.net/-/media/aw/files/technical-docs/installation-guide/900106-instruct-lum-eng.pdf

[@samarparekh8125]

Hi, thanks for this video..it's really helpful. I have checked the size of my door fitting and it's 31 n not 32 width. Can this retractable door fit my setting?

[@michaelerbreviews]

31 7/8 is the minimum

[@MagdyAnn]

How do I fix the screen when it gets broken? Do I have to disassemble and pull it out and cut it and redo everything?

[@michaelerbreviews]

That would be quite a project which I have not even thought about. But yes, it would require disassembly and not sure how to deal with the spring tension.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Excellent Tutorial...now it's time for me to install mine tomorrow! Thanks sir!

[@michaelerbreviews]

How did it go?

[@usefultipstricksandhacks5803]

This helped a lot, thank you!

[@George-dm4uf]

Thank you. Do you feel that the bottom rail might be a trip hazard? I am old !

[@michaelerbreviews]

George It does not seem to me that it would be any more of a hazard than a typical threshold for a door. It’s about 2” high on the outside. It has the little ramp on the inside.

[@George-dm4uf]

@@michaelerbreviews Thanks.

[@mavericktrader5780]

I’ve seen these lower rails mounted flush with the bottom of the outside threshold.

[@joekoenig9587]

Your comment about there being another version of this door to fit 31 7/8 to 33 15/16” openings is incorrect. That Dimension is the opening for a 32” door one already has on their home. This luminaire retractable screen door will fit either a 32, or 36” door size. In fact, I installed mine yesterday on my 32” doorway with a rough opening of less then 31 7/8” by cutting the top and bottom screen guides as directed in appendix A. One just needs a hacksaw or reciprocating saw. Just thought you would like to know....

[@michaelerbreviews]

Yes you are correct. I misread the sizing guidelines and was in error. It is available in 3 heights however.

[@davidnellis-t2m]

I’m guessing these doors are able to be installed left hand or right hand?

[@michaelerbreviews]

Good guess. Yes, it can be installed for right or left opening.

[@leonardl9921]

What a nice and helpful video. Thank you

[@michaelerbreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@latinlabel]

Awesome video! Clear and to the point. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelerbreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tandbappliance]

@@michaelerbreviews how’s it holding up so far?

[@michaelerbreviews]

@@tandbappliance I no longer live in the condo, but after the third year the screen did start binding a bit and was slow to retract. I was never really able to determine the cause of that.

[@theruggednorth]

How deep does the door jam need to be on each side so I can screw the assembly in?

[@michaelerbreviews]

You need at least 3/4” inch minimum flat surface on trim face and also minimum of 3/4” minimum depth of mounting surface

[@jimswadling8138]

@@michaelerbreviews Great video, thanks. Looking at your "before" door frame the width of the trim surface looks maybe less than 3/4"? My trim is exactly 1/2" wide and I'm wondering if this will be a problem. The depth of my trim for the mounting screws is 1".

[@michaelerbreviews]

@@jimswadling8138 I have 3/4" exactly.

[@CathyRobitaille]

You said you need 3/4 in door frame molding..I have 1in..will it still work? Also how does this brand compare to LARSON Brisa 36-in x 80-in White Aluminum Frame Retractable Screen Door? Thanks

[@michaelerbreviews]

Cathy Robitaille You need a minimum of 3/4 of an inch. I’m not familiar with the other door that you mention.

[@CathyRobitaille]

@@michaelerbreviews Thank you..looks great !

[@krehbein]

When you open or close it does it bind on the tracks? Or does it always open and close smoothly?

[@michaelerbreviews]

Mine doesn't bind but I would say it will definitely lag a bit if you attempt to open it too quickly. I do vacuum the track periodically to keep it clean because debris can collect in the track which could cause binding at some future time.

[@krehbein]

@@michaelerbreviews thanks!

[@lmarr0109]

can you lock this?

[@michaelerbreviews]

Yes. It’s not a very robust lock but yes it locks.

[@brianmorrison4460]

Really great job with this video. Thank you for sharing

[@someonethatwatchesyoutube2953]

I would recommend drilling each mounting hole and placing its screw prior to drilling the next hole. That way there’s no risk of the holes not aligning.

[@michaelerbreviews]

That's good advice.

[@RitaCory]

Thanks for creating an extremely helpful and easy to follow video. I have to first figure out which area to measure. 😕 In the meantime, I noticed the comment on strong airflow. That is sometimes the case for me. Do you not recommend this door in that case?

[@michaelerbreviews]

Rita Cory in my experience, If you have strong airflow, it is very likely that the bottom of the screen will be pushed out of the track. It would not be an ideal solution in that case. Having said that, if you are careful and remember to close the opposing windows that enable the flow-through, it reduces the risk of that happening. That's what I try to do. It's frequently windy where I live but I like having the option to have the screen so I just try to keep the airflow to a minimum by closing other windows.

[@hiphopwingvid]

Is it eve necessary to install the threshold?

[@michaelerbreviews]

In my opinion, yes. It protects people from kicking the bottom of the screen track and avoiding what would be a tripping hazard.

[@onelemonpixel]

In the Q&A questions on the HomeDepot website it says this can only be installed on the outside and not inside. Is that true? I would like to install it on the inside of my house and the door opens outwards onto a balcony.

[@michaelerbreviews]

If your door opens out, then I suppose you might be able to install this on the inside. It wouldn't be particularly attractive and I'm not sure how the threshold would work out. It would also be problematic if you had moulding around the doorframe.

[@onelemonpixel]

@@michaelerbreviews Thank you

[@michaelerbreviews]

One significant issue that I've discovered since installing this is that if you have strong airflow through the screen from another open window or door in the house, the force of the air may cause the bottom of the screen to blow out of the lower track. That could be a real problem for some people. It could also eventually cause more serious issues with the screen over time.

[@sfivan]

Great video and thanks for sharing. I am wondering which big box store you bought this from? I have Anderson's door and would like to install this for my back yard patio door. Thanks!

[@michaelerbreviews]

HomeDepot

[@BrianK586]

The threshold angled like that is unsightly and a tripping hazard. I lowered mine so that threshold was much more level and added a filler at the top of the door. I'd also like to findout how to adjust the tension. There seems to be one adjustment point that rotates but on my door thst doesn't seem to increase the tension so the door will open faster. It is very slow now and not because of the dampened at the other end of the door.

[@Drd7682]

@@BrianK586 I agree with you about it being unsightly & think you're lowering the threshold and adding filler at the top was a good idea. Curious how you lowered the threshold in case we do the same. Thanks!

[@ralpharonni]

Just brought this home. My height opening is 80 inches. The Anderson Luminaire product is 81.5 inches in height and can't be adjusted. Am I missing something????

[@michaelerbreviews]

Maybe you’re missing the fact that the Andersen screen frame is fit to the outside of your actual 80 inch door frame.

[@ralpharonni]

@@michaelerbreviews Thanks. So the 80 inches is almost irrelevant. I have to build a completely extended frame to fit this thing outside my 80 framing.

[@michaelerbreviews]

@@ralpharonni I don’t know what your existing door frame looks like or how it’s built, but this is fairly standard. It’s an external screen that fits into an 80 inch height.

[@jujurock64]

Bro u a contractor? Cause u did a great job wit instal and explanation!!! Thank u

[@michaelerbreviews]

Not a contractor, just someone who likes to do things myself instead of paying someone else to do it.

[@annieo.4779]

Great video! Very helpful!

[@캐나다꼬마부엉이]

Hi, is it still working great after 1 year?

[@michaelerbreviews]

Yes, it is still working well.

[@jedibike]

Thank you sir. Very helpful.

[@michaelerbreviews]

Most welcome!

[@cinnlatte]

Tha k you!! Made my installation a breeze

[@michaelerbreviews]

Glad it helped.

[@shanewilson6186]

Is the height exactly 80”?

[@michaelerbreviews]

80" and fits in 80-80 7/8" opening

[@casey9551]

Great video thanks

[@Samson-EC]

Why is that sill plate you installed sloped? That does not nake sense...thks ..jc

[@michaelerbreviews]

What doesn’t make sense? It has to be sloped for it to ramp up to meet the top of the bottom track. If it’s not installed you would have a tripping hazard caused by the bottom screen track.

[@Samson-EC]

@@michaelerbreviews ok...seems a bit weid looking to have a plate that does not go all the way across..thks

[@GD-zi7wx]

ty for the tab comment. havent seen that in other videos and it was driving me bonkers

[@michaelerbreviews]

Thanks for the comment.

[@rebeccakrause605]

We installed ours less then a week ago and the screen will not roll back into itself 😏 any suggestions?

[@michaelerbreviews]

That is what happened with my previous retractable screen door. But it took a year for that to begin happening. I'd contact Andersen immediately and seek their advice or return it to the place of purchase as defective.

[@allelievre1633]

Smae here just insatlled and won't retract

[@jbaeza915]

How has the door held up after all this time?

[@michaelerbreviews]

Overtime. The door has slowly become very sluggish to open. I’ve always tried to keep the track clean, but I think over time It just becomes more sluggish. Not sure why.

[@jbaeza915]

@@michaelerbreviews dang. Okay. How long have you had your door?

[@michaelerbreviews]

@@jbaeza915 the screen door has been installed for three years starting on the fourth and the previous door by a different manufacturer did the same thing after about the same period of time.

[@LilDLD88]

Thanks so much this made it so easy

[@michaelerbreviews]

Glad it helped.

[@vladimirstrilchuk9529]

looks great,thanks!!!

[@michaelerbreviews]

Thanks for watching.

[@cecibaker3354]

Thank you !

[@asifikram5749]

better than the Andersen website and videos. Thanks sir

[@Ğħöșť42ø]

Great video. But does anybody else’s top part of the screen comes undone while it retracts back??? Mines all leveled and perfect. But 🤷‍♂️

[@lori9423]

Fantastic thanks so much!!!!