Andersen Auxiliary Security Lock, Foot Latch - White - 1997301

These security lock work great on my Anderson sliders. I researched many different types of lock for my sliders and ended up buying these locks. And I'm glad I did. Plus, my wife finds them easy to lock and unlock with a foot. For me, the best thing I liked about these locks is how easy they are to install. I put them on all 4 of my Anderson sliders.

Works well. Great product.

The item says it's for Anderson branded sliding doors and even lists models of doors that support it. I knew this when purchasing it and do not have an Anderson door. As I expected, it mounted just fine to my vinyl framed glass sliding door. I'm not a window/door professional, so I don't know exactly what's behind the vinyl that the mounting screws are biting into, but it dug in real tight. I'm confident it will last as long as the door does. As for the device itself, it's really well made with heavy duty cast metal housing. The only part that was not metal and visible from the outside was a plastic cap on top of the bolt post and the back panel that faces the door. When you work the spring loaded action, it works and feels SOLID with a satisfying "click" sound when the bolt locks down. I've found it really easy to use, that is, you don't have to stomp down or kick on it to work the action. It's smooth and can easily be operated barefoot. This was my experience since I aligned the track hole properly with the bolt in the door's closed position. I imagine if I had offset the hole on accident, it may not have worked as smoothly. So take your time when installing it and follow the directions and you'll be alright. The instructions were easy to understand and the method of installation was written at a professional level to ensure proper installation. Overall, I love it and would definitely recommend this item!

Great product. Built well. Have to take the inside slider off to drill the holes. Very well designed. Easy to use. Way more secure than the handle latch.

Wife likes it because it’s easy to use with just your foot and holds door securely. I like it because it was easy to install on my non-Anderson wooden sliding doors. Drilled pilot holes in end of door for 2 screws to hold lock, and 1 hole in bottom track for pin lock. 1/2” hole for pin seemed too big for a 1/4” pin. So I drillled 3/8” hole and it works perfectly! Directions show to remove door because hole needed for pin lock in track is about an inch from end of door...too close for a fat drill to keep the bit vertical. However, I used a 12v Dewalt battery drill. Dill was touching door and bit was on a slight angle, but pin fits in hole easily. I did not use grommets to dress up hole oin lock because hole in in bottom of track and can’t be seen.