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I would like to replace my working existing RMC-4 rittenhouse intercom with a compatible unit. While using the existing wires? Suggestions _ and would you be interested in the old unit and speakers - 8 + 1 doorThanks,

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#Rittenhouse by curtis gast on 2015-03-16 02:25

new home to me. system not working. any help would be great. thanks

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#Rittenhouse by Kathy on 2016-08-16 17:08

can i have this unit repaired and what do i need to do.

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#Rittenhouse by Harry Yagi on 2017-05-11 12:40

Due to the worn-weakened spring on the hitting bar which do not pop out from the solenoid hole. Do you sell the spring or the entire solenoid with the hitting bar?

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#Rittenhouse by James L Rockney on 2021-10-04 16:06

The small piston that strikes the chime does not return back to the original position. There is a spring on the piston. It seems like the piston should have a retainer of some sort on the end to hold the spring in place. Is there supposed to be a retainer on the end of the piston to keep the spring …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Franklin D Bamsey on 2011-08-22 12:52

Push the outside button and the bell does not work. It has been in the house since it was build in 1988. Any suggestions?

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#Rittenhouse by A.L. Richard on 2010-08-09 13:32

My home was built in 1965 with the same Rittenhouse intercom/radio system that doesn\'t work anymore. I would like to upggrade with intercom/radio/ satellite radio system can you do the work? What would be the estimated cost?

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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 Charles Sumrell on 2018-06-16 18:05

Tag on door chime unit says:Model 8846RVolt 16Rittenhouse Division Spartan ElectricFayetteville NC 28386The unit has four tubes, it has a circuit board with integrated circuits. The transformer is putting out 18.5 volts, although the unit says 16 volts on transformer and circuit board. I assume the …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Hal Hester on 2016-07-09 23:01

Similiar issue, my doorbell kept sticking. So I replaced the sticky button but now my springs inside the bell housing seem to be sprung and unable to move the plunger the full range to ring or retract.

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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 Corinne Censulla on 2012-02-29 17:56

I have a very old doorbell/ clock combination. The Model # is 450. The chimes work but not the clock. Since it is installed into the wall is there one the will replace using the same insert?

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#Rittenhouse by Franklin D Bamsey on 2011-08-30 18:30

I have an Emerson Door Bell C 8204 and it is not working. Need a response to this E- mail please.

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#Rittenhouse by paul caley on 2010-10-09 16:33

plungers have stopped (tried lube) is model w clock can they be replaced by myself or must this be done by a pro or can the entire panel be more easily replaced thank you

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#Rittenhouse by Larry Graham on 2011-01-02 02:03

I am looking for a wiring diagram for a Rittenhouse, Spartan Electric, Fayettevile NC C8845 unit which is 30 to 35 years old. It seems to be either able to use two D cells or 16V transformer but I am got sure how to wire it up. Any ideas? Thanks.

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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 Dale Adams on 2018-05-15 14:40

I need my rcm 4 repaired or replaced

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#Rittenhouse by Bil Hoag on 2015-11-11 17:58

Installed in 1987 when we built the house. Has begun sporadic multiple, single dings, all hours, day and night. I have replaced, back up battery and fuse in motor. Now makes a fairly loud buzzing sound also. Thoughts?

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#Rittenhouse by Romeiser on 2015-01-12 13:41

There is a malfunction in the Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime, disrupting the production line. Immediate repair is required to resume operations

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#Rittenhouse by Donna Dodson on 2007-03-02 16:22

I would like to see if I can get this to work. But I don\'t know where to start.

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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 Terri McDougall on 2012-04-06 14:55

Our house was built in 1978 and we purchased it in 1997. It had the Rittenhouse monitor system in place with the main unit in the kitchen and smaller units scattered thought the house and in an attached apartment. The unit has never worked since we have been here and I was wondering if it is repaira…Purchase or Repair:

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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 van Aree on 2009-02-26 20:19

I am looking for a copy of Rittenhouse rm5 house intercom owner\'s manual.

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#Rittenhouse by Dan Mazzola Sr on 2020-05-31 15:36

I’m in need of a sequence timer for the above mentioned Emerson Rittenhouse clock/chimePlease advise on getting 1 of them by email or by calling me at 617/590-3509New or reconditioned

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#Rittenhouse by Andrew Lazazzera on 2017-01-16 17:16

HAVE --MODEL DS-2 DOOR SENTRY SAYS 'NOT TO CONNECT TO POWER SOURCE OTHER THAN STANDARD 16 VOLT CHIME TRANSFORMER'NEED TESTING OF ITS TRANSFORMER.I THINK ITS THE TRANSFORMER!WHAT IS PROCESS TO FOLLOW FOR THIS?ANDREW h=773-589-0150 c=773-899-0423

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#Rittenhouse by Lori on 2008-12-29 00:49

Years ago lightening hit house the chime stoped working the unit is in the kitchen and of coarse the door bell at the front door to push with finger ..doesnt work anymore can this be fixed ??/

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#Rittenhouse by Jeff Picha on 2011-12-05 14:24

Hello, I have a customer that brought in a door bell unit, the one of theplungers is bent inside. I do not know alot about these things, we work on electric motors. He want to know if he can still get parts for these unit.The model # is c8231. Please inform, I may just send him your way. Thanks for …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Walter Powell on 2013-06-15 18:30

Front door button will only ring one time. Side door button will only ring one time. Want front door to ring two times (ding-dong). Don\'t see how to wire it right.

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#Rittenhouse by Agnes R. Kellan on 2009-11-06 01:18

I have my radio-intercom since 1969--In hasn\'t worked for about three years. I have two stations.

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#Rittenhouse by Frank Giudice on 2009-10-23 16:36

I have a clock and doorchimes door bell model RC-633.I would like to get relacement part for the door bell part the clock is still working.Can you help me

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#Rittenhouse by Jim Fields on 2012-11-19 16:03

I have a schematic for Models M7010, M7011, M7012, M7020. The document also has AM Alignment, FM Alignment, Troubleshooting chart, and list of replacement parts for printed circuit board.

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#Rittenhouse by neil Berman on 2009-07-08 05:25

I have a Rittenhouse Model S7806 Smoke/Fire detector system in my 3-level condo. It was there when I moved in so there is no manual for it.My problem is, after a thunder and lightening storm the other day, I came home to find all 3 units ringing. The only way I could silence them was to switch off t…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Tobie Ross on 2018-04-13 02:54

I have a Sears Solid State Am-FM Master Station Radio/Intercom Model 113.35150 built by Emerson Electric. Can you repair this station. Please advise/

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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 FLORENCE LUM on 2010-01-22 03:42

Is there someone in Honolulu, HI whom I can contact to test and repair my intercom, and replace my ON/Off switch @ the MASTER SPEAKER?We have enjoyed our unit for many years, since 1968.

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#Rittenhouse by Barb C on 2009-03-27 12:35

Same as James Mann note - have 1970\'s Rittenhouse intercom---can we replace old system - can we purchase new units but use same wiring??

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#Rittenhouse by Deborah Braid on 2009-12-14 16:48

I have an old rittenhouse 7021 (I think) it is from 1978. It needs a new from cover and the dial to change the stations doesn\'t work. Otherwise it works. Can it be fixed and about how much?

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#Rittenhouse by Chris Pellicano on 2009-11-11 03:52

I would like to get an estimate on testing and repairing any needed parts of our antique ( assuming it is antique,) doorbell. I love the way it sounds, from manually striking the chimes, but doesn\'t seem to work...

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#Rittenhouse by Doug on 2011-10-01 20:21

I currently have this unit for sale on ebay. the wiring is simply two wires from the 16v transformer to the appropriate screw terminals on the printed circuit board and then the \"switch leg\" from each door bell button at the doors you are using attached to the corresponding terminal screw as label…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Jim Romeiser on 2011-08-18 07:20

My Rittenhouse door chime\'s top plunger does not work, the previous homeowner said when he was hooking it up, by accident the top soleniod was getting power all the time and over heated and it has not worked right since... can this be fixed ????

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#Rittenhouse by vandewater on 2025-05-14 19:14

just a heads up that the Rittenhouse RM20/RM22 intercom with radio unit went down mid-shift. Can you please check it out and follow up during the day? Thanks!

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#Rittenhouse by Craig on 2018-12-27 00:39

I have a 620R, but your post was a long time ago. Did you get an answer?

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#Rittenhouse by Michelle NEWBY on 2009-05-20 00:04

Wee have an Emerson Rittenhouse doorbell model #RC552-1. The motor has fried itself. Can you repair? Thank you. H - (805) 685-2317

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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 Mark Hefner on 2013-03-03 02:30

i am looking to replace my intercom system and looking for a new system to replace it with.

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#Rittenhouse by Brandon on 2010-01-02 05:17

Please contact me about the cover of the door chime Model c8204.We lost it during repainting the wall when we moved in 2 years ago.ThanksBrandon

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#Rittenhouse by Joseph LaBarbera on 2012-06-11 14:33

Would like to know if there is a replacement for this unit or where I can find a replacement knob for the Talk Listen stalk.

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#Rittenhouse by Theresa Perkins on 2008-12-16 16:21

I would like to install my RC633 which I removed from my old house. Can you send me instructions? Thank you.

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#Rittenhouse by Paul on 2016-09-11 18:49

Are you able to repair it?

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#Rittenhouse by SUSAN R BOYD on 2006-05-16 13:16

My mom and dad has an old (approx.37yrs) rittenhouse intercom system and they need a replacement bulb for the main unit. I\'ve tried searchingonline but since mom nor dad know the exact part # i\'m having no luck.Dad said it was a low wattage pilot lamp?? GE19 or R19???? Any help you can offer would…Purchase or Repair:

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