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Your cart is empty.All window manufacturers hand their product as viewed from exterior. If hinge is on left from exterior: left hand window unit. If hinge is on right from exterior: right hand window unit. An easy way to hand windows from the inside (where we are most of the time) is to look at what side the lock is on for the window that needs the new operator. If the lock is on the left from the inside then the hinge is on the left from exterior and it is a left hand window unit. If lock is on the right from inside then the hinge is on the right from the exterior and it is a right hand window unit.
Russ James
2025-09-02 15:39:05
Great Anderson product & great service from Amazon!! Very satisfied.
California Rose
2025-08-25 21:14:33
Back in the 70's, my favorite book was 'The You Don't Need A Man To Fix It'. These days I have.... YouTube videos! I am a woman in my 60's and this was a very easy project. (Note the review of the gentleman whose 10 year old grandson was able to do it). I am not an intuitive person, so there are a couple of points I would add. If you are wondering if this part will be compatible with your window, look on the lower right corner of the glass. All the info is there. I have included a pic of my particular window info. This particular part is for windows made in 1982-1995. Secondly, when they specific Right or Left Hand Arm Operator, apparently they are not referring to the actual part. The window itself if you are looking at it from the interior, will lock either on the left side or the right side. That is what they are referring to, not the side of the actual crank arm of the operator mechanism. Conversely, I also read an explanation that if you are looking at the window from the outside, you order the arm that corresponds with the side where the window is hinged. Left side hinge requires a left arm, right side hinge requires a right arm. It all depends on your perspective. One last point I'd like to make is that when my part arrived, the crank arm was fixed and would not move. What the heck! I finally figured out that for the crank arm to turn, the gear where the actual handle goes needs to be moved and/or turned for the crank arm to move. Oh. Okay then. After that, everything went according to the videos. On a side note, I also purchased a white cover for the mechanism. I have seen reviews where the person complained that the cheap plastic part broke when trying to operate the crank arm. Do not blame the cover. Yes, it is plastic and cannot handle the stress of a frozen crank arm. The crank arm operator mechanism needs to either be lubricated or replaced. There is a great deal of personal satisfaction to successfully tackling one of these DIY projects. Yay! My window is fixed!!
Zac
2025-08-19 18:32:27
I had both a left and a right window begin to fail on closing - they would open fine, but the internal parts on the crank broke and it would not close the window. These were an easy replacement and a perfect fit.
GAP
2025-08-14 12:24:13
Had to replace original Anderson 30+ yo operator. Perfect fit, easy install and working great.
Robert L. Perna
2025-07-24 17:56:01
Installation was easy requiring the removal of one piece of molding and several screws. Add a little grease to some of the sliding parts and your done.
Charles R. Mullen
2025-03-06 11:00:15
Youtube has some great videos on how to install these.
Customer
2025-02-23 10:07:30
Replaced an operator installed in our house over 30 years ago. First one delivered wasn’t even the correct product. Looked like a barcode label came off and got stuck on another product. Quick return and new part fit great. Ten minute replacement.
Megan
2024-11-25 18:38:32
Make sure you get the correct one! This was easy to install and worked perfectly for replacing the one that broke.
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