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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 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 Dave Spieker on 2017-11-06 22:05

I am looking for a Rittenhouse Chime Receiver Model C8931R. Would you have one available for purchase or can you direct me to a person or another company that may have one available. Thank you!

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#Rittenhouse by TR on 2007-10-27 18:13

I have a Rittenhouse intercom system that was installed in the 60\'s that worked fine until recently. Everything still works fine except the main intercom/control unit. Is there a replacement unit I can buy that I can use with all my existing speakers, etc throughout the house? Even a unit that only…Purchase or Repair:

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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 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 stan j korzinski on 2011-10-14 21:39

model c8550 8 note melody needs motor

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

Lost during remodeling.

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#Rittenhouse by Virginia Melchi on 2011-05-25 22:34

Purchased a use Rittenhous Westminster door chime / clock; Tetechron Motored, model #8633. I need a wiring diagram for this unit.Thank you,Virginia Melchi

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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 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 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 e. jureller on 2024-12-01 00:00

Urgent Follow-Up Rittenhouse RM Intercom DownDear Team,I am following up on the previous message regarding the non-functional Rittenhouse RM intercom unit. It is imperative that we address this issue

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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 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 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 Withgott on 2012-04-13 00:00

Having issues with my Rittenhouse RCM-4 intercom with radio - the radio feature is not working. Need repair assistance

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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 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 joe matthews on 2015-05-13 16:20

Unit was installed late 1960\'s. Need speakers, knobs and covers to upgrade system.

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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 ann chamberlin on 2010-03-07 15:43

Jennifer Walker:Did you ever figure out what to do about replacing your Rittenhouse unit? I\'m in the same boat!Any ideas or products you have come across on your own would be appreciated

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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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#Rittenhouse by DANNY on 2010-05-06 16:48

I AM A ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT NUTONE WILL WORK USING EXISTING WIRING THE PROBLEM IS NUTONE WILL NOT WARRANTY IF YOU DO NOT USE NUTONE WIRE, BUT THEY DO HAVE A 30 DAY RETURN POLICY TRY THE SYSTEM IF IT DOES NOT WORK TAKE IT BACK ASAP

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#Rittenhouse by Scott Steffens on 2015-09-15 22:03

I have a Artolier Lighting & Sound Div - Emerson Electric Co / Rittenhouse Operations Honeoye Falls, NY 14473 Model C8577 - 16 Volts. Do not know how to wire. It was working when it was taken from another home.This home is set up with one front door bell - ding dong doorbell on 1st floor and the Rit…Purchase or Repair:

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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 Martin on 2009-02-08 05:30

I have the exact same problem, but it\'s not caused by a lighted doorbell. Without the doorbell connect (and not crossing the wires) the chime mechanism keeps repeating. I\'m not sure whether it\'s because the contacts aren\'t lined up correctly or whether it\'s a wiring problem. I\'ve tinkered and …Purchase or Repair:

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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 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 Dale Adams on 2018-05-15 14:40

I need my rcm 4 repaired or replaced

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#Rittenhouse by Chris Pellicano on 2009-11-11 03:52

I would like to get an estimate on testing and repairing any needed parts of our antique ( assuming it is antique,) doorbell. I love the way it sounds, from manually striking the chimes, but doesn\'t seem to work...

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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 Eddie Rodriguez on 2019-10-13 21:47

I have a Master Model 631 & 632, The clock stop working. its showing the red dot on the face of the clock that indicates power failure. The chimes still work fine with no issue. Can you provide instruction on how to test and/or repair. Thank youEddie

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#Rittenhouse by vandewater on 2025-05-14 19:14

just a heads up that the Rittenhouse RM20/RM22 intercom with radio unit went down mid-shift. Can you please check it out and follow up during the day? Thanks!

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#Rittenhouse by JENNIFER SMITH on 2011-09-21 15:16

I have a Ritten House Model 620R that needs to be repaired. The chimes are off of it and I have the motor ?? and clock box just needs to be put back together. I would love to have this repaired for my husband. We came across this clock out of a rental house we own and very sadley our renters damaged…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Lynn Young on 2015-09-20 19:01

Did you locate the 3 coils you were looking for ? I also need one

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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 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 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 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 DominicJ. Carini on 2009-07-23 03:03

I have a 30 year old rittenhouse door chime with the 4 sequential chimes, one of the plungers has gone lazy. I took the transformer out to try to clean it and lost the little spring that gives the plunger resistance . Do you have any ideas ?Or do you sell parts, perhaps a whole tansformer. I tried t…Purchase or Repair:

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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 Bill Corbett on 2022-02-07 13:47

Emerson c8203 replacement transformer?Any help would be appreciated.Thanks, Bill

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#Rittenhouse by Billy Hubbard on 2011-01-02 16:44

The Rittenhouse door intercom answering system system was installed in 1978. It is not functioning well. Do you have a newer replacement for it that would still have the doorbell and intercom system? Does a new unit come with the exterior speaker?

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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 Kathy on 2016-08-16 17:08

can i have this unit repaired and what do i need to do.

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#Rittenhouse by James L Rockney on 2021-10-04 16:06

The small piston that strikes the chime does not return back to the original position. There is a spring on the piston. It seems like the piston should have a retainer of some sort on the end to hold the spring in place. Is there supposed to be a retainer on the end of the piston to keep the spring …Purchase or Repair:

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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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