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I have a circa 1977 Artolier Lighting and Sound door Chimes / door bell / wall clock that HUMMS all the time. MODEL # C8633Can it be repaired?

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#Rittenhouse by Marie Gunderman on 2007-11-26 01:41
We purchased our present home in 1998. It was custom built in 1983 with many upgrades that were available at that time. Unfortunately since we have lived here the system does not work. The main unit is 17\' wide and 9\" tall. There are 12 units scattered throughout the house. They each measure 7.5\"…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Tom Mitchell on 2005-11-30 17:54
I have a Rittenhouse Home Intercom, Model No. M7010 that had no audio. A technician said the amplifier was bad and he replaced several transistors in it, but the volume is very weak. He does not know exactly what transistors to use to replace the old ones, and does not have a schematic. Can you prov…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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 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: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Eric Schneider on 2012-02-04 21:58
Do you know where I can find the outdoor part you push to ring for this Emerson Model C8203? Thanks for your time.Eric Schneider

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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 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: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Angela on 2015-11-22 00:03
i am looking for the cover of the door chime for the above model that needs replacing.

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#Rittenhouse by Earl Miller on 2012-10-11 01:03
Can I use the existing wiring and recessed wall areas of the old system listed above with a new replacement system. If so, what new updated system will work? Thanks

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#Rittenhouse by Bradley Lowe on 2015-12-05 21:41
HelloIt came with the house had a ele.and he had no luck with repair

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#Rittenhouse by Ellen on 2011-12-23 17:22
The installation manual has been misplaced and I am not sure which wires go to which connection. There is a red wire, a black wire, and a yellow with a green wire. The places to connect are for the front, rear, and transformer. Please advise. Also, there is a possibility that the transformer doesn\'…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by v on 2007-06-19 19:52
my dilemma also. have you found a suitable replacement? thanks.

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#Rittenhouse by Rick Martin on 2015-07-19 07:20
The Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime unit caused downtime today from 930 AM to 1145 AM, impacting our operations. Need quick resolution before the next shift. Thank you.

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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: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Sylvia on 2016-02-03 03:15
4 out of 10 times whenever I press the button it works.How do I know if the transformer that needs replacement or if the wiring itself that went wrong? I have replaced the button and it should not be the problem itself.How much would it cost if you send someone to fix it?Thanks.—> …Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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 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 Jim Wilson on 2007-09-11 01:47
Ihave a 20 year old rittenhouse intercon that does not and love to get it working again or replaced can you help

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#Rittenhouse by Jay Sturm on 2007-02-24 18:35
Dear Sir: I\'m looking for a electric schamitic for an Emerson Rittenhouse intercom Model rm20/rm22. Any help in this matter would be appropriated. Thank You, JAY

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#Rittenhouse by Joe on 2012-04-18 13:36
Could you please direct me as to where I may be able to obtain a circuit diagram for a rittenhouse installed in the 1980?Many thanksJoe

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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: Ticket Image...
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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: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Frank Spramelli on 2015-02-10 19:04
needs repaired tuning dial is broken.

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#Rittenhouse by Eddie Rodriguez on 2019-10-13 21:47
I have a Master Model 631 & 632, The clock stop working. its showing the red dot on the face of the clock that indicates power failure. The chimes still work fine with no issue. Can you provide instruction on how to test and/or repair. Thank youEddie

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#Rittenhouse by Patsy Goodwyn on 2014-09-27 23:39
We need to replace the long tubes on these chimes. They are look bad and we have lost one of them. Do you have the 4 tubes to replace the old ones with? If so, how much are they? Patsy

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#Rittenhouse by colleen on 2010-03-10 04:32
i have a model 7035 that was removed from the wall to repair the wall. Now I need to reconnect - but don\'t know how the wires go together. Are there any instructions available?

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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 Don Heeter on 2017-01-17 21:38
Dear Sirs, I have a Model RM-2.It was put in when the house was built in 1966.It does not work.Thank you for your help.

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#Rittenhouse by Emily Gladden on 2016-10-16 21:20
When you press our door bell button a chime is not coming out of the box in the outlet.

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#Rittenhouse by carolyn berkey on 2011-08-04 23:15
our unit has power and the light comes on but nothing works. The electrician says it is not the transformer.

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#Rittenhouse by Chris Giebel on 2015-07-19 18:20
The Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 is a door chime unit that is currently not working. That's the information I have so far.

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#Rittenhouse by Robert King on 2010-08-02 01:52
I know this chime assembly is very old but is there a replacement kit for the hammers. they are sticking and perhaps the springs are just too soft. I\'d appreciate any help you can give me.

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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 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 Karen Noll on 2009-11-16 14:27
I am looking for a cover to Rittenhouse, model 912 (possibly 812, numbers are difficult to read). Can you help?

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#Rittenhouse by Delia Castillo on 2008-07-29 03:14
we bought this house with installed system. not working. power source not found.

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#Rittenhouse by Howard Robertson on 2012-11-19 01:59
intercom system does not work.would like to have it repaired.

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#Rittenhouse by Jim on 2008-12-29 15:59
Are there any Emerson Rittenhouse intercom main stations from the mid-sixties available?

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#Rittenhouse by Sharon on 2016-11-27 00:16
we have an old rittenhouse intercom system. the units look old but still works fairly well. need information on how to update system. we're remodeling in some areas and would like to check out updating units. don't have specs on the system. not sure of specs but Name on the system is Ritte…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Jennifer Walker on 2009-04-26 01:22
I have read several threads asking about updating an old Rittenhouse system. I would like to do the same, hopefully avoiding the need to replace drywall, etc., since this system is considerably larger than the Nutone products. I couldn\'t find any responses addressing whether or not there were solut…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Glenn Loiselle on 2012-08-09 11:58
I have a circa 1977 Artolier Lighting and Sound door Chimes / door bell / wall clock that HUMMS all the time. MODEL # C8633Can it be repaired?

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#Rittenhouse by GENE LAYNE on 2016-07-28 12:11
Can you advise if a Emerson Rittenhouse RC 577 Doorbell mechanical chime will work with a 24V Transformer?I have a 16V and wanted to add a camera to this?ThanksGene 732-754-1205I cannot locate a manual im guessing this was made in the 70\'s

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#Rittenhouse by Paul Winchock on 2018-10-15 21:41
I have a Rittenhouse 550, 551 doorbell chime.The unit itself works fine. What I am missing (which someone was supposed to nor trash) is the transformer that sequences the chimes. Do you have a transformer for this that will work? And if so, obviously, what would one cost?Thank you for taking the tim…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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 arnny on 2009-04-14 22:14
I need a power suply for my Emerson-Rittenhouse model RC 633

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#Rittenhouse by karen varel on 2011-09-07 00:53
Do you sell parts for rittenhouse dooor chimes specifically Model #C8550 or do you know where I can get them?

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#Rittenhouse by James A. Mann on 2008-06-26 12:40
We installed our Rittenhouse intercom system in 1978 when we built our new home. The speakers look out of date and would like a better main unit. We have 4 outside units, and 7 speakers.Can we purchase new units and still use the same wiring? Would appreciate a response ASAP. Thanks Jim MannP.S. Ple…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Raymond V Normand on 2018-11-29 17:19
Can you sell me Grommets for my Ritten house Model 236 soundbars?

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#Rittenhouse by Charles Rose on 2009-12-22 23:34
Need base station repaired. Would purchase old

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#Rittenhouse by Oscar Soltero on 2015-08-15 17:20
Hello, I am inquiring about part number Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01, which seems to be a door chime. My client is experiencing issues with it and would like further information on how to address the problem. Thank you for your assistance.

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