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An Overview of Multipoint Locks From Andersen Windows And Doors
The Andersen Window and Door 3-point lock has stayed essentially the same size since it was introduced, and the old style and new style are mostly interchangeable.
The hooks have always pointed up and down. The original faceplate finish was yellow zinc dichromate, and today it’s typically stainless steel. While there have been improvements over the years, the top and bottom locking points are still in the same location on the active lock mechanisms. The old style passive lock may require a conversion kit. Andersen has also been good about stamping their seven-digit part numbers into the faceplate, and those numbers can be used to identify the correct replacement.
Frenchwood Hinged Door Lock Basics
- One multipoint lock style, offered in four heights for Frenchwood Hinged doors (FWH).
- Locking points: two hooks plus a center deadbolt below the handle.
- Faceplate: 7/8" wide stainless steel.
- Backset: 50mm (2").
- Uses Andersen-specific hardware designed for these doors.
Below is a list of old and current part numbers for the Frenchwood Hinged door (FWH).
The old zinc dichromate versions are listed for reference. Replacements are the stainless steel versions.
| Model | Length | Old 1993-2003 (Dichromate) | New 2003-Present (Stainless Steel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 Active | 76-1/2" | 2579512 | 2579771 |
| 6-8 Passive | 76-1/2" | 2579527 | 2579777 or 2573469 kit |
| 6-11 Active | 79-1/4" | 2579585 | 2579772 |
| 6-11 Passive | 79-1/4" | 2579586 | 2579778 or 2573470 kit |
| 7-6 Active | 86-1/2" | N/A | 2578189 |
| 7-6 Passive | 86-1/2" | N/A | 2578191 |
| 8-0 Active | 92-1/2" | 2579514 | 2579773 |
| 8-0 Passive | 92-1/2" | 2579529 | 2579779 or 2573471 kit |
Active vs Passive Door
Active Door: The primary door used for normal entry. The active door has a 3-point lock (two hooks and a deadbolt) and uses the keyed cylinder. The 3-point lock is engaged by lifting the handle and then turning the thumbturn on the inside or the key on the outside.
Passive Door: The inactive door. Older models may use flush bolts to hold it shut. Newer versions commonly use a 2-point shootbolt system that locks into the head and sill.
Andersen hardware is unique to their product and will not work on other doors. If you’re looking to upgrade the look of Andersen Frenchwood hinged doors, there are other companies (including Rocky Mountain Hardware and our Custom Lock Collection) that offer handles and trim options made to enhance these doors.
There was another company named Anderson window and door that went out of business in the late 1980s. The well-known brand is Andersen (spelled with an “E”). The former Anderson company did not have multipoint locks, and only limited parts may still be available for some of their products. Andersen Window and Door continues to support replacement parts and hardware for their doors and windows.