You are welcome to review our return policy here if you need to return any of the parts you plan on purchasing. With that being said, the handing for these locks is determined by the side the hinge is on when viewed from the outside. If the hinges are mounted on the left side of the sash, you'll use the 38-097. If they're on the right, you'll need the 38-098. There have been exceptions to this rule but this is the manufacturer's recommendation for installing these locks. Hopefully, that will help you confirm which part you need for this repair.