I was able to hang this door by myself today. I tossed the instructions to the side and did a play by play with you instead. SOOOOOO helpful! Thank you! 👍🏼
I bought a house a few months back, and the previous owner left behind the Andersen 2500 door. This video was incredibly useful; I hardly even needed to consult the manual provided by Andersen. They should definitely consider featuring this video on their website! Huge thanks to Bob for creating such an excellent tutorial.
We are about to sell a house and also thought about leaving the same door behind if the new owner wanted it or return it. But after watching this video it looked pretty easy and it was, pretty much.
great video my door looks great since I followed your guide! I was half way done and realized I didn't even pull out the instruction booklet. Thankyou for taking your time and going slow with the steps!
I used this video step-by-step to install the Andersen 2000 Fullview Retractable Screen from Home Depot. I fumbled my way through the installation guide provided and eventually just went with your video tutorial. Thank you, Bob!
Great video, now I could go and install my door. It's definitely not a 2 hour job and Anderson's instructions are not detailed enough to install without your video. Thank you.
Thanks for the nice note! Yes, there is no way to install an Andersen 2500 door in two hours, unless you have all the right tools and have installed several identical doors shortly before the one you are now installing. Then you *might* be able to install one in two hours. Honestly, it took me 8 hours or more to install the door in the video, but making a video slowed me down.
Thank you for this!!! This video was very helpful, insightful!! You didn’t go into long bits of talking or skip around like some videos do. By far the best installation tutorial I’ve ever seen!!
My husband installed an Anderson storm door a couple of weeks ago. We watched your video over 20 times, stopping at each point, to follow your instructions. You literally walked us through it. You made it seem easy, pointed out important issues, such which side of the door to have the opening, so the doorknob wouldn’t hit the one on the entrance door. Our door is hanging beautifully, thanks to your clear explanation and guidance. If you plan to install a storm door, don’t do a thing until you have watched this video at least three times.
Thank you so much for your very kind comment... I really appreciate it. I have contacted Andersen to see if there are any other of the company's products that it would like me to make a video about, but have heard nothing back. If you'd like me to make more videos about things like doors and windows, perhaps you could drop a note to the person there to let them know how my video helped you. The person to contact is Eliza: eliza.chlebeck@andersencorp.com. I understand if you don't want to write her, but still... thank you for the lovely comment.
I sent an email to Anderson, I didn’t have your email to copy you in, but this is what I wrote: Dear Eliza, I am going to attach a response that I wrote on Bob Kovacs RUclips video today, on installing Anderson 2500 Storm door. By watching his video, he made it very possible for us to install the storm door by ourselves. The instructions alone were very confusing. Without his video we would have hit quite a few snags along the way. He has contacted you about making other videos about doors and windows. I want to give my endorsement that you should definitely contact him. He explains things so well and shows how to do the installation, he is an asset to people who are installing your Anderson doors. This is the comment I left today: My husband installed an Anderson storm door a couple of weeks ago. We watched your video over 20 times, stopping at each point to follow your instructions. You literally walked us through it. You made it seem easy, pointed out impotent issues, such as which side of the door to have the opening, so the door knob wouldn’t hit the one on the entrance store. Outdoor is hanging beautifully, thanks to your clear explanation and guidance. If you plan to install a storm door, don’t do a thing until you have watch this video at least three times.
Your note did it, Sandi! I sent a follow-up note to Andersen yesterday, and finally heard back today. This is what I got: "I hope you are doing well! My name is Shannon and I’m the Marketing Specialist within our Storm Door Division here at Andersen Windows. We received your inquiry around helping us develop installation videos. Your video on installing the 2500SS Storm Door was great and really spoke to the consumer in an easy to understand manner. While we aren’t ready to move forward with anything at this time, we will reach out to you in the future when we’re at a stage in our video development process where we’d like your help. We do have a long list of video projects we’d like to accomplish in 2021. Please look for a note in the future from my Manager, Shelley, who is CC’d on this email." So there is nothing in the works now, but at least someone returned my e-mail. Thank you for your push, Sandi!
@@BobKovacs Bob, glad to help, hopefully they will request a video soon. Again, thank you for your step by step instructions, the door looks great and works perfectly!
Thank you, Mr. Kovacs! I would not have been able to install my new storm door without you. The instructions in the box were not easy to follow, but yours were. My dog and kitties are glad that they can see the outside world at ground level!
Thanks for the video! We bought the door at Home Depot and the saleswoman told us it took her over 4 hours with her dad to complete it. We didn’t believe her, but it took over 2 hours for us to get frustrated from the instructions and goggle it. Your video came right up and we went step by step. Stopping and restarting. Very easy instructions. I would recommend your video, but not the door.
Thanks for the nice comment! I like the door -- so far (it's been only 2 months) it fits and works perfectly, and has reduced/eliminated the draft under my front door. It was not an easy installation, and it does require a good tool box. I had not installed one of these before, so what you see in this video is me installing it the first time. Glad to hear that I could help!
Now that I’ve had it up for a few days, I’m enjoying the door. Just upset that I have other holes from trying on my own before watching your video. I’m going to have to figure out how to hide them. Thanks again 😊
Excellent video. Thank you very much for taking the time to create this how to video. Your directions are great. I replaced an existing screen door. With removal of the old door, then installation of the new door plus putting away tools and discarding the trash, the job took me about 4 hours.
Nice video Bob. Funny story though......I was installing the lock set and wasn't paying much attention to your video at the time because I thought it was basic. Pushed it through from the inside but could not get the lock to turn. I tried everything but could not get it to turn. I let the door close and that made it worse. Not only could I not get the lock set to turn, but now the door was latched and I couldn't get it opened. I had to go out the back door and and around to the front, and then had to remove the latch rail to open the door. I watched your vid again and saw that the screw needed to be installed that positioned the lock set in place. Once I did that, all was well. My bad for looking ahead at the finish line and not paying attention. Thanks again for a great video.
I could not have done this install without this video. I didn't have it on for part of it and I told my husband, "I need to see Bob." Thank you so much for doing this! It gave me the confidence to do it.
Thank you so much Mr. Kovacs! I literally can't thank you enough. There is no way I would have been able to install my door without making a mistake without your video. I had my tablet by my side and I just started and stopped it as we went through the process of installing the door. You rock!
Great Video Bob. I did not even bother reading the instructions. I just pulled up your video on my phone and followed along to install my door. Great work and continue to produce instructional videos!
That is my intention. I bought the door today but not going to install until Next Weekend. I opened the end of the box hoping to find the instructions just to acquaint myself with the install. Didn't see the instructions and didn't want to open the whole thing up. So, EVERYTHING is on You Tube so lets go there.... This is a great video of the process and I don't see a need for the instruction book ... just my laptop and this video will do the trick.
Was intimidated when I opened the box and started reading the instructions but your video was absolutely amazing! I followed all the way and it helped me install the door perfectly saving me a lot of time. Thank you very much for this!
I could not have done this without you, Bob! You are the man!! I was fixing to return the storm door until I found this video. Oh and you now have a nickname to my wife. Mr Anderson!! Thanks again!!!
Bob, I am pretty handy but who wants to wade through confusing directions when you so professionally laid out how to install the door. Thank you very much!
Excellent instructional video. Thank you for clarifying the hard to understand written directions. Anderson needs to pay you for this video. Thanks again for a clear and easy instructional video.
Thank you for the video! I installed two in one day with no problem, all from watching your video. I never even looked at the directions and did it all by video and had no trouble doing both doors.
You're welcome! You've now installed more Andersen 2500 doors than I have, so I will be sure to ask you questions if there are any problems with mine. :-)
Bob you are saint for guiding others through the installation! The printed instructions Included with the door were extremely vague and you made it very clear at each step. My door turned out perfect and I couldn’t have done it without you.
You're very welcome... thanks for leaving a note! I do want to make sure that anyone reading this understands that I have never met your daughter and I had nothing to do with her perfection. :-)
Thank you so much for the fantastic video! As a single mom who doesn't have a lot of experience doing home projects I was very intimidated about doing the door installation by myself. But I watched your video throughout doing my install and my new storm door works AMAZING!!! I couldn't be more proud and I so appreciate your instructions to assist me! Thank you!! THANK YOU ☺️
If it wasn’t for your video, this would have took us forever to do this by the instructions. This was soooo helpful and well done. Step by step we understood it clearly and it was so easy. We never used the instructions. Thank you! 👍🏻
Best how to video on RUclips, great job very professionally done and no bs. Right to the point without this how to the instruction would take you twice the time to install your door. Great job!
Purchased this door today (3-6-21) Watched your video before opening the box and before reading the directions. You made the installation look easy, we shall see. Thank you for the video.
Thank You so much Mr. Kovacs. I was just shopping Home Depot online and typed in the installation for this particular storm door. I am so glad I watched it. Very Detailed. Alotta steps I probably woulda missed. Thank You sir for your service.
Yes, I'd like to do another couple of these. I sent a message to Andersen about doing exactly that, but heard nothing back. Considering the popularity of this video (2000+ views in less than two months is excellent, in my experience), people out there are hungry for detailed instructions like this. I'd love to do the Andersen 3000 door, and have just the place to install it.
Bob….words cannot express my appreciation for your video. To say the least i am no handyman. But with your video it made me appear to be one in my wife’s eyes!! THANK YOU!!!
This was so helpful... After reading the installation instructions, I was thinking about getting someone to come help me with the install until I found this video... He was on point... Thanks Bob!!!
Thanks for posting this video, Bob. I got immediately confused by the poor illustrations in the enclosed instructions and your video was a lifesaver. The door is installed the correct way and I could not be happier. As someone who trains people, I thought your video was perfect in demonstrating how to do it while explaining why things are done a certain way. Magnificent job!
Thank you for your video! Andersen's instructions were a bit confusing, however, I followed your steps on your video and they really made it so much easier to understand. Thanks again!
This is the best instructional video of side by side steps and tips to get this job done. I found the instructions not nearly as thorough as you. Thank you for the help with your video you are very good at explaining how to get the job done right
Just hung this door today. Thanks for the instructional video, it saved a lot of time and my Wife and Aussies are happy:). The only thing I might add to this and it’s pretty obvious is to keep a shop-vac handy. Clean as you go. From begging to end, there are a lot of metal shavings.
Thank you! your video was excellent for me installing my Anderson door from home depot. You took your time explaing everything clearly and the video quality was excellent . I was very frustrated with the poor instructions that came inside the packaging.
Bob, this is a great video! I don’t usually comment on videos after projects but I ended up tossing aside the directions and playing/pausing your video step by step to put door on! Keep up the great work!
Excellent video, the only thing I would add is to tell people to make sure the strike plate closer is on the correct side. We had it all together and then realized it was set for a right hand door. We had to disassemble and move the striker (it is on a spring). Loved the instruction, it really, really helped.
This was very very smooth thanks to your video. I'm an IT engineer, but still wasn't sure if this would go easy. Thanks for this video. Very easy to follow!
Awesome job bob, super helpful video !. Those instructions they put in the box are very frustrating. Super glad I found your video. It made installing my new door relaxing.
Hey, Bob great video, and thanks. As others have said, I too threw my instructions out the window and followed your video. The hardest point I had was when I was aligning my door on the door frame. My door opening certainly was a hair out of square. Let's say a whole head of hair out of square! It was only at that point did I look at my instructions. I worked it out with a shim then moved on with the rest of your video. Anderson certainly did not make their instructions very clear. Thanks again!
Great instructions! I followed your video and it was much, much, better than the instructions. Not being overly knowledgeable about hanging a screen door, was able to finish In about 3 hours. Thank you!
This was an absolutely amazing video. Thanks for making the video at the pace you did with the helpful tips that you did. I was able to flawlessly install my door. I came across your video after searching Anderson's RUclips page for a step by step instructions video to no avail. Thank you!!!
Thanks to this video I finished my installation with confidence ...One change I made was to use a Cone Step bit instead of the spade bit. It was very smooth and clean. Anderson should supply a link to this video to the purchasers of the door.
Thanks for the nice comment. Yes, the spade bit that Andersen supplied seemed strange to me. I have a stepped bit like you used, but I wanted to install the door using Andersen's directions and with the supplied materials (such as bits). Even still, I had to use a couple of my own twist bits toward the end, as the two bits Andersen supplied were not enough. In fact, I broke Andersen's 1/8-inch bit during the installation, and used one of my own to complete the job. Don't tell anyone that, however. :-)
Wish I wouldve watched this before installing my 2500 last weekend. It wouldve made my job a lot easier. But I still have the closer and trim to attach so at least I get to see how you put that on. Great video
I have to do three of these doors on my mom's neighbors house. So glad I found this video. Doesn't look fun at all, but at least now I have a great guide
Three of them is a lot of work! As one commenter (below) suggested, drill all the holes for the latch/lock with the door flat on sawhorses... that will be easier than drilling with the door mounted, as I show in this video. Especially with three doors -- get all set up to drill the necessary holes and knock them all out in a few minutes. That will save you time. Good luck!
Great video! I installed mine today. Mine was a left hand I I crapped when I thought I screwed the holes in the door incorrectly. Didn’t realize you could remove the plate to get the latch to reverse. All good!!
Thank you for this video. Very thorough and thoughtful. I’ve put in several doors like this and I like that you emphasize that you really have to pay attention to what your doing at different points in the installation. You also show that this is not necessarily that easy of a task and it won’t be all finished inside of 2 hours.
My storm door sat in my garage for 6 months. I would have nightmares about asking another 'man' to install for me. I finally get the nerve to begin this intimidating task only to find I didn't even measure the door right! To make a long story short.. got the right door. Found your video and I did it. Thank you Bob. Couldn't have done it with out you! Now..how r u at plumbing? 😉
Ha! I do my own plumbing, but it is definitely not my specialty. I do have a couple of simple plumbing-related videos on RUclips, but nothing complicated. I almost made one about installing a faucet, but the room was too small to get good video.
Well Bob, the video was straight forward and easy to follow. Now I'll put it to the test. Today I mount my 30x80 Andwerson 2500 door. I've never attempted anything like this before. I'll leave a second reply and tell you how it goes. Wish me luck!
Very helpful video, thank you. My suggestion is to drill the holes for the handle set early on and before hanging the door. I found it much easier to do that drilling with the door flat on the ground.
You are welcome. And I had not thought about drilling the holes as you describe, but you're right... that does sound easier. I was following the written directions for virtually all this video, with one slight change when I installed the lock. And that was only because I didn't quite have the video shot I needed.
Great video Bob, I am a handyman and your instructions are complete and thorough. I wish Andersen would print the time and detail for installation on the outside of this box. I would have paid more for the 3000 series for easier installation.
Thanks! I had not installed this door before, but I just had a suspicion that a RUclips audience would be interested in a decent installation tutorial. It took us all day to shoot it (and install the door), but it was worth it.
Thank you very much for this comprehensive and so informative installation video! Very helpful and gave me all the information I need before I make a purchase. Well done!
This video is amazing! I was somewhat confused with the instructions. This video was a game changer. It was the perfect step-by-step instruction plus some extra tips to install this door. You should have Anderson Doors feature this video:) thank you so much!
so important to check box contents. We got a toilet that we had our contractor install during our BR remodel. Well, the tank lid was broken. We're installing that same model in another BR so when it comes in we'll check it right in the store. We also had an experience with a faucet. We decided to splurge on a Touch20 from Delta. But when we got it installed, we discovered it was the regular model. A lot less money. We decided we liked it and were able to get a refund. We believe that someone had got 2 and put the cheaper model in the expensive model's box (this happens a lot sadly).
Yes. Part of the reason I discussed this in the video is to point out that there is no single parts list for this door -- you have to dig out two separate parts lists. I had them open the original box in the store, as the box was all bent out of shape and re-sealed at the top. I thought the glass might have been broken. Once I saw the glass was fine, I figured all the parts were there. Nope... someone had rooted out the inner box that contained the lockset.
@@BobKovacs So, I did my installation of the Andersen 2500 storm door today. I never read a single instruction sheet in the packaging, and just followed your video as I went along, and the door turned out perfectly. Took me over 3 hours, but I move kinda slow and take a lot of break due to MS. Thanks again, Bob! You made this job so much easier. Wish I could buy ya a beer, or a coffee, or whatever wets your whistle. Cheers!
I am glad to hear that you got it done and are happy with both the door and the video. I actually earn money on these videos, and that gives me some satisfaction. But it is also highly gratifying to hear that I've helped people and made their lives just a little easier. It was just my wife and me working on this video, and it pretty much took us all day to get the shots we needed for a comprehensive tutorial -- pretty exhausting, even if I don't look tired at the end. Knowing so many people are using this video successfully really makes it worthwhile. Thank *you*, Dave, for the kind words.
You're welcome! I'm curious... where did you get your door? I noticed that the views for this video dropped way off, so I checked and saw that Andersen no longer makes the 2500 door. Where did you get yours?
@@BobKovacs we bought it one year ago at Home Depot, toying with the idea of hiring someone to install it since we are such novices regarding home improvement. Last winter was brutal without a storm door, so we decided to get brave and give it a shot by ourselves 😆. We live in northern Illinois about 10 minutes from the Wisconsin border, so we had no desire to go through another winter without it. It’s a great door, so I hope Andersen did not discontinue it. Thanks again!
Ah... yes, it is within the past year that Andersen stopped making the 2500 door. I agree... it is a fine storm door. Mine works perfectly after 4 years. I use the door you see in this video every day, and especially like the pull-down screen. I'm pretty sure that Andersen is no longer making this door. Next time you're at Home Depot, see if they have the Andersen 2500. My local Home Depots do not.
Thanks first off your vid made the instructions almost useless. The only thing I needed them for was swapping the flipper latch the other way as my handle was on the other side . Keep them coming.
I was able to hang this door by myself today. I tossed the instructions to the side and did a play by play with you instead. SOOOOOO helpful! Thank you! 👍🏼
You are welcome... thank you for the kind note!
Thanks for the video instructions is really helpful
You're welcome.
Hands-down, the best instructional how to video ever produced for RUclips. Thank you!
You're welcome.... and thanks for the lovely comment.
After watching a few videos, yours was the best. Thank you.!
You're welcome.
My compliments on your thorough descriptions. No unnecessary details either. Thank you for making this very helpful video.
You're welcome!
I bought a house a few months back, and the previous owner left behind the Andersen 2500 door. This video was incredibly useful; I hardly even needed to consult the manual provided by Andersen. They should definitely consider featuring this video on their website! Huge thanks to Bob for creating such an excellent tutorial.
You are welcome... thanks for sharing your story.
We are about to sell a house and also thought about leaving the same door behind if the new owner wanted it or return it. But after watching this video it looked pretty easy and it was, pretty much.
great video my door looks great since I followed your guide! I was half way done and realized I didn't even pull out the instruction booklet. Thankyou for taking your time and going slow with the steps!
You're welcome.
I used this video step-by-step to install the Andersen 2000 Fullview Retractable Screen from Home Depot. I fumbled my way through the installation guide provided and eventually just went with your video tutorial.
Thank you, Bob!
You're welcome.
Great video, now I could go and install my door. It's definitely not a 2 hour job and Anderson's instructions are not detailed enough to install without your video. Thank you.
Thanks for the nice note! Yes, there is no way to install an Andersen 2500 door in two hours, unless you have all the right tools and have installed several identical doors shortly before the one you are now installing. Then you *might* be able to install one in two hours. Honestly, it took me 8 hours or more to install the door in the video, but making a video slowed me down.
You saved the day!!! Threw the ridiculous instructions away and followed your video step by step! Perfect. Thank you!!!
You're welcome... glad it helped!
Thank you for this!!!
This video was very helpful, insightful!! You didn’t go into long bits of talking or skip around like some videos do.
By far the best installation tutorial I’ve ever seen!!
You are welcome... glad you liked it!!
My husband installed an Anderson storm door a couple of weeks ago. We watched your video over 20 times, stopping at each point, to follow your instructions. You literally walked us through it. You made it seem easy, pointed out important issues, such which side of the door to have the opening, so the doorknob wouldn’t hit the one on the entrance door.
Our door is hanging beautifully, thanks to your clear explanation and guidance.
If you plan to install a storm door, don’t do a thing until you have watched this video at least three times.
Thank you so much for your very kind comment... I really appreciate it. I have contacted Andersen to see if there are any other of the company's products that it would like me to make a video about, but have heard nothing back. If you'd like me to make more videos about things like doors and windows, perhaps you could drop a note to the person there to let them know how my video helped you. The person to contact is Eliza: eliza.chlebeck@andersencorp.com. I understand if you don't want to write her, but still... thank you for the lovely comment.
I sent an email to Anderson, I didn’t have your email to copy you in, but this is what I wrote:
Dear Eliza,
I am going to attach a response that I wrote on Bob Kovacs RUclips video today, on installing Anderson 2500 Storm door.
By watching his video, he made it very possible for us to install the storm door by ourselves. The instructions alone were very confusing. Without his video we would have hit quite a few snags along the way.
He has contacted you about making other videos about doors and windows.
I want to give my endorsement that you should definitely contact him. He explains things so well and shows how to do the installation, he is an asset to people who are installing your Anderson doors.
This is the comment I left today:
My husband installed an Anderson storm door a couple of weeks ago. We watched your video over 20 times, stopping at each point to follow your instructions. You literally walked us through it. You made it seem easy, pointed out impotent issues, such as which side of the door to have the opening, so the door knob wouldn’t hit the one on the entrance store.
Outdoor is hanging beautifully, thanks to your clear explanation and guidance.
If you plan to install a storm door, don’t do a thing until you have watch this video at least three times.
That's fantastic... thank you so much, Sandi. I have not heard back from Andersen yet, but I will follow up later today with another note.
Your note did it, Sandi! I sent a follow-up note to Andersen yesterday, and finally heard back today. This is what I got:
"I hope you are doing well! My name is Shannon and I’m the Marketing Specialist within our Storm Door Division here at Andersen Windows. We received your inquiry around helping us develop installation videos. Your video on installing the 2500SS Storm Door was great and really spoke to the consumer in an easy to understand manner. While we aren’t ready to move forward with anything at this time, we will reach out to you in the future when we’re at a stage in our video development process where we’d like your help.
We do have a long list of video projects we’d like to accomplish in 2021. Please look for a note in the future from my Manager, Shelley, who is CC’d on this email."
So there is nothing in the works now, but at least someone returned my e-mail. Thank you for your push, Sandi!
@@BobKovacs Bob, glad to help, hopefully they will request a video soon.
Again, thank you for your step by step instructions, the door looks great and works perfectly!
Thank you, Mr. Kovacs! I would not have been able to install my new storm door without you. The instructions in the box were not easy to follow, but yours were. My dog and kitties are glad that they can see the outside world at ground level!
You're welcome... glad I could help! It's always good to know that I played a role in entertaining domestic animals.
Thanks for the video! We bought the door at Home Depot and the saleswoman told us it took her over 4 hours with her dad to complete it. We didn’t believe her, but it took over 2 hours for us to get frustrated from the instructions and goggle it. Your video came right up and we went step by step. Stopping and restarting. Very easy instructions. I would recommend your video, but not the door.
Thanks for the nice comment! I like the door -- so far (it's been only 2 months) it fits and works perfectly, and has reduced/eliminated the draft under my front door. It was not an easy installation, and it does require a good tool box. I had not installed one of these before, so what you see in this video is me installing it the first time.
Glad to hear that I could help!
Now that I’ve had it up for a few days, I’m enjoying the door. Just upset that I have other holes from trying on my own before watching your video. I’m going to have to figure out how to hide them. Thanks again 😊
Excellent video. Thank you very much for taking the time to create this how to video. Your directions are great. I replaced an existing screen door. With removal of the old door, then installation of the new door plus putting away tools and discarding the trash, the job took me about 4 hours.
You're welcome... thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
Nice video Bob. Funny story though......I was installing the lock set and wasn't paying much attention to your video at the time because I thought it was basic. Pushed it through from the inside but could not get the lock to turn. I tried everything but could not get it to turn. I let the door close and that made it worse. Not only could I not get the lock set to turn, but now the door was latched and I couldn't get it opened. I had to go out the back door and and around to the front, and then had to remove the latch rail to open the door. I watched your vid again and saw that the screw needed to be installed that positioned the lock set in place. Once I did that, all was well. My bad for looking ahead at the finish line and not paying attention. Thanks again for a great video.
Thanks for the good story and leaving a comment, Jack... I really appreciate it!
I could not have done this install without this video. I didn't have it on for part of it and I told my husband, "I need to see Bob." Thank you so much for doing this! It gave me the confidence to do it.
Ha! You're welcome... and thanks for leaving such a nice comment.
Great video Bob. Thanks a lot!! A lot easier than fumbling through the instructions.
You are welcome!
Thank you so much Mr. Kovacs! I literally can't thank you enough. There is no way I would have been able to install my door without making a mistake without your video. I had my tablet by my side and I just started and stopped it as we went through the process of installing the door. You rock!
You're welcome... glad I could help!
Great Video Bob. I did not even bother reading the instructions. I just pulled up your video on my phone and followed along to install my door. Great work and continue to produce instructional videos!
Thank you for the lovely comment!
That is my intention. I bought the door today but not going to install until Next Weekend. I opened the end of the box hoping to find the instructions just to acquaint myself with the install. Didn't see the instructions and didn't want to open the whole thing up. So, EVERYTHING is on You Tube so lets go there.... This is a great video of the process and I don't see a need for the instruction book ... just my laptop and this video will do the trick.
Was intimidated when I opened the box and started reading the instructions but your video was absolutely amazing! I followed all the way and it helped me install the door perfectly saving me a lot of time. Thank you very much for this!
You're welcome... glad to hear it helped!
This video was so helpful. Made the installation seamless. Avoided mistakes and all the aggravation with home projects. THANK YOU!!
You're welcome.
I could not have done this without you, Bob! You are the man!! I was fixing to return the storm door until I found this video. Oh and you now have a nickname to my wife. Mr Anderson!! Thanks again!!!
Ha! Thanks for the nice note!
Bob, I am pretty handy but who wants to wade through confusing directions when you so professionally laid out how to install the door. Thank you very much!
You're welcome... thanks for the nice note.
Excellent instructional video. Thank you for clarifying the hard to understand written directions. Anderson needs to pay you for this video. Thanks again for a clear and easy instructional video.
You are welcome... and thank you for the kind comments.
Thank you for the video! I installed two in one day with no problem, all from watching your video. I never even looked at the directions and did it all by video and had no trouble doing both doors.
You're welcome! You've now installed more Andersen 2500 doors than I have, so I will be sure to ask you questions if there are any problems with mine. :-)
Bob you are saint for guiding others through the installation! The printed instructions Included with the door were extremely vague and you made it very clear at each step. My door turned out perfect and I couldn’t have done it without you.
You're very welcome... thanks for leaving a note! I do want to make sure that anyone reading this understands that I have never met your daughter and I had nothing to do with her perfection. :-)
Sorry my voice to text heard daughter not door. As a matter fact I don’t even have a daughter. But thank you
Ha! I figured it was something like that.
Excellent video Bob! I only looked at the instruction sheet to verify I had all the parts. Thank you for doing this, it was EXTREMELY helpful.
You're welcome... glad to hear it helped!
Thank you so much for the fantastic video! As a single mom who doesn't have a lot of experience doing home projects I was very intimidated about doing the door installation by myself. But I watched your video throughout doing my install and my new storm door works AMAZING!!! I couldn't be more proud and I so appreciate your instructions to assist me! Thank you!! THANK YOU ☺️
You are very welcome. This is not a minor household task, so I can imagine that your neighbors see you in a new light. Good for you!
If it wasn’t for your video, this would have took us forever to do this by the instructions. This was soooo helpful and well done. Step by step we understood it clearly and it was so easy. We never used the instructions. Thank you! 👍🏻
You're welcome!
Thank you. We didn’t understand the instructions at all. Your video saved us so much time. You explained everything clearly.
You are welcome... glad it was helpful.
Best how to video on RUclips, great job very professionally done and no bs. Right to the point without this how to the instruction would take you twice the time to install your door. Great job!
Thank you for the lovely comment!
I’m a DIY Diva. This video was a godsend. Thank you so much!👍🏽
You're welcome.
Purchased this door today (3-6-21) Watched your video before opening the box and before reading the directions. You made the installation look easy, we shall see. Thank you for the video.
You are welcome... good luck with the door!
@@BobKovacs The installation was a success. It was very helpful to have your video to guide me through the installation. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Thank you so much! I never could've done this by myself without this video!!!
You're very welcome!
Thank You so much Mr. Kovacs. I was just shopping Home Depot online and typed in the installation for this particular storm door. I am so glad I watched it. Very Detailed. Alotta steps I probably woulda missed. Thank You sir for your service.
You are welcome... glad I could help!
This is EXCELLENT. The clarity of your instructions are exceptional. Thank you!
You're welcome... glad you enjoyed it!
@@BobKovacs You must have been a teacher. It takes one to know one!
This video was much simpler than the instructions that came with the door. This really saved me a lot of time. Thank you for posting!
You're welcome!
I don't know that I would have installed this door as frustration-free as I did without your video. Thank you so much for making this!
You are welcome!
Andersen should hire you to do the instalation instructions.
Yes, I'd like to do another couple of these. I sent a message to Andersen about doing exactly that, but heard nothing back. Considering the popularity of this video (2000+ views in less than two months is excellent, in my experience), people out there are hungry for detailed instructions like this. I'd love to do the Andersen 3000 door, and have just the place to install it.
Without your help, Bob, I would have lost my mind attempting to install this door. As others have said, your video was very helpful. Thanks!
You're welcome!
Thanks Bob you made this installation a breeze. Much more understanding than the instructions guide.
You're welcome... glad I could be of help.
Bob….words cannot express my appreciation for your video.
To say the least i am no handyman.
But with your video it made me appear to be one in my wife’s eyes!!
THANK YOU!!!
You're welcome... glad to hear it worked out for you.
This was so helpful... After reading the installation instructions, I was thinking about getting someone to come help me with the install until I found this video... He was on point... Thanks Bob!!!
You are welcome!
Very neat and professional installation. Way to go Bob!
Thanks!
Thanks for posting this video, Bob. I got immediately confused by the poor illustrations in the enclosed instructions and your video was a lifesaver. The door is installed the correct way and I could not be happier. As someone who trains people, I thought your video was perfect in demonstrating how to do it while explaining why things are done a certain way. Magnificent job!
You're welcome... and thank you for the lovely comment!
Thank you for your video! Andersen's instructions were a bit confusing, however, I followed your steps on your video and they really made it so much easier to understand. Thanks again!
You're welcome... glad it helped!
I absolutely hate reading instructions. Instead, I watched this video and hung the door step by step. Very informative and helpful.
Thanks!
This is the best instructional video of side by side steps and tips to get this job done. I found the instructions not nearly as thorough as you. Thank you for the help with your video you are very good at explaining how to get the job done right
You're welcome... thank you for the kind comment!
Just hung this door today. Thanks for the instructional video, it saved a lot of time and my Wife and Aussies are happy:). The only thing I might add to this and it’s pretty obvious is to keep a shop-vac handy. Clean as you go. From begging to end, there are a lot of metal shavings.
Yes, that's true... good tip!
Thank you for saving my marriage. Frustration all around until we found you! Many Blessings
Ha ha... you are welcome!
This video was a LIFE SAVER!!! Literally did the exact same thing as you instructed and had 0 problems! Very well done and thank you so so much!!
You're welcome... thanks for the nice comment!
Was in tears trying to install this door until I found your video! Thank you for making this so simply and easy to understand. You’re a lifesaver!
You're very welcome!
Thank you! your video was excellent for me installing my Anderson door from home depot. You took your time explaing everything clearly and the video quality was excellent . I was very frustrated with the poor instructions that came inside the packaging.
You're welcome... glad to know that it helped!
This video was awesome. Took us step by step to install our door
Thanks!
Bob, this is a great video! I don’t usually comment on videos after projects but I ended up tossing aside the directions and playing/pausing your video step by step to put door on! Keep up the great work!
Thanks... will do!
Thank you for sharing the step by step installation process. Just got done installing my door. Thanks for the help.
You're welcome!
This was a good clear and straight to the point installation video or "let me sell you this" type video. It was everything I needed. Thumbs uP! Bob
Thanks!
Excellent video, the only thing I would add is to tell people to make sure the strike plate closer is on the correct side. We had it all together and then realized it was set for a right hand door. We had to disassemble and move the striker (it is on a spring). Loved the instruction, it really, really helped.
Thanks for the tip... and for the nice comment.
This was very very smooth thanks to your video. I'm an IT engineer, but still wasn't sure if this would go easy. Thanks for this video. Very easy to follow!
You're very welcome... thank you for the nice note!
Awesome job bob, super helpful video !. Those instructions they put in the box are very frustrating. Super glad I found your video. It made installing my new door relaxing.
Thanks... glad to hear it helped!
Hey, Bob great video, and thanks. As others have said, I too threw my instructions out the window and followed your video. The hardest point I had was when I was aligning my door on the door frame. My door opening certainly was a hair out of square. Let's say a whole head of hair out of square! It was only at that point did I look at my instructions. I worked it out with a shim then moved on with the rest of your video. Anderson certainly did not make their instructions very clear. Thanks again!
You're welcome... thanks for sharing your story!
Great instructions! I followed your video and it was much, much, better than the instructions. Not being overly knowledgeable about hanging a screen door, was able to finish In about 3 hours. Thank you!
You're welcome... thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
Great video! Following you was SO much easier than reading the directions or watching the Anderson video. :)
Thanks... glad you enjoyed it!
You are amazing. I followed your directions and this worked out perfectly. Thank you for helping others.
You're welcome... thanks for the nice note!
Thanks a million Bob, got our screen door up lickty split with your video!
You're welcome.
Thank you sooooo much, I couldn’t install this door without your video, you’re the best. Thanks again 🙏
You're very welcome!
This was an absolutely amazing video. Thanks for making the video at the pace you did with the helpful tips that you did. I was able to flawlessly install my door. I came across your video after searching Anderson's RUclips page for a step by step instructions video to no avail. Thank you!!!
You are welcome... glad to hear it was helpful!
Thanks to this video I finished my installation with confidence ...One change I made was to use a Cone Step bit instead of the spade bit. It was very smooth and clean. Anderson should supply a link to this video to the purchasers of the door.
Thanks for the nice comment. Yes, the spade bit that Andersen supplied seemed strange to me. I have a stepped bit like you used, but I wanted to install the door using Andersen's directions and with the supplied materials (such as bits). Even still, I had to use a couple of my own twist bits toward the end, as the two bits Andersen supplied were not enough. In fact, I broke Andersen's 1/8-inch bit during the installation, and used one of my own to complete the job. Don't tell anyone that, however. :-)
Wish I wouldve watched this before installing my 2500 last weekend. It wouldve made my job a lot easier. But I still have the closer and trim to attach so at least I get to see how you put that on. Great video
Thanks!
I have to do three of these doors on my mom's neighbors house. So glad I found this video. Doesn't look fun at all, but at least now I have a great guide
Three of them is a lot of work! As one commenter (below) suggested, drill all the holes for the latch/lock with the door flat on sawhorses... that will be easier than drilling with the door mounted, as I show in this video. Especially with three doors -- get all set up to drill the necessary holes and knock them all out in a few minutes. That will save you time.
Good luck!
@@BobKovacs Thank you so much Bob! Advice is very much appreciated!
Great video! I installed mine today. Mine was a left hand I I crapped when I thought I screwed the holes in the door incorrectly. Didn’t realize you could remove the plate to get the latch to reverse. All good!!
Thanks!
Thank you for this video. Very thorough and thoughtful. I’ve put in several doors like this and I like that you emphasize that you really have to pay attention to what your doing at different points in the installation. You also show that this is not necessarily that easy of a task and it won’t be all finished inside of 2 hours.
You are welcome... and thank you for the nice comment!
Fantastic video! I don’t think I could’ve done this without your help. Thanks so much for making this 🙏
You are welcome... glad it helped!
You did an extraordinary job of explaining the installation.It sure was very very helpful…
Thank you... that is kind of you to say.
My storm door sat in my garage for 6 months. I would have nightmares about asking another 'man' to install for me. I finally get the nerve to begin this intimidating task only to find I didn't even measure the door right! To make a long story short.. got the right door. Found your video and I did it. Thank you Bob. Couldn't have done it with out you! Now..how r u at plumbing? 😉
Ha! I do my own plumbing, but it is definitely not my specialty. I do have a couple of simple plumbing-related videos on RUclips, but nothing complicated. I almost made one about installing a faucet, but the room was too small to get good video.
Could not have done this installation without this video!
Thanks!
Thank You. Big help. Really appreciate you taking the time to create this.
You're welcome!
Thank you so much. I just couldn't get the intial hinge rail started. Your video was a huge help.
You're welcome... glad it helped!
Great video didn’t even bother to look at the instructions 3 hr install following ur video step by step
Glad to hear it helped... thanks for stopping by!
So glad I found your Video. I was getting ready to give up with installing it myself. Thanks.
You're welcome... glad I could help.
Because of this video, my husband and I didnt give up. Tysm💞
You’re welcome... I'm glad you got it done.
Thanks for the video Bob! I'm working on my door today, the visual really helps on what I need to do.
You're welcome... glad to be of help!
Well Bob, the video was straight forward and easy to follow. Now I'll put it to the test. Today I mount my 30x80 Andwerson 2500 door. I've never attempted anything like this before. I'll leave a second reply and tell you how it goes. Wish me luck!
Good luck!
i was gonna hire someone to put it in for me, after watching your video i did it myself with ease. ty
Good for you, Mr. Mayhem. It's amazing what we can do with a little confidence.
Thanks so much for the vid. I found the instructions a little unclear and doing it side by side in this video made this so easy.
You're welcome... glad to hear it helped.
I used your video today, it was a lifesaver. Thank you very much.
You're welcome!
Very helpful video, thank you. My suggestion is to drill the holes for the handle set early on and before hanging the door. I found it much easier to do that drilling with the door flat on the ground.
You are welcome. And I had not thought about drilling the holes as you describe, but you're right... that does sound easier. I was following the written directions for virtually all this video, with one slight change when I installed the lock. And that was only because I didn't quite have the video shot I needed.
Great Idea, that will be my plan when I install next weekend.
Great video Bob, I am a handyman and your instructions are complete and thorough. I wish Andersen would print the time and detail for installation on the outside of this box. I would have paid more for the 3000 series for easier installation.
Thanks! I had not installed this door before, but I just had a suspicion that a RUclips audience would be interested in a decent installation tutorial. It took us all day to shoot it (and install the door), but it was worth it.
Thank you very much for this comprehensive and so informative installation video! Very helpful and gave me all the information I need before I make a purchase. Well done!
You are welcome... thank you for the kind words!
This video is amazing! I was somewhat confused with the instructions. This video was a game changer. It was the perfect step-by-step instruction plus some extra tips to install this door. You should have Anderson Doors feature this video:) thank you so much!
You're welcome... glad it helped!
Thank you very much, I did it myself, :) thanks for taking the time to help others. God bless you.
You're welcome!
so important to check box contents. We got a toilet that we had our contractor install during our BR remodel. Well, the tank lid was broken. We're installing that same model in another BR so when it comes in we'll check it right in the store. We also had an experience with a faucet. We decided to splurge on a Touch20 from Delta. But when we got it installed, we discovered it was the regular model. A lot less money. We decided we liked it and were able to get a refund. We believe that someone had got 2 and put the cheaper model in the expensive model's box (this happens a lot sadly).
Yes. Part of the reason I discussed this in the video is to point out that there is no single parts list for this door -- you have to dig out two separate parts lists. I had them open the original box in the store, as the box was all bent out of shape and re-sealed at the top. I thought the glass might have been broken. Once I saw the glass was fine, I figured all the parts were there. Nope... someone had rooted out the inner box that contained the lockset.
Thank you sir, the instructions weren't completely clear but with the help of your video I got the job done. Much obliged
You're welcome!
Great Video, Bob!!! I just purchased this same door and plan to use your video for my installation. Thank you, Sir!
You are welcome... glad I could help!
@@BobKovacs So, I did my installation of the Andersen 2500 storm door today. I never read a single instruction sheet in the packaging, and just followed your video as I went along, and the door turned out perfectly. Took me over 3 hours, but I move kinda slow and take a lot of break due to MS. Thanks again, Bob! You made this job so much easier. Wish I could buy ya a beer, or a coffee, or whatever wets your whistle. Cheers!
I am glad to hear that you got it done and are happy with both the door and the video. I actually earn money on these videos, and that gives me some satisfaction. But it is also highly gratifying to hear that I've helped people and made their lives just a little easier. It was just my wife and me working on this video, and it pretty much took us all day to get the shots we needed for a comprehensive tutorial -- pretty exhausting, even if I don't look tired at the end. Knowing so many people are using this video successfully really makes it worthwhile.
Thank *you*, Dave, for the kind words.
Thank you very much for the video. It was extremely helpful. I didn’t think the instructions that came with the door was great.
You're welcome... glad it helped!
Incredible “how to” video, we followed your video step by step and the installation was perfect . . . Thank you so much!
You're welcome! I'm curious... where did you get your door? I noticed that the views for this video dropped way off, so I checked and saw that Andersen no longer makes the 2500 door. Where did you get yours?
@@BobKovacs we bought it one year ago at Home Depot, toying with the idea of hiring someone to install it since we are such novices regarding home improvement. Last winter was brutal without a storm door, so we decided to get brave and give it a shot by ourselves 😆. We live in northern Illinois about 10 minutes from the Wisconsin border, so we had no desire to go through another winter without it. It’s a great door, so I hope Andersen did not discontinue it. Thanks again!
Ah... yes, it is within the past year that Andersen stopped making the 2500 door. I agree... it is a fine storm door. Mine works perfectly after 4 years. I use the door you see in this video every day, and especially like the pull-down screen.
I'm pretty sure that Andersen is no longer making this door. Next time you're at Home Depot, see if they have the Andersen 2500. My local Home Depots do not.
Awesome video! Made my install less confusing, and was easier to follow than the instructions. Thank you!
You're welcome... glad it helped!
Thanks first off your vid made the instructions almost useless. The only thing I needed them for was swapping the flipper latch the other way as my handle was on the other side . Keep them coming.
You're welcome... glad I could help!
Thank you so much. You're step by step instructional video help me immensely! Great job.
You're welcome... glad it helped!
Saved my life today. Thank you!
@@jshifley You're welcome.