The 400 Series is Andersen's flagship and, by Andersen's account, the best-selling wood window and patio door line in America. It pairs a wood interior with a low-maintenance Perma-Shield® vinyl exterior and offers seven exterior colors, natural pine plus three interior colors, up to nine hardware finishes and a full grille catalog. In April 2026 Andersen added all-black options: black components on the Tilt-Wash Double-Hung and black sills and hardware on patio doors.
In our climate the 400 Series earns its reputation on performance. Andersen offers Low-E4®, SmartSun™, HeatLock®, Sun and PassiveSun® glass. In 2024 Andersen launched a triple-pane option for 400 Series windows in Northeast states (dual Low-E4 or Low-E4 with HeatLock); whether it can be ordered in Minnesota varies, so we confirm at the estimate. The Tilt-Wash Double-Hung can be ordered with Andersen's factory-applied Energy Performance Panel to meet ENERGY STAR® version 7.0 in the Northern zone.
The Frenchwood® gliding and hinged patio doors are among the premium patio doors we install most often, and the Woodwright® double-hung gives a traditional profile for older Twin Cities homes.
Highlights
- Andersen's best-selling wood window and patio door line
- Seven exterior colors including Dark Bronze and Black; natural pine plus three interior colors
- Low-E4®, SmartSun™, HeatLock®, Sun and PassiveSun® glass options
- Triple-pane option launched in 2024 in Northeast markets; Minnesota availability confirmed at the estimate
- Tilt-Wash Double-Hung sash tilt in for cleaning; Energy Performance Panel option meets ENERGY STAR® 7.0 Northern zone
- All-black options (2026): black double-hung components and black patio door sills and hardware
- Frenchwood® gliding and hinged patio doors
- Owner-2-Owner® limited warranty: 20 years glass, 10 years non-glass, transferable
Available styles
Insulation and energy performance in Minnesota
A wood frame with a vinyl exterior gives the 400 Series a low-conductivity frame, and the glass menu is Andersen's deepest below the architectural lines. For Minnesota, order Low-E4 SmartSun or Low-E4 with HeatLock, add the Energy Performance Panel on tilt-wash double-hungs if you want Northern-zone ENERGY STAR 7.0 numbers, and ask whether triple-pane can be ordered here; north-facing rooms can use PassiveSun to pick up free winter heat.
Glass packages
- Low-E4® dual-pane with argon (standard)
- Low-E4® SmartSun™: adds solar-heat control and filters about 95% of UV
- HeatLock® room-side coating: reflects heat back into the room; Andersen's best dual-pane U-factors
- PassiveSun® glass: higher solar gain for cold climates and shaded exposures
- Sun glass: tinted, blocks the most solar heat
- Triple-pane with dual Low-E4® coatings, or Low-E4® with HeatLock®, in markets where Andersen offers it (launched in the Northeast in 2024)
- Energy Performance Panel: factory-applied to Tilt-Wash Double-Hung units to meet ENERGY STAR® 7.0 in the Northern zone
Frame and sash
Solid wood frame and sash with Perma-Shield® rigid vinyl cladding on the exterior; Andersen describes the line as wood inside and vinyl outside. Weatherstripping is factory-applied at all sash perimeters, and Frenchwood® doors use a weatherstripped interlock at the meeting stile.
Ratings
ENERGY STAR® certified options across the line with the right glass. Andersen states the factory-applied Energy Performance Panel lets 400 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung windows meet ENERGY STAR version 7.0 in the Northern zone, and its triple-pane option is aimed at ENERGY STAR 7.0, stretch codes and passive-house goals. Unit U-factors are on the NFRC label and in Andersen's product guide.
What the install adds
On install day we set the unit on a sloped sill pan, tape the flanges or brickmould to the housewrap with flashing tape, fill the rough-opening gap with low-expansion foam, and seal the interior with backer rod and sealant before trim goes on. The exterior joint gets backer rod and sealant too, so the rating on the label is what the wall actually gets.
400 Series at a glance
- Exterior colors
- White, Sandtone, Canvas, Terratone, Forest Green, Dark Bronze, Black
- Interior finish
- Natural unfinished pine or three factory interior colors (White, Dark Bronze, Black on select units)
- Hardware finishes
- Up to nine finishes depending on the unit, from White and Stone to Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel and Black
- Grilles
- Finelight™ between the glass, removable interior, full divided light and simulated divided light; multiple profiles and patterns
- Screens
- Standard insect screen or TruScene® fine-mesh; retractable screens on select patio doors
- Glass
- Low-E4®, SmartSun™, HeatLock®, Sun, PassiveSun®; triple-pane in select markets; Energy Performance Panel on tilt-wash double-hungs; tempered and patterned options
- Sizes
- Large standard size catalog plus custom sizes on most styles
- Installation types
- New construction and full-frame replacement; tilt-wash insert replacement (Conversion Kit and Woodwright insert) for existing frames
- Patio doors
- Frenchwood® gliding and hinged patio doors; black sills and hardware available (2026)
- Warranty
- Owner-2-Owner® limited warranty: 20 years glass, 10 years non-glass; transferable, not prorated
- Where sold
- The Home Depot, lumberyards and Andersen dealers
- Made in
- United States (Andersen, Bayport, MN)
Product details summarized from the manufacturer's published materials, last checked 2026-10-09. Options, specifications, and availability vary by configuration and change over time — we'll confirm current options and pricing for your project at your free estimate.
