Andersen Split Arm Operator (Left Hand) in Stone Color (1982-1995) - 1361316

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!!

Perfect arm for our windows. Glides so easily

Yup. It’s expensive . And yup , it’s perfect fit ..

These arms easily replace the original equipment. Though made by Andersen, the replacements are much harder to crank/move than the original equipment; possibly due to the originals being in use for years. Good value and relatively easy to replace/install; although some refinishing of the wood surround may be needed. They look and feel identical to the originals and should last as long.

Great value! Easy to change by yourself. Fits perfectly, looks great!

Was an exact match and quick swap. It comes with plastic cover and screws, but not the handle.

Better pricing than the manufacturer

Owners of Andersen windows like me, ultimately end up forcing their windows open by turning the crank with excessive force, this pushes the drive pin outward and cracks the cover, replacing the cover doesnt work since the main housing has be compromised. The good news is that these are easy to replace and the hardest part is to remove the molding which in most cases has many coats of paint, but if you are careful and tap it with a stiff putty knife, it will come out. Once the molding is removed, its just a matter of removing the phillips screws that hold the unit in place. I replace both of mine in less than a half hour. The key here is also to make sure the window opens smoothly before you put the new one in. TL