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Drive or board failure on Rittenhouse M7012 intercom/radio. Needs immediate attention to avoid disruption. Heading to next location now.

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#Rittenhouse by P. Markworth on 2014-01-17 18:45

Do you know of anyone in Central or East Central Ohio who can repair a Rittenhouse electric door chime? It has four, short brass tubes and chimes like The Westminister chimes. Thank you.

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#Rittenhouse by Mark Ivess on 2011-08-01 00:00

Hey there, I've been tasked with looking into an issue with a Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime. I don't usually work on hardware like this, so I could really use some guidance on how to fix or replace it. Any help or advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!—>…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Walter Powell on 2013-06-15 18:30

Front door button will only ring one time. Side door button will only ring one time. Want front door to ring two times (ding-dong). Don\'t see how to wire it right.

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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 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 Tom Mitchell on 2005-11-30 17:54

I have a Rittenhouse Home Intercom, Model No. M7010 that had no audio. A technician said the amplifier was bad and he replaced several transistors in it, but the volume is very weak. He does not know exactly what transistors to use to replace the old ones, and does not have a schematic. Can you prov…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by A.L. Richard on 2010-08-09 13:32

My home was built in 1965 with the same Rittenhouse intercom/radio system that doesn\'t work anymore. I would like to upggrade with intercom/radio/ satellite radio system can you do the work? What would be the estimated cost?

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#Rittenhouse by Terri McDougall on 2012-04-06 14:55

Our house was built in 1978 and we purchased it in 1997. It had the Rittenhouse monitor system in place with the main unit in the kitchen and smaller units scattered thought the house and in an attached apartment. The unit has never worked since we have been here and I was wondering if it is repaira…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Craig on 2018-12-27 00:39

I have a 620R, but your post was a long time ago. Did you get an answer?

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#Rittenhouse by Delia Castillo on 2008-07-29 03:14

we bought this house with installed system. not working. power source not found.

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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 Debbie Solovey on 2014-10-25 01:56

Hello, I am living in the house I grew up in and all of a sudden I noticed thatthe front doorbell was not working. The side doorbell hasn\'t worked for a long time. I have done some research so I will give you the information I have.Nutone Chime Signal, made in USA 1952, Model K 26 902 or 002It is a…Purchase or Repair:

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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 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 Kirk Niatsikas on 2014-12-11 19:16

Do you have a rittenhouse rm5 manual?

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#Rittenhouse by Dorothy \"Ann\" Imhoff on 2014-10-23 22:17

A Rittenhouse model 312 came with my home. It works but the chimes are not loud enough to heard unless you are in the room where the doorbell is mounted.I would hate to replace it because other than this it is very workable.

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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 paul suter on 2007-02-12 03:05

I have a old intercom in an apartment building that has door locks, buzzer, and voice. the call and voice speaker does not work. all the other apartments are working good. Is there a replacement for the apartment units. or a upgrade?

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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 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 Irene Shefts on 2018-04-25 21:04

Model# S7808. The detector has been making loud clicks, usually two at a time. What does this mean? Replace it or cleaning. Please help very annoying.

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#Rittenhouse by Richard Gilbert on 2014-03-13 02:02

Looking to replace the outside door bell speaker Mod. No.M9305

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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 Tracy BROWNING on 2017-01-13 09:02

I have an old Rittenhouse door chime that is missing it's tubular bells. Home built in 1932. Chime cover has two decorative brass musical notes and a few horizontal brass what look like pinstripes. After researching, I believe it's 30's vintage and original to the home. I would love i…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Ronda Plomteaux on 2007-08-19 15:03

I have a Rittenhouse intercom system and am unsure of the model #. It was installed in the 70\'s. I am painting my condo and would like to replace the ivory cover with a white cover. How would I go about purchasing just a cover? Thank you

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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 Robert King on 2010-08-02 01:52

I know this chime assembly is very old but is there a replacement kit for the hammers. they are sticking and perhaps the springs are just too soft. I\'d appreciate any help you can give me.

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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 Larry Graham on 2011-01-02 02:03

I am looking for a wiring diagram for a Rittenhouse, Spartan Electric, Fayettevile NC C8845 unit which is 30 to 35 years old. It seems to be either able to use two D cells or 16V transformer but I am got sure how to wire it up. Any ideas? Thanks.

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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 Bill Chellberg on 2010-09-18 22:20

What transformer do I need for this?Thanks

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#Rittenhouse by Earl Miller on 2012-10-11 01:23

Is there a new updated unit (with new bells & whistles) that can use the existing wiring and wall recesses of the old units. If so, where can I get them and what would be a ballpark pricing? Thanks

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#Rittenhouse by Brandon on 2010-01-02 05:17

Please contact me about the cover of the door chime Model c8204.We lost it during repainting the wall when we moved in 2 years ago.ThanksBrandon

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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 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 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 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 IRA G NICHOLS on 2025-07-08 20:58

I have a rittenhouse model c8204 that stopped working, had been working for years. New outside doorbell installed my be the cause.Can I test the bell by shorting the two screw terminals on the rittenhouse inside unit.

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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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#Rittenhouse by joe Delle Dinne on 2011-12-20 00:25

I would like to know if spare components are still available? eg transistors and LM283T 5 pin audio amp or regulator? Or is there a replacement UNIT and what is the cost for a compatible unit.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 william junker on 2010-03-20 16:08

I need a replacement part for this devise.

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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 jim Snyder on 2012-01-12 05:28

A friend of mine has a doorbell that i am hoping to repair and would like to find the wiring diagram for it if possible. The only tag I can find on it saysArtolier Lighting & Sound Div. Emerson Electric Co. Rittenhouse Operations Honeoye Falls NY 14472 Model RC203 or RC208 Volt 10 There are three te…Purchase or Repair:

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