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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 David Strodel on 2010-12-05 00:34

Hi, I have a Rittenhouse 330 Chime that is not working. Is there a way to get a rough estimate of cost? It may be the transformer or the hammers as they are sticky.David

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#Rittenhouse by charles dellasala on 2009-08-08 20:37

7th chime does not work can plunger be lubed if so with what

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#Rittenhouse by Janice Lopez on 2009-08-12 02:45

I AM LOOKING FOR A DOOR CHIME FOR MY BUSINESS THAT WHEN SOMEONE ENTERS THE FRONT DOOR THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO HEAR THE CHIME IN OTHER AREAS OF MY BUILDING AS WELL. I NEED SOMETHING THAT WILL HAVE A LOUD CHIME BECAUSE MY BUILDING HAS MACHINERY RUNNING ALL THE TIME. CAN YOU SEND ME SOME INFORMATION. TH…Purchase or Repair:

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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 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 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 ellen wright on 2019-03-18 14:12

who repairs or work on the old Rittenhouse intercom systems.I would like to do an upgrade. Since I already have holes in the wall from the old Rittenhouse. I would like to upgrade to something along this same size.

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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 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 dominic Carini on 2009-07-28 00:55

Ihave about a 30 year old rittenhouse with 4 chimes.It seems that the solenoids that activate the strikers,are getting a little lazy.I have had one apart and try to clean it ,with not much succes,I even lost one of those tiny springs. I tried to replace it with a similar one ,but it\'s not right.Do …Purchase or Repair:

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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 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 Fred on 2011-05-25 04:18

Art - did you get a reply in answer to your post?I am about to restore the same door chime, you may have info that can help.ThanksFred...

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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 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 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:

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#Rittenhouse by Deborah Braid on 2009-12-14 16:48

I have an old rittenhouse 7021 (I think) it is from 1978. It needs a new from cover and the dial to change the stations doesn\'t work. Otherwise it works. Can it be fixed and about how much?

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#Rittenhouse by Mark Malan on 2017-05-17 14:32

My manual says 4-8 Note Chime Models (534, 535, 552, 577, 618, 633). I don't know which one I have. It has long chime tubes and a clock on top. The door bell works great, but the clock doesn't.

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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 lausanne walter on 2008-08-03 14:55

I have about a 1984 model, 16.5 inches by 9 inch am/fm intercom unit........unit does not work anymore. Cannot pick up radio stations by dialing the knob......do you have a replacement unit that would fit this spot? Or is it repairable?Lausanne

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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 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 Kirk Niatsikas on 2014-12-11 19:16

Do you have a rittenhouse rm5 manual?

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#Rittenhouse by Starla Irvin on 2022-03-20 00:17

Moved in 3 years ago the AM/FM worked but nothing else. Wondering if I could get an estimate

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#Rittenhouse by Jim Drouillard on 2008-05-16 02:50

I have the above mentioned door chime (Rittenhouse door chime model C8536) that does not work correctly. There where some broken wires from the transformer coils that I soldered back on and now it does not work correctly. Do you have a schematic for this unit?

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#Rittenhouse by Kathie Hiers on 2009-03-11 03:19

I bought a house built in 1950 with an old Rittenhouse door chime, Model #365. I have no idea if it can be repaired. I don\'t have the front door button. The inner workings are very dirty. Do you think it\'s worth sending to you? Thanks, Kathie

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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 vera price on 2009-07-29 12:53

I have a door bell Model C8229 that started to make a ringing sound. It looks as if the plates are vibrating.

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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 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 Ray G. Brubaker on 2017-09-11 14:32

I have a model Rittenhouse # E780DC door bell push button. The center plastic button is broken. I need a replacement . I can use the whole assemblyPlease email me as to where I can buy it. Thank you.

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#Rittenhouse by Mark Hefner on 2012-05-18 01:33

I have a emerson rittenhouse rcm 4 main unit with IR6 speakers throughout a house i purchased and am interested in upgrading the entire system. Is there a replacement system where it can be changed out?It will be a few months before I am ready to do it, but am trying to look at options and replaceme…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 Jamie Wingler on 2009-08-30 05:41

I have an inoperative Rittenhouse Model 7021 intercom system as well. Can I fix it or do I have to buy new?

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#Rittenhouse by john rohter on 2011-03-03 21:43

Looking for instruction for the door chime opporation.

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#Rittenhouse by STEVE on 2013-10-30 16:58

where can i find a schematic for a rittenhouse rm-20/22 intercom am fm radio

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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 sonny sadler on 2011-11-21 16:12

i would like to have an updated model the one i have was installed in 1977 it makes noise, drifts off stations all controls are noisey and sound is garbled. can you tell me where to get help.

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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 Paul Gilbert on 2016-06-07 01:02

Need to replace existing bell system with new Paul gilbert

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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 David Smith on 2009-03-16 13:36

I need the three coils for the 526 Rittenhouse. ( a power surge burned 2 of the three).

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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 sal on 2018-01-16 16:43

Trying to obtain new springs and strikers/drivers

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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 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 Baer on 2012-03-06 23:58

This unit puts out a chirping sound (Similar to sound of a smoke alarm) on a continuous basis, one chirp about every 30 seconds. Please advise what I should do, short of disconnecting the unit, to stop this annoying sound.Thank you,Richard Baer

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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 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 stan Mc Neely on 2014-02-21 17:39

some ONE TOOK MY 577 Apart, I need a picture of how the Chimes goback on the unitTHANKS

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