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My model 552 is not working. Licensed Electrician checked it out and it need replacement parts. I want to keep actual doorbell, because of sentimental reasons.

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#Rittenhouse by Mary Anne Fuscaldo on 2009-12-25 23:04
I moved this door chime/clock when it was working from one home to another. The electrician that hooked it up did not do it correctly and I have no schematic for how it should be wired. I know it needs three wires but not sure on which of the 7 screws they get wired to. They do not indicate Com or T…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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 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: Ticket Image...
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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 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: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Mark on 2017-09-04 20:48
I'm looking for a replacement circuit board for a Rittenhouse model C8538. Please let me know where I can purchase one.

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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 Charles Rose on 2009-12-22 23:34
Need base station repaired. Would purchase old

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#Rittenhouse by glen e peterson on 2007-08-23 19:16
I h ave a rittenhouse intercom system that does not work star system 9000 I would love to get it to work again. Can you help me with this thankyou glen

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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: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by LINDA BURGESS on 2017-03-30 17:16
Have model C 8203, 10 volt door bell. Am missing the push button remote that fastens to wall outside the front door. Any suggestions?

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#Rittenhouse by randy connelly on 2010-04-12 00:59
I need a Rittenhouse door bell botton part number C8000. Is this womethign you may have?

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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: Ticket Image...
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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 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 Dick on 2018-12-06 23:40
Part #C80Q0 door bell switch.Can I order a replacement ?

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#Rittenhouse by Michael Donnelly on 2012-06-05 13:26
HiI have the above chime box and wish to re assemble it. I took it down for decorating purposes.There is a black/dark blue wire, a yellow wire and a red wire. There is trans, front and rear. My question is what wire goes with what?Many thanks Michael Donnelly

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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 phil hartshorn on 2017-01-10 16:24
need wiring diagram for c8538r door chime

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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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#Rittenhouse by GENE LAYNE on 2016-07-28 12:11
Can you advise if a Emerson Rittenhouse RC 577 Doorbell mechanical chime will work with a 24V Transformer?I have a 16V and wanted to add a camera to this?ThanksGene 732-754-1205I cannot locate a manual im guessing this was made in the 70\'s

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#Rittenhouse by Adrian Younger on 2008-07-08 00:43
Hello. I have an Emerson-Rittenhouse Door Chime Model RC577 and it has quit working. I was wondering if there is a replacement transmitter available for this chime. It has the motor attached to the transmitter so I don\'t htink I can get a replacement at a store. Any information you could give me wo…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Norm Negus on 2010-12-02 00:14
Hello I have a Artolier Lighting and Sound Emerson Electric Co. Model C8535 the springs need replacing can you please Help thanks Norm

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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 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: Ticket Image...
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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 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: Ticket Image...
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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 Art on 2011-02-07 18:45
My dad just passed away and I\'m moving his Rittenhouse Westminster clock/chime from his place to mine before selling the house. I believe it is a model 631 or 632 but I\'m not sure - WHERE CAN I FIND THE MODEL NUMBER? (I\'ve seen pics of what appear to be identical units labeled 631/632).I\'ve got …Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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 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: Ticket Image...
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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 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 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 Candy Cicoria on 2011-07-14 01:45
I recently moved into a house that has the Rittenhouse All Transistor RCM-1 system in every room. It\'s obvious this system has not worked in a few years, but I want to repair it and keep it with the time of the home. A newer system would take away from it\'s appeal. Is there anyone in the Tulsa, OK…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by scott grim on 2009-07-22 11:43
I\'ve recently come in the possesion of an emerson-rittenhouse model 633 door chime and clock. Somebody must have placed 120volts of power to the 16 volt circiut burning out all the electronics. I need all the electrical components including the hammars and motors. if anyone knows where i can get pa…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Deborah Braid on 2009-12-14 16:48
I have an old rittenhouse 7021 (I think) it is from 1978. It needs a new from cover and the dial to change the stations doesn\'t work. Otherwise it works. Can it be fixed and about how much?

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#Rittenhouse by mike boccio on 2015-08-28 16:39
hi I have a m7034 intercome system.The out door speak into box was flooded by our sandy storm.Needs to be replaced.The wiring is good and it would be easy to replace if I had original replacement kit. thank you mike

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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 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: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Jeffrey on 2008-11-22 22:27
This problem may be caused by a lighted doorbell. After the bell is wrung, the light will re-illuminate. When that happens it may be drawing just enough power to make the door chimes think that the button was pressed once again. This is a repeating pattern.If a lighted door button is used, the solut…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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 Brent Stoll on 2014-01-07 03:22
Label states Emerson Model S7671Rittenhouse DivisionArtolier lighting & soundEmerson Electric CoHoneoye Falls, New York 14472Second Label statesFire Alarm DeviceSingle and/or Multiple stationHome built in early 70\'s and have not found any information per this model and/ or type of device. If you ha…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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 Jack Mc Sweeney on 2008-09-10 22:29
This is a two unit intercom and door opener for apartments. Presently, it has current but buzzes the door open without pushing the switch, and has no voice tones.

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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 martin stacy on 2015-11-30 23:17
Hi, I just moved into house with Artolier Musician M7011 by Rittenhouse which doesn\'t work. I know you don\'t know why it doesn\'t work but any ballpark guesses at repair cost if I ship it to you? My zip is 516539 thx

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#Rittenhouse by Robin Campbell on 2017-09-10 05:21
I have a Rittenhouse master model 550 and 551 doorbell to be tested and repair if needed.

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#Rittenhouse by STEVE on 2013-10-30 16:58
where can i find a schematic for a rittenhouse rm-20/22 intercom am fm radio

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#Rittenhouse by Lori on 2008-12-29 00:49
Years ago lightening hit house the chime stoped working the unit is in the kitchen and of coarse the door bell at the front door to push with finger ..doesnt work anymore can this be fixed ??/

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