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How to Change the Screen Insert in a Storm Door

Change the insert on your storm door to screen door for the warmer months, or the glass door for the cooler months in just 10 minutes with NO tools!
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes

Instructions

  • Lock the storm door in the open position
  • Lift the handle upwards until it locks up
  • Remove the 2 short latch rails first by pushing the top of the rail it with your fingertips until it unsnaps. Then repeat with the 2 long latch rails.
  • Remove the glass insert and store.
  • Clean the storm door frame if desired.
  • Place the screen insert into the storm door
  • Replace the 2 short latch rails--start with the top latch rail. Pinch the latch rail with your fingertips and push them into place. You need to push them into place until the snap. Continue along the whole rail. Once you latch the two short latch rails, repeat the same steps with the 2 long rails.
  • Lower the door handle to it's normal position
  • Unlock the door, so it closes