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

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#Rittenhouse by Dale Adams on 2018-05-15 14:40

I need my rcm 4 repaired or replaced

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#Rittenhouse by Jeffrey on 2008-11-22 22:27

This problem may be caused by a lighted doorbell. After the bell is wrung, the light will re-illuminate. When that happens it may be drawing just enough power to make the door chimes think that the button was pressed once again. This is a repeating pattern.If a lighted door button is used, the solut…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 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 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 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 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:

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#Rittenhouse by patrick stark on 2013-12-05 15:48

need wiring, replacement parts and pic of the model noted above. front door pushbutton lights, but no response from chime unit. the backdoor is working normal one chime. What may be wrong? the unit has a selector switch to scroll thru various chimes.

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#Rittenhouse by Peter Taylor on 2013-02-15 23:47

I have a Ritten House Master Model 631 & 632 in my shop for repair. I would like to obtain a service manual for this item. Please advise if this is available. The clock is in bad shape as it fell of a wall and is in many pieces. Some of which I shall need to purchase.Please advise Peter TaylorTaylor…Purchase or Repair:

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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 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:

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#Rittenhouse by Don Pieschel on 2011-06-25 22:05

I have a RM-2 or a M9401 rittnhouse intercom I need a manual or schematic.any ideas where to locate.Don

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#Rittenhouse by miriam spear on 2011-05-16 14:13

Only one of four chimes works, although we detect a faint electronic buzzing, in sequence, of the other three. For example, we hear Chime A, buzz, buzz, pause, buzz, buzz, Chime A. As cover has been lost, we suspect dust and grime is keeping the other hammers from working.Can the unit be cleaned and…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by pyle on 2015-07-10 18:32

Hey, the Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime went out mid-shift. Please check it out first thing in the morning. Thanks!

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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 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 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 van Aree on 2009-02-26 20:19

I am looking for a copy of Rittenhouse rm5 house intercom owner\'s manual.

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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 Diane Reichard on 2010-04-14 13:54

Hello! Do you have any parts for Rittenhouse (Emerson) All Transistor Radio-Intercom System, Model RM-1 (AM radio) or RM-2 (AM/FM radio)? Our system dates from the 1960\'s--still going strong. But I need knobs and especially the instruction manual because I don\'t know how to answer and use the exte…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Ejschreier@hotmail.com on 2015-03-25 11:15

Lost during remodeling.

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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 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 Snidal on 2015-08-12 07:20

Please provide an update on the status of the Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime unit. It is still not functioning, and we need attention on this matter soon. Thank you.

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#Rittenhouse by chris on 2015-08-27 21:30

I have gone through the trouble shooting I have 16 volts to the main unit just nothing coming out of main unit. like its acting as if there is no voltage. will not power up, no intercom, no radio is it replacement time or can this be repaired relatively cheap?

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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 charles thomas on 2011-09-14 17:53

I need to purchase a new door bell system comparable with the existing system. I have a one unit on the main level and the other in the basement. The Model number of the existing system is C8203 16 volts AC. I need both units to include outside switch. Also where are the transformers located for thi…Purchase or Repair:

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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 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 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 Diane P on 2019-05-22 14:20

I have a rittenhouse westminister door chime master model 631 and 632 that I removed from my family home when it was being sold. I have everything except the Rittenhouse no. 42 transformer, which is need before the electrician can install it in my home. Do you have this transformer or know where I c…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Bill Chellberg on 2010-09-18 22:20

What transformer do I need for this?Thanks

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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 Kirk Niatsikas on 2014-12-11 19:16

Do you have a rittenhouse rm5 manual?

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#Rittenhouse by Dan Mazzola Sr on 2020-05-31 15:36

I’m in need of a sequence timer for the above mentioned Emerson Rittenhouse clock/chimePlease advise on getting 1 of them by email or by calling me at 617/590-3509New or reconditioned

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#Rittenhouse by bill morrison on 2006-05-03 03:40

we have an old rittenhouse intercom system. the units look old but still works fairly well. need information on how to update system look without replacing entire 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—> …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Jay Sturm on 2007-02-24 18:35

Dear Sir: I\'m looking for a electric schamitic for an Emerson Rittenhouse intercom Model rm20/rm22. Any help in this matter would be appropriated. Thank You, JAY

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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 Gregory Luchey on 2017-03-26 21:44

Door Bell repair motor needed

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#Rittenhouse by Shigong Yang on 2008-08-27 03:12

The system is old and has not worked when I bought this house. Wish can fine some one to fixe and test it.

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#Rittenhouse by Marcy Berry on 2011-03-03 21:25

I am a property manager who manages a townhome with a broken Rittenhouse intercome system. The speakers on the exterior are installed in the brick so to remove them is a huge project. The main console in the kitchen is what I am looking to repair or replace. The model number is: (looks like) M7034. …Purchase or Repair:

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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 DARLENE on 2009-02-09 03:51

it will not turn off a red light stays on. do i need to replace or repair it.

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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 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 Larry Yudkowitz on 2020-05-13 00:16

I have Model 380 16V. I had connected it ot a Ring Video 2 Doorbell and it worked fine for several months. Now there is a loud humm coming from the chime. I think the Ring ihas a problem. Ring says the chime may not be compatible. Ring says the model 382 is compatible. Whould you know the difference…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by curtis gast on 2015-03-16 02:25

new home to me. system not working. any help would be great. thanks

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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 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 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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