Andersen casement window hardware swap

Quick Learner from Andover

Mar 18, 2019 9:40 am

hi, I am looking to replace the hardware on a bay window. the original Andersen parts are way too expensive (the window is from the 1970's, at best). This is the hardware that I need to replace: Andersen #7073A Operator (Left Hand) with 7-1/2" Arm Length in Bronze Color Andersen #7073A Operator (Right Hand) with 7-1/2" Arm Length in Bronze Color and three tracks: 7030A (2) and B Two of the windows open left to right (from the inside perspective) and the other right to left. Do you have something compatible? thanks, David

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Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Mar 20, 2019 10:02 am

Thanks for your description. We can help you with this, but we will need to see photos of the parts in question to ensure we can provide the replacements for them.

Quick Learner from Andover

Apr 11, 2019 12:26 pm

Thank you. here are some pictures. I wonder if I can remove all of the hardware and start from scratch.

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Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Apr 11, 2019 2:21 pm

Thank you for your patience in this matter. Unfortunately, this operator has been discontinued and is no longer available. We don't have a direct substitute, but you could consider our 39-365 operator as a possibility. You would also need a new track to go with it. I recommend something like our 39-504 or 39-512.

Tom from SWISCO

Apr 12, 2019 9:31 am

Yes, the tracks will be the same for both. Take a look at our 39-365 and 39-366 for your operator replacements

Quick Learner from Andover

Apr 12, 2019 10:04 am

thanks for your help. I will place an order. Two of the windows open left to right (from the inside perspective) and the other right to left. Can you clarify which to order? I assume the tracks are are the same for both.

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Tom from SWISCO

May 31, 2019 9:36 am

You are very welcome. We are happy to hear that everything has worked out for you.

Quick Learner from Andover

May 31, 2019 10:17 am

I ordered all of these parts and they worked! I have been trying to address this problem every Spring for six years (without paying Andersen's extortion prices for a poor design).

Thanks so much to everyone!

now I have to replace the tracks in my kitchen cabinet that are leaving sawdust everywhere...