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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 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 Dick on 2018-12-06 23:40

Part #C80Q0 door bell switch.Can I order a replacement ?

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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 Mark Palmer on 2012-09-06 21:18

I have 2 Rittenhouse intercom speakers that need to be replaced. They both measure 9 1/4\" long. 6 1/4\" wide and 3 1/2\". Do yo have suitable replacements? If so, how much are they? Price of each unit, tax if aplicable and shipping charges for a total net price.Thanks in advance for your prompt rep…Purchase or Repair:

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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 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 J. G. Colbert on 2010-09-28 22:30

The rheostat is broken on this unit otherwise the unit is as melodious as it was 40 years ago.The numbers on the rheostat are 1406417 and 135-51 The motor is a Telechron synchronous motor. 118V--16 Model 3151 RPM 3. W. 4.CantI purchase the replacement rheostat and have it shipped to PMB 399 at the a…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 glen e peterson on 2007-08-23 19:16

I h ave a rittenhouse intercom system that does not work star system 9000 I would love to get it to work again. Can you help me with this thankyou glen

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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 Gord on 2011-11-24 21:00

Jessica:I have the same model door chime, with the same problem. How did u make out with yours? Do you know any of the history of this chime. From what I can surmise, it was produced after WW2 and that would fit as it was in my parents house when i was born in 1954. I have a friend that is an electr…Purchase or Repair:

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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 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:

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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 Derek Rust on 2008-07-26 15:22

I am interested in buying your intercom, I had mine accidentally ripped out during remodelling and need a replacement , does yours work ok?Derek Rust

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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 jason surrette on 2008-05-21 22:34

Don\'t know what\'s wrong with the unit. Do ya\'ll know what the input voltage is supposed to be? The back of the unit says only use a \"no. 35 transformer\".

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#Rittenhouse by Barbara on 2006-08-27 17:45

This is an old system I would like to replace. Does the wire plugs have to be replaced. I would like sm=omthing that will be compatable with the wire plugs. Do you have any suggestionsThank You

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#Rittenhouse by j and c on 2009-01-23 19:43

we have an old set of chimes which were taken from our hallway after a fire, now they require repair, model number is not visible, however, it is a four long pole, with 4 or 8 note feature.would love to repair this

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#Rittenhouse by Melvin Chrisman on 2007-02-24 22:05

I have a radio intercom unit that needs to be updated.

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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 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 Gregory Luchey on 2017-03-26 21:44

Door Bell repair motor needed

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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 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 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 DAVE ROSS on 2007-05-18 16:21

EVERYTHING WORKS FIND..JUST WANT TO UPDATE OLD UNIT

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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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#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:

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#Rittenhouse by Dave Spieker on 2017-11-06 22:05

I am looking for a Rittenhouse Chime Receiver Model C8931R. Would you have one available for purchase or can you direct me to a person or another company that may have one available. Thank you!

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#Rittenhouse by Eric Zetterberg on 2011-02-11 19:49

I have three doorbells connrcted to chimes but only one works, any suggestions?

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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 Maria on 2017-06-19 14:33

I need wiring schematic for Emerson door chime model C8578-1

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#Rittenhouse by JENNIFER SMITH on 2011-09-21 15:16

I have a Ritten House Model 620R that needs to be repaired. The chimes are off of it and I have the motor ?? and clock box just needs to be put back together. I would love to have this repaired for my husband. We came across this clock out of a rental house we own and very sadley our renters damaged…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Cyndi Taylor Krier on 2010-11-17 22:19

Can I order a replacement transformer for this doorbell from you?

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#Rittenhouse by rosemary ortiz on 2009-11-11 22:30

we can not get it to chime in sequence. if doorbell is pressed it chimes once (#4).

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#Rittenhouse by Ronda Plomteaux on 2007-08-19 15:03

I have a Rittenhouse intercom system and am unsure of the model #. It was installed in the 70\'s. I am painting my condo and would like to replace the ivory cover with a white cover. How would I go about purchasing just a cover? Thank you

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#Rittenhouse by tony on 2011-08-16 17:00

where can i find rittenhouse intercom/radio part??

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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 Wendy Morris on 2010-01-15 06:14

Our current cover is kind of an almond color. After remodeling our living room, all of the vents, outlets, etc. have been done in white. Would it be possible to purchase a white cover to replace the almond one for our door chime? What would the cost be?Please respond even if not available before I r…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Chuck Duncan on 2013-03-20 00:33

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 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:

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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 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 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 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 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: