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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 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 Kirk Niatsikas on 2014-12-11 19:16

Do you have a rittenhouse rm5 manual?

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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 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 Charles Rose on 2009-12-22 23:34

Need base station repaired. Would purchase old

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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 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 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 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 Vev lee on 2013-05-19 16:43

I need the wiring digram for model number c8535

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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 Bob on 2007-04-07 23:14

We have the same system in our home. Did you find any compatible system? Did you replace your system? If so, what system did you use? Thank you. We need to replace everything except the wiring.

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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 Robin Campbell on 2017-09-10 05:21

I have a Rittenhouse master model 550 and 551 doorbell to be tested and repair if needed.

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#Rittenhouse by David Peterson on 2006-03-01 03:17

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 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 Sandra on 2015-02-13 19:13

Our old doorbell cover on our doors is broken, how and where can we find new or different( maybe clear plastic cover) for the doorbell Thank you

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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 Michael Senay on 2011-09-08 17:07

My rittenhouse chime is about 15 years old and I would like to get it repair. I would like to know who can repairs it.

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#Rittenhouse by Edith Whitaker on 2012-04-10 15:32

some unit owners intercom is not working, needs repair. Who can we call on this?

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#Rittenhouse by joe matthews on 2015-05-13 16:20

Unit was installed late 1960\'s. Need speakers, knobs and covers to upgrade system.

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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 Cathy Kirkwood on 2014-08-21 21:30

I purchased a home in Honeoye Falls, NY. It has an RCM 3 intercom that works and I would like to get a manual for it. Is it possible to get instructions for it?

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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 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 DeLane Smith on 2008-09-16 13:35

I need a address to send this unit to get it repaired

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#Rittenhouse by Christopher Cruz on 2011-03-09 13:15

Hellohave a 520 Beverly and it is working but I took it apart and found the rubber grommets and the felt strike pads are bad i am looking for replacements.ThanksChris

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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 Linda La Bruna on 2011-10-16 18:45

I have a Ritten House RM-2 Radio Intercom in original box with original instruction booklet AND an OR-11 Outdoor Remote Station I am looking to sell.If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact me.

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#Rittenhouse by Bob Hilsher on 2010-03-27 16:29

Unit stopped working. Have 16+ volts coming to it but no sound. Assume the syncronous motor is out... Telechron model M3151, Type H18, 3.6 rpm, 60 cy, 16 v. Is the replacement motor available? Price?Could it be anything else? All wiring is in tact on board.Thanks, Bob

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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:

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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 stan j korzinski on 2011-10-14 21:39

model c8550 8 note melody needs motor

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#Rittenhouse by John Reaney on 2017-02-11 01:00

Hello, I have a rittenhouse door sentry. #M9035 w/ a M 9305 door station. The indoor station seems to work, it unlocks the door when the button is pushed. The M9305 out side station is my problem, the speaker is fried and the button is missing. Would you have these items? or where I might find them.…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by DANNY on 2010-05-06 16:48

I AM A ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT NUTONE WILL WORK USING EXISTING WIRING THE PROBLEM IS NUTONE WILL NOT WARRANTY IF YOU DO NOT USE NUTONE WIRE, BUT THEY DO HAVE A 30 DAY RETURN POLICY TRY THE SYSTEM IF IT DOES NOT WORK TAKE IT BACK ASAP

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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 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 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 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 william hogan on 2006-09-05 18:05

I have a rittenhouse am radio intercome that works well. It has 7 receivers + the base unit. can it be changed to fm ? I believe it is a late 60s mdel. thanks

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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 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 James Short on 2013-02-24 20:40

A plunger on my 50 year old door chime is not returning to the rest position when the door chime is not activated. The consequence is a continuous buzz and erratic operation when the button is pressed.Have I provided sufficient information to diagnose the ease of repair?Thank you.Jim—> …Purchase or Repair:

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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 Jim on 2010-05-01 22:41

I have the above model doorbell and really like the sound vs. the new \"electronic sound\" doorbells. Problem is the mechanism inside the doorbell (the part with the two knockers that the wires attach that hit the bells to make the sound) no longer works. Can I still get this part replaced and if so…Purchase or Repair:

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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 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:

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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 Jolene Gross on 2015-08-16 14:22

I have a Rittenhouse model c8229 door bell in my home that is not working. I would like to have it repaired.Thank you,Jolene Gross717-781-3692

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