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Discovered circuit short on controller board. How can I obtain a schematic?

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#Rittenhouse by Richard Greene on 2008-12-30 17:19

I own a late 60\'s Emerson Rittenhouse Model RC633 door bell Chime.The clock works fine but the door bell doesn\'t.I believe there is a problem with the motor.Can I have this unit repaired and approximately the cost?

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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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#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 v on 2007-06-19 19:52

my dilemma also. have you found a suitable replacement? thanks.

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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 Albert M. Brien on 2012-07-29 04:52

I have an older system, it was still working but when a water pipe broke behind my kitchen wall, it soaked the unit and ruined it. I want to know how much it would cost to have it replaced so I can get back the intercom and music function. Thank youAlbert Brien

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#Rittenhouse by Gary Bowles on 2012-07-17 00:01

Need a wiring diagram to an intercom with a doorbell.Artolier Lighting & Sound Div.Rittenhouse OperationsHonoye, NYmodel: M7034serial: (stamped) 202 (hand written) 0 2234-1748The intercom is powered by a 16 volt transformer on a closet wall. The standard 2-tone doorbell is in the hall. The base unit…Purchase or Repair:

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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 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 Clay Johnson on 2015-03-08 20:13

Please provide information or assistance regarding Rittenhouse part number C8578-1 135-7351-01, described as a door chime. Thank you.

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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 macgretz on 2017-04-19 20:58

I have a Rittenhouse Emerson Elec Model C8326 (perhaps 1960's) that has stopped working today. The chimes and housing seem okay, but the mechanism and bell button are old and worn out. Do you have replacement parts - and at what cost?

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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 Paul Gilbert on 2016-06-07 01:02

Need to replace existing bell system with new Paul gilbert

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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 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 Jens on 2007-09-29 19:23

Hi We stock this lamp in Sweden Price is 2 $ each + shipping (mail)JENSwww.JENSIgame.comJens@jensigame.com

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#Rittenhouse by Glenn Loiselle on 2012-08-09 11:51

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 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 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 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 radu munteanu on 2022-04-20 17:35

Good day, I would need the wiring diagram for a Rittenhouse Clock Model 631/632. Just saved the clock from our old house before remodel and we want to install it back with a running clock and the chime.Thank youRadu 650-450-4806

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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 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 Tedd Boomershine on 2012-04-22 21:49

The clock works fine. Three of the door chimes work, but the fourth and fifth strikers do not work. Do you repair and or have parts to recondition? Thanks, Tedd

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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:

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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 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 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 isagani l. cua on 2015-03-13 18:40

Sir: Please help me diagnose the problem of my C8204 door chime, andthis morning I heard a noisy sound from the unit. And please give menearest service center here in Chino hills, CalifornialThanks

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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 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 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 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 on 2016-09-11 18:49

Are you able to repair it?

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#Rittenhouse by LINDA BURGESS on 2017-03-30 17:16

Have model C 8203, 10 volt door bell. Am missing the push button remote that fastens to wall outside the front door. Any suggestions?

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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 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 MARK WILSON on 2011-01-12 14:35

This is a Mechanical doorbell with Electronic Control Board. I need Someone to give me an estimate for repair or tell me where I can get parts for this device. Thanks, Mark Wilson

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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 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 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 william junker on 2010-03-20 16:08

I need a replacement part for this devise.

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#Rittenhouse by peter oliver on 2009-07-16 23:50

I am looking for a remote button for this system.Would possibly trade a receiver unit as I have extra.

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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 Eddie Ellis, Jr. on 2012-04-02 22:38

I have a Rittenhouse / Emerson intercom system with individual stations for each room. Two of the intercom speakers nolonger work. When I opened them they have one red, one yellow and one black wire leading from the unit. Is it possible to get them worked on or replaced. They measure 8 3/4\" long X …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Lynn Young on 2015-09-20 19:01

Did you locate the 3 coils you were looking for ? I also need one

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#Rittenhouse by Jo Ann Redmond on 2011-10-18 23:20

Good Evening,We have a Rittenhouse Intercom System (solid state Am/FM Radio Intercome) it has got to be at least 30 years old. We are looking to replace the outside speaker box (Nu-tone). Please let us know if this item is still available. We would give you more info on the system, but cannot find s…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by mike boccio on 2015-08-28 16:39

hi I have a m7034 intercome system.The out door speak into box was flooded by our sandy storm.Needs to be replaced.The wiring is good and it would be easy to replace if I had original replacement kit. thank you mike

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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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