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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 Dick on 2018-12-06 23:40
Part #C80Q0 door bell switch.Can I order a replacement ?

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#Rittenhouse by Donald Brown on 2017-07-07 23:15
I need to have a bulb replacement performed on a 1980ties vintage bronze doorbell. The spring works fine but light nolonger stays on.Regards, Don

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#Rittenhouse by David Bergeron on 2017-10-23 07:12
wonder if I can acquire 1of the 3 boxes that throws the donger to. ring the far right chime of 3

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#Rittenhouse by Kenneth Jackson on 2009-06-25 01:00
I have had this for almost 50 years and the clock does not work, for some unknown reason, and the chimes are weak sounding and miss at times. I need help. Can this be repaired?

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#Rittenhouse by O. H. Towers on 2010-01-25 16:00
We are also electrical contractor company(Towers Electrical Serv. Inc)We are looking for a model C8931 R Chimer Receiver also a sender unit if possible.We cannot find any info on this item it was made ty Rittenhouse Fayettevilole, nc. 28302

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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 TR on 2007-10-27 18:13
I have a Rittenhouse intercom system that was installed in the 60\'s that worked fine until recently. Everything still works fine except the main intercom/control unit. Is there a replacement unit I can buy that I can use with all my existing speakers, etc throughout the house? Even a unit that only…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by tom roegner on 2008-09-26 22:07
Eight chime unit {552} repeats sequence continually until switch is disconnected. Switch has been replaced but problem continues----any ideas and is it repairable.....

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#Rittenhouse by Chuck Duncan on 2013-03-20 00:35
Was working well until I sanded and painted the kitchen. I took the chimes down to paint, put them back and nothing works. I get voltage coming in but it doesn\'t move anything.

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#Rittenhouse by Jessica Memmott on 2010-07-22 18:45
My model 552 is not working. Licensed Electrician checked it out and it need replacement parts. I want to keep actual doorbell, because of sentimental reasons.

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#Rittenhouse by dan mazzola on 2017-02-17 16:32
need a sequence timer for a emerson rittenhouse model # 632 631

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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 Yale Wolff on 2011-03-15 15:01
Have a Rittenhouse intercom system installed in 1956. There appears to be a dead short in the Master.Is there a NuTone Master AM/FM which will work with the satellite room units?

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#Rittenhouse by Tom Bell on 2019-04-10 01:02
I have a Rittenhouse 631/632 doorbell that works ok but the clock motor is noisy. Can I buy a replacement motor for it?

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#Rittenhouse by Morris Hoagland on 2014-01-05 03:53
My Rittenhouse Master unit has failed. Is there a replacement unit I can purchase?

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#Rittenhouse by TONY HOVANEC on 2011-08-09 16:09
HAD LIGHTNING STRIKE AND WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE IF YOU HAVE A RETRO UNIT TO REPLACE IT THANK YOU

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#Rittenhouse by Kathy Grant on 2018-09-24 16:43
I recently purchased an older home that has a Model # RC-475 - 16 volt door chime that works fine, but lacks the cover. Is it possible to purchase just a cover from you or is something like this no longer available. Amazon has one but the mfg. dimensions wouldn't fit. As close as I can measure …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 Mickey Loveria on 2007-08-30 14:53
Existing model was put in my home maybe late 60\'s, with ivory base unit and 4 ivory receivers plus brass door unit intercom. The radio reception is irregular, fades in and out and there is much static. Sometimes have to jiggle knobs on base unit to tune radio! Any suggestions on where to go for upg…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by GARY KASPRZYK on 2007-12-26 16:12
I HAVE A RITTENHOUSE INTERCOM AM/FM SYSTEM , MODEL # 9042 AND I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT SIZE[POWER REQUIREMENT] TRANSFORMER [ 4 WIRE] I NEED. I DO NOT HAVE THE OLD ONE. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS

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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 Roy Snelgrove on 2011-02-24 02:47
The door chime is not working properly in that some of the hammers are not striking properly. sometimes they reach the tubes and sometimes not. They are all active but not as strong as they should be .I have turned down the adjuster and none strike and when turned up, it is as I have described . The…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by roger crosby on 2009-06-22 18:11
I have renovated my house. I have a Model RC577 chime that is not working. I seem to have all the parts, 4 chimes, motor, etc.Please help me figure out how to repair.thank you

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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 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 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 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 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 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 David on 2018-03-04 18:16
Have you ever heard of a response on the Rittenhouse 631/632. I too am refurbishing one and need to know the correct tranformer voltage needed and a wiring diagram surely would help. Any insight?

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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 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 Tony Falco on 2012-04-17 19:38
Do you have available a manuel for the emerson ritterhouse RCM-4 intercom. I have to re- install mine

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#Rittenhouse by Hans Otto Mertens on 2008-01-01 23:36
The main unit needs repair!H.O.Mertens

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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: Ticket Image...
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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 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 Ron Abrams on 2009-02-18 02:03
I\'m working on a unit which has been in the family for years.Emerson- Rittenhouse RC 633, 16 voltOne of the solenoid/hammers don\'t work. Seems that the hammer is jammed in the tube. I\'d like to replace the solenoid. How may I order another one.Ron 305 803-5441

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#Rittenhouse by Richard Greene on 2009-11-07 15:09
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 paul najarian on 2011-08-11 21:58
We\'ve got an old aprox. 30years old unit. signal fades in and out. Best to try and repair or do you sell new/updated maybe with cd or mp3 imputs? Also need a external outdoor speaker/intercom box. Has the 5 plug cupling. thanks,Paul

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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 Koos on 2015-07-17 20:20
Hi there, I'm inquiring about the Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime. I need to know if it can be repaired or replaced. Trying to check this off my to-do list. Thank you!

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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 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 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 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 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 stan j korzinski on 2011-10-14 21:39
model c8550 8 note melody needs motor

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#Rittenhouse by Howard Hendricks on 2009-07-12 04:29
I have a Rittenhouse Chine door bell with four long poles. The model number is c8578-1, The unit will not work, I noticed two bad diodes, and removed them I am having problems locating the right ones. Is this something you can fix?

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