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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

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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 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 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 phil hartshorn on 2017-01-10 16:24

need wiring diagram for c8538r door chime

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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 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 edward havertong on 2012-08-11 17:33

I TOOK THE CLOCK TO A ANTIQUE DEALER HE TOOK THE MOTOR OUT AND REPLACED IT WITH A BATTERY UNIT. I AM LOOKING TO REPLACE IT BACK WITH THE ORIGINAL MOTOR.

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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 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 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 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 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 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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#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 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 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 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 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 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 sue wardy on 2010-02-22 15:07

static, fade in and out radio. intercom doesn\'t work but don\'t care about that just want the fm on radio to work more consistently

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#Rittenhouse by Paul E. Nelson on 2009-01-19 18:06

Our house came with this intercom system. Very Old I suspect. Is there anyone who could furnish me with a copy of the ownual\'s manual-instructions? Paul

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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 Ken Bentham on 2017-04-25 21:05

Bell is connected to two doors. The front door works fine. The rear door won't ring at all. Can't tell what might be disconnected. Any ideas would be a big help. Thanks.Ken Bentham

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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 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 Kathy Grant on 2018-09-24 16:43

I recently purchased an older home that has a Model # RC-475 - 16 volt door chime that works fine, but lacks the cover. Is it possible to purchase just a cover from you or is something like this no longer available. Amazon has one but the mfg. dimensions wouldn't fit. As close as I can measure …Purchase or Repair:

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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 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 Jim on 2008-12-29 15:59

Are there any Emerson Rittenhouse intercom main stations from the mid-sixties available?

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#Rittenhouse by tony on 2011-08-16 17:00

where can i find rittenhouse intercom/radio part??

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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 william junker on 2010-03-20 16:08

I need a replacement part for this devise.

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#Rittenhouse by Eddie Ellis, Jr. on 2012-04-02 22:38

I have a Rittenhouse / Emerson intercom system with individual stations for each room. Two of the intercom speakers nolonger work. When I opened them they have one red, one yellow and one black wire leading from the unit. Is it possible to get them worked on or replaced. They measure 8 3/4\" long X …Purchase or Repair:

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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 jimmy jamison on 2008-04-08 19:34

we have modle m7035 the door bell and gate buzzer in still workes but the talk butten and volumne dose not. would like to fix or replace unitplease help thank you

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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 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 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 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 dan mazzola on 2017-02-17 16:32

need a sequence timer for a emerson rittenhouse model # 632 631

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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 GUY DALFINO on 2013-01-24 17:30

I THINK I NEED A TRANSFORMER CLOCK WLL NOT RUN TX IN ADVANCE gUY

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#Rittenhouse by Frank Spramelli on 2015-02-10 19:04

needs repaired tuning dial is broken.

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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 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 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 Glenn Loiselle on 2012-08-09 11:51

I have a circa 1977 Artolier Lighting and Sound door Chimes / door bell / wall clock that HUMMS all the time. MODEL # C8633Can it be repaired?

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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 Diane McCracken on 2010-10-26 15:22

Do you sell parts? I am looking for a replacement potentiometer for an Emerson-Rittenhouse RC 633. It is labeled Clarostat 140-6747/ 135-51.

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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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