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but want door bell to continue working. Can we get wiring schematics?

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#Rittenhouse by Steve on 2011-05-01 18:27

need diagram for wiring of C8203. Only two reds, 2 whites, where would transformer lead be?

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#Rittenhouse by Mark Danko on 2015-09-10 19:17

Hi, need repair to this unit, sound cuts in and out when volume control knob is turned/wiggled. Moving molex 5 pin connector on circuit board also causes power to cut in and out. Mode delector knob has become stiff to operate. Please send estimate if repair is possible, thanks

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#Rittenhouse by David Peterson on 2006-03-01 03:17

The reception is pretty poor and weak on the volume. Do your know if there is an transisterized replacement receiver that will fit into the 1970\'s model. Thanks, David......

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#Rittenhouse by Bob Przybylski on 2018-11-28 01:06

I have a Rittenhouse door bell model c8355 and the transformer (that is what I think it is) has failed & does nothing but hum. Can I get a new transformer? or can I buy a replacement at the local home depot or Lowes?

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#Rittenhouse by Lynn Villano on 2011-05-06 13:29

but want door bell to continue working. Can we get wiring schematics?

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#Rittenhouse by Brent Stoll on 2014-01-07 03:22

Label states Emerson Model S7671Rittenhouse DivisionArtolier lighting & soundEmerson Electric CoHoneoye Falls, New York 14472Second Label statesFire Alarm DeviceSingle and/or Multiple stationHome built in early 70\'s and have not found any information per this model and/ or type of device. If you ha…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by dominic Carini on 2009-07-28 00:55

Ihave about a 30 year old rittenhouse with 4 chimes.It seems that the solenoids that activate the strikers,are getting a little lazy.I have had one apart and try to clean it ,with not much succes,I even lost one of those tiny springs. I tried to replace it with a similar one ,but it\'s not right.Do …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Richard Burnham on 2021-03-28 21:10

Front and back door bells. I need a diagram showing how to connect the wires from the doorbells. Front works with one wire from Front doorbell going to Terminal B and the other going to Front in the 16 VAC group. I assumed one wire would go from Back doorbell to Terminal A and the other to Back in t…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by DominicJ. Carini on 2009-07-23 03:03

I have a 30 year old rittenhouse door chime with the 4 sequential chimes, one of the plungers has gone lazy. I took the transformer out to try to clean it and lost the little spring that gives the plunger resistance . Do you have any ideas ?Or do you sell parts, perhaps a whole tansformer. I tried t…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Kathie Hiers on 2009-03-11 03:19

I bought a house built in 1950 with an old Rittenhouse door chime, Model #365. I have no idea if it can be repaired. I don\'t have the front door button. The inner workings are very dirty. Do you think it\'s worth sending to you? Thanks, Kathie

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#Rittenhouse by Mike on 2025-06-05 15:12

Trying to hook up ring with the rittenhouse 531 model. Not sure how the wiring should be set up? 4 white and red wires with 0-4 posts?

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#Rittenhouse by Richard Baer on 2012-03-06 23:58

This unit puts out a chirping sound (Similar to sound of a smoke alarm) on a continuous basis, one chirp about every 30 seconds. Please advise what I should do, short of disconnecting the unit, to stop this annoying sound.Thank you,Richard Baer

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#Rittenhouse by ElectraChime on 2017-01-22 03:43

I can make new bells for this chime. See my sites: doorbellmuseum.org and electrachime.comBestRobert

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#Rittenhouse by Bob Hilsher on 2010-03-27 16:29

Unit stopped working. Have 16+ volts coming to it but no sound. Assume the syncronous motor is out... Telechron model M3151, Type H18, 3.6 rpm, 60 cy, 16 v. Is the replacement motor available? Price?Could it be anything else? All wiring is in tact on board.Thanks, Bob

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#Rittenhouse by k. chang on 2009-06-17 02:34

how do we get this old door chime to work again?we\'re already replacing the batteries, what else should we do?thanks

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#Rittenhouse by Edith Whitaker on 2012-04-10 15:32

some unit owners intercom is not working, needs repair. Who can we call on this?

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#Rittenhouse by Candy Cicoria on 2011-07-14 01:45

I recently moved into a house that has the Rittenhouse All Transistor RCM-1 system in every room. It\'s obvious this system has not worked in a few years, but I want to repair it and keep it with the time of the home. A newer system would take away from it\'s appeal. Is there anyone in the Tulsa, OK…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Kathryn Fenich on 2007-12-18 20:21

Rittenhouse Solid State AM/FM radio intercom system for house and outdoors

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#Rittenhouse by Doug Wood on 2009-04-27 20:03

Buying a condo with an inoperative Rittenhouse Model 7021 intercom system. Was constructed in late 70s. Is the technology so out of date that it is not worth restoring? Should I consider restoring the unit, about how much am I looking at? Is there a dealer here in AR, or do I have to ship it to you …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Jorge Crespo on 2015-05-11 04:05

Riitenhouse chime model C8538R to connect into the AC adapter 16 volt .

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#Rittenhouse by dave walters on 2008-10-24 14:59

Just wondering i have a rittenhouse system rcm-1 and the intercom system part does not seem to be working. We can broadcast for the main unit and it is heard in the other units but when we try to broadcast from one of the other units to the main you can not hear the person ? Anysuggestions or do you…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by STEVE on 2013-10-30 16:58

where can i find a schematic for a rittenhouse rm-20/22 intercom am fm radio

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#Rittenhouse by George Pond on 2019-07-27 20:32

Can you repair the solo kids on this 1950s era doorbell?It’s generally ok except that some of the parts that slide in the tubes to ring the chimes are lost. I could send it in or you could sell me the parts to fix it myself. Thanks,George Pond

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#Rittenhouse by ann chamberlin on 2010-03-07 15:43

Jennifer Walker:Did you ever figure out what to do about replacing your Rittenhouse unit? I\'m in the same boat!Any ideas or products you have come across on your own would be appreciated

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#Rittenhouse by Eric Hoffman on 2007-12-23 04:40

I have just recently purchased a house that has a Rittenhouse Model 7300 Intercom system that does not work. I am trying to find a schematic for it. I know that it is an old system, but would like to use it to monitor my young children. Any help would be appreciated.Thank you.Eric Hoffman—> …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Dale Adams on 2006-05-28 16:30

My unit is in need of repair, can you help ?

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#Rittenhouse by Francis Roberts on 2007-05-24 22:32

Need new springs for the hammers. This is an old door bell and it has lasted about 40 years. The new ones are sick. This is the best I have heard and would like to keep it another 40 years.

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#Rittenhouse by Don Meierhoff on 2013-01-01 10:50

Need a schematic for the Emerson-Rittenhouse Model rm20/rm22. Need to know transistor replacement numbers for the front end tuner.Thanks,Don

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#Rittenhouse by Marlene Ilijanich on 2024-06-26 02:50

Hello, I purchased my 4 note-8 note melody door chime in 1995. It has been set up on a battery operation operation

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#Rittenhouse by George Buffington on 2006-06-01 00:00

Can the Rittenhouse C8203 doorbell be repaired or purchased as a replacement? I'm trying to check this off my to-do list. Thank you!

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#Rittenhouse by jimmy jamison on 2008-04-08 19:34

we have modle m7035 the door bell and gate buzzer in still workes but the talk butten and volumne dose not. would like to fix or replace unitplease help thank you

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#Rittenhouse by GALLAGHER on 2025-04-27 13:41

Drive or board failure on Rittenhouse M7012 intercom/radio. Needs immediate attention to avoid disruption. Heading to next location now.

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#Rittenhouse by John Medina on 2013-02-22 19:58

Ubit was working fine, decided to hook up old style HI-FI unit per instructions and started blowing fuses. Looks like I created a short! Can you give me an idea of cost to repair and shipping charges? Thanks, John Medina

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#Rittenhouse by randy connelly on 2010-04-12 00:59

I need a Rittenhouse door bell botton part number C8000. Is this womethign you may have?

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#Rittenhouse by John Zeitler on 2012-12-05 22:32

I am looking for the cover that is a black plastic 8 3/8\" wide, 5 1/2\" high, and 2 1/8\" deep. Any idea where I can find a suitable replacement? Thanks.

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#Rittenhouse by IRA G NICHOLS on 2025-07-08 20:58

I have a rittenhouse model c8204 that stopped working, had been working for years. New outside doorbell installed my be the cause.Can I test the bell by shorting the two screw terminals on the rittenhouse inside unit.

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#Rittenhouse by Ken Selinger on 2012-06-06 02:03

We have an older intercom system M9325 stations, M9318, and M9322. We are wondering if there is anything we can do to reduce the standing hum.Thanks

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#Rittenhouse by Qaiser Baig on 2012-07-01 04:25

Hi,Some one open the wires of my door bell Model C8550 (in the bell). Would you please give the wiring/connection diagram for this door bell so that I can re-connect the wire to operate my door bell.You co-operation & early response will be highly appreciated.Regards,Qaiser Baig—> …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by R.Sarin on 2010-08-11 23:11

Hi I need a cover for the rittenhouse door chime model 380 can u pls get back to me thank you

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#Rittenhouse by jim Snyder on 2012-01-12 05:28

A friend of mine has a doorbell that i am hoping to repair and would like to find the wiring diagram for it if possible. The only tag I can find on it saysArtolier Lighting & Sound Div. Emerson Electric Co. Rittenhouse Operations Honeoye Falls NY 14472 Model RC203 or RC208 Volt 10 There are three te…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by scott grim on 2009-07-22 11:43

I\'ve recently come in the possesion of an emerson-rittenhouse model 633 door chime and clock. Somebody must have placed 120volts of power to the 16 volt circiut burning out all the electronics. I need all the electrical components including the hammars and motors. if anyone knows where i can get pa…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Ray G. Brubaker on 2017-09-11 14:32

I have a model Rittenhouse # E780DC door bell push button. The center plastic button is broken. I need a replacement . I can use the whole assemblyPlease email me as to where I can buy it. Thank you.

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#Rittenhouse by Jeffrey on 2008-11-22 22:27

This problem may be caused by a lighted doorbell. After the bell is wrung, the light will re-illuminate. When that happens it may be drawing just enough power to make the door chimes think that the button was pressed once again. This is a repeating pattern.If a lighted door button is used, the solut…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by David Strodel on 2010-12-05 00:34

Hi, I have a Rittenhouse 330 Chime that is not working. Is there a way to get a rough estimate of cost? It may be the transformer or the hammers as they are sticky.David

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#Rittenhouse by DeLane Smith on 2008-09-16 13:35

I need a address to send this unit to get it repaired

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#Rittenhouse by Bill Corbett on 2022-02-07 13:47

Emerson c8203 replacement transformer?Any help would be appreciated.Thanks, Bill

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#Rittenhouse by Marcy Berry on 2011-03-03 21:25

I am a property manager who manages a townhome with a broken Rittenhouse intercome system. The speakers on the exterior are installed in the brick so to remove them is a huge project. The main console in the kitchen is what I am looking to repair or replace. The model number is: (looks like) M7034. …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by paul suter on 2007-02-12 03:05

I have a old intercom in an apartment building that has door locks, buzzer, and voice. the call and voice speaker does not work. all the other apartments are working good. Is there a replacement for the apartment units. or a upgrade?

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#Rittenhouse by P. Markworth on 2014-01-17 18:45

Do you know of anyone in Central or East Central Ohio who can repair a Rittenhouse electric door chime? It has four, short brass tubes and chimes like The Westminister chimes. Thank you.

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#Rittenhouse by Diane Reichard on 2010-04-14 13:54

Hello! Do you have any parts for Rittenhouse (Emerson) All Transistor Radio-Intercom System, Model RM-1 (AM radio) or RM-2 (AM/FM radio)? Our system dates from the 1960\'s--still going strong. But I need knobs and especially the instruction manual because I don\'t know how to answer and use the exte…Purchase or Repair:

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