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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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#Rittenhouse by Steve on 2011-05-01 18:27

need diagram for wiring of C8203. Only two reds, 2 whites, where would transformer lead be?

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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 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 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 ElectraChime on 2017-01-22 03:43

I can make new bells for this chime. See my sites: doorbellmuseum.org and electrachime.comBestRobert

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#Rittenhouse by Mark Hefner on 2012-05-18 01:33

I have a emerson rittenhouse rcm 4 main unit with IR6 speakers throughout a house i purchased and am interested in upgrading the entire system. Is there a replacement system where it can be changed out?It will be a few months before I am ready to do it, but am trying to look at options and replaceme…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 peter oliver on 2009-07-16 23:50

I am looking for a remote button for this system.Would possibly trade a receiver unit as I have extra.

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#Rittenhouse by John Zeitler on 2012-12-05 22:32

I am looking for the cover that is a black plastic 8 3/8\" wide, 5 1/2\" high, and 2 1/8\" deep. Any idea where I can find a suitable replacement? Thanks.

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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 Anthony Butts on 2011-10-02 19:14

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 Qaiser Baig on 2012-07-01 04:25

Hi,Some one open the wires of my door bell Model C8550 (in the bell). Would you please give the wiring/connection diagram for this door bell so that I can re-connect the wire to operate my door bell.You co-operation & early response will be highly appreciated.Regards,Qaiser Baig—> …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Vev lee on 2013-05-19 16:43

I need the wiring digram for model number c8535

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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 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 Franklin D Bamsey on 2011-08-22 12:52

Push the outside button and the bell does not work. It has been in the house since it was build in 1988. Any suggestions?

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#Rittenhouse by Jim Fields on 2012-11-19 16:03

I have a schematic for Models M7010, M7011, M7012, M7020. The document also has AM Alignment, FM Alignment, Troubleshooting chart, and list of replacement parts for printed circuit board.

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#Rittenhouse by DAVE ROSS on 2007-05-18 16:21

EVERYTHING WORKS FIND..JUST WANT TO UPDATE OLD UNIT

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Morris Hoagland on 2014-01-05 03:53

My Rittenhouse Master unit has failed. Is there a replacement unit I can purchase?

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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 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 roger crosby on 2009-06-22 18:11

I have renovated my house. I have a Model RC577 chime that is not working. I seem to have all the parts, 4 chimes, motor, etc.Please help me figure out how to repair.thank you

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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 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 Lynn Villano on 2011-05-06 13:29

but want door bell to continue working. Can we get wiring schematics?

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#Rittenhouse by Fred on 2011-05-25 04:18

Art - did you get a reply in answer to your post?I am about to restore the same door chime, you may have info that can help.ThanksFred...

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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 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 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 Howard Robertson on 2012-11-19 01:59

intercom system does not work.would like to have it repaired.

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#Rittenhouse by Cathy Kirkwood on 2014-08-21 21:30

I purchased a home in Honeoye Falls, NY. It has an RCM 3 intercom that works and I would like to get a manual for it. Is it possible to get instructions for it?

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#Rittenhouse by Andrew Lazazzera on 2018-02-05 18:04

Have Model DS-2 Door Sentry w/ 16v. chime transformer -Rittenhouse #30 or = need local chicagoland technician to trouble-shoot the control box w/ its transformer.-believe transformer is problem.

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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 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 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 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 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 charles dellasala on 2009-08-08 20:37

7th chime does not work can plunger be lubed if so with what

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#Rittenhouse by Richard Burnham on 2021-03-28 21:10

Front and back door bells. I need a diagram showing how to connect the wires from the doorbells. Front works with one wire from Front doorbell going to Terminal B and the other going to Front in the 16 VAC group. I assumed one wire would go from Back doorbell to Terminal A and the other to Back in t…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 Maria on 2017-06-19 14:33

I need wiring schematic for Emerson door chime model C8578-1

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