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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 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 tom roegner on 2008-09-26 22:07

Eight chime unit {552} repeats sequence continually until switch is disconnected. Switch has been replaced but problem continues----any ideas and is it repairable.....

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#Rittenhouse by Sharon on 2016-11-27 00:16

we have an old rittenhouse intercom system. the units look old but still works fairly well. need information on how to update 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 specs but Name on the system is Ritte…Purchase or Repair:

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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 villanes on 2015-09-04 21:54

The Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime is malfunctioning and needs repair. Urgently seeking a technician to address the issue as it's disrupting daily operations.

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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 Pamela Brawdy on 2008-08-19 20:43

My sister inlaw gave me this doorbell clock, I do not have the chimes the model number is RC6333. Can you help.

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#Rittenhouse by Anthony Butts on 2011-10-03 12:46

The unit works, but possibly in need of some service. The AM radio works , but no FM. There is a bit of background noise in the system.

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#Rittenhouse by Jeff Swiger on 2009-12-09 21:38

I would like to replace my working existing RMC-4 rittenhouse intercom with a compatible unit. While using the existing wires? Suggestions _ and would you be interested in the old unit and speakers - 8 + 1 doorThanks,

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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 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 Maryellen Boudria on 2009-07-19 19:15

I have a Rittenhouse chime Model #410 with it\'s companion two chime on second floor of our 1927 home. The door bell chime works however we are not getting all chimes to work. Only two tones downstairs. Can this be repaired? Please advise.Also, can you tell me how old this model of Rittenhouse is?Ma…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Alex Gracia on 2009-11-13 05:30

I\'M A ROOFING CONTRACTOR IN HOUSTON. WHILE WORKING ON A PROJECT WE BROKE SOME INTERCOM SPEAKER BOXES AND I RPLACE THEM. I WOULD LIKE TO IF SELL THESE INTERCOM SPEAKERS.

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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 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 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 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 Gord Sweatman on 2017-09-01 21:46

Removed outer casing - now doorbell doesn't work - noticed loose redwire - where do I attach?

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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 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 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 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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#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 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 Jim Romeiser on 2011-08-18 07:20

My Rittenhouse door chime\'s top plunger does not work, the previous homeowner said when he was hooking it up, by accident the top soleniod was getting power all the time and over heated and it has not worked right since... can this be fixed ????

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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 Angela on 2015-11-22 00:03

i am looking for the cover of the door chime for the above model that needs replacing.

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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 Bill Chellberg on 2010-09-18 22:20

What transformer do I need for this?Thanks

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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 vero cho on 2007-06-19 19:49

sheetrocking my house after it was flooded by katrina, the contractor stupidly threw away the master station to my doorbell/radio/intercom system which rendered the system inoperable. i have asked an electrician friend to look at it and he cannot find a suitable retrofit. we will have to replace the…Purchase or Repair:

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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 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 sheila on 2011-09-05 18:24

Would you know where i can find a C8931R?

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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 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 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 Earl Miller on 2012-10-11 01:03

Can I use the existing wiring and recessed wall areas of the old system listed above with a new replacement system. If so, what new updated system will work? Thanks

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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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#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 FLORENCE LUM on 2010-01-22 03:42

Is there someone in Honolulu, HI whom I can contact to test and repair my intercom, and replace my ON/Off switch @ the MASTER SPEAKER?We have enjoyed our unit for many years, since 1968.

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#Rittenhouse by Bernard Zeifang on 2014-02-18 15:19

Please provide information needed to ship my unit to you for repair estimateand possible repair.I am assuming you need only the radio(master unit).Thank you!

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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 Marie Gunderman on 2007-11-26 01:41

We purchased our present home in 1998. It was custom built in 1983 with many upgrades that were available at that time. Unfortunately since we have lived here the system does not work. The main unit is 17\' wide and 9\" tall. There are 12 units scattered throughout the house. They each measure 7.5\"…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by David Hocevar on 2011-12-05 17:56

I have a ritenhouse emerson door chime unit. It just started chimeing for no reason I had to disconnect it to silence it. Now when I hooked it back up nothing happens. Clock doesn\'t work, chimes don\'t work.Model 086331 4 tubed chime It also has a teledcrome syncronis motor. Any hope for it.Thank Y…Purchase or Repair:

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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 Kathryn Fenich on 2007-12-18 20:21

Rittenhouse Solid State AM/FM radio intercom system for house and outdoors

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#Rittenhouse by Corinne Censulla on 2012-02-29 17:56

I have a very old doorbell/ clock combination. The Model # is 450. The chimes work but not the clock. Since it is installed into the wall is there one the will replace using the same insert?

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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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