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Looking for instruction for the door chime opporation.

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#Rittenhouse by Bob on 2007-04-07 23:14

We have the same system in our home. Did you find any compatible system? Did you replace your system? If so, what system did you use? Thank you. We need to replace everything except the wiring.

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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 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 matt arendt on 2009-02-08 18:51

need troubleshooting info on rittenhouse model m7900 amp ser# 3060-0074-2091. also, price and availability of parts as i am working on an intercom system in a 8 unit condo.

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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 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 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 Jay Sturm on 2007-02-24 18:35

Dear Sir: I\'m looking for a electric schamitic for an Emerson Rittenhouse intercom Model rm20/rm22. Any help in this matter would be appropriated. Thank You, JAY

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#Rittenhouse by Don Pieschel on 2011-06-25 22:05

I have a RM-2 or a M9401 rittnhouse intercom I need a manual or schematic.any ideas where to locate.Don

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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 Ellen on 2011-12-23 17:22

The installation manual has been misplaced and I am not sure which wires go to which connection. There is a red wire, a black wire, and a yellow with a green wire. The places to connect are for the front, rear, and transformer. Please advise. Also, there is a possibility that the transformer doesn\'…Purchase or Repair:

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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 john rohter on 2011-03-03 21:43

Looking for instruction for the door chime opporation.

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#Rittenhouse by Dale Adams on 2006-05-28 16:30

My unit is in need of repair, can you help ?

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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 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 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 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 Mark Palmer on 2012-09-06 21:18

I have 2 Rittenhouse intercom speakers that need to be replaced. They both measure 9 1/4\" long. 6 1/4\" wide and 3 1/2\". Do yo have suitable replacements? If so, how much are they? Price of each unit, tax if aplicable and shipping charges for a total net price.Thanks in advance for your prompt rep…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by j and c on 2009-01-23 19:43

we have an old set of chimes which were taken from our hallway after a fire, now they require repair, model number is not visible, however, it is a four long pole, with 4 or 8 note feature.would love to repair this

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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 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 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 tony on 2011-08-16 17:00

where can i find rittenhouse intercom/radio part??

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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 Tobie Ross on 2018-04-13 02:54

I have a Sears Solid State Am-FM Master Station Radio/Intercom Model 113.35150 built by Emerson Electric. Can you repair this station. Please advise/

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#Rittenhouse by Paul Winchock on 2018-10-15 21:41

I have a Rittenhouse 550, 551 doorbell chime.The unit itself works fine. What I am missing (which someone was supposed to nor trash) is the transformer that sequences the chimes. Do you have a transformer for this that will work? And if so, obviously, what would one cost?Thank you for taking the tim…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Franklin D Bamsey on 2011-08-30 18:30

I have an Emerson Door Bell C 8204 and it is not working. Need a response to this E- mail please.

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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 John Erlinger on 2011-12-01 21:30

It appears the hammers are sticking or a spring has broken. There are three. Can i get replacement solenoids/hammers, or an estimate to repair the whole Chime unit. Also if you think it would be best to buy new.Thank you.,John

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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 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 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 Bob Przybylski on 2018-11-28 01:06

I have a Rittenhouse door bell model c8355 and the transformer (that is what I think it is) has failed & does nothing but hum. Can I get a new transformer? or can I buy a replacement at the local home depot or Lowes?

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#Rittenhouse by william hogan on 2006-09-05 18:05

I have a rittenhouse am radio intercome that works well. It has 7 receivers + the base unit. can it be changed to fm ? I believe it is a late 60s mdel. thanks

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#Rittenhouse by Diane P on 2019-05-22 14:20

I have a rittenhouse westminister door chime master model 631 and 632 that I removed from my family home when it was being sold. I have everything except the Rittenhouse no. 42 transformer, which is need before the electrician can install it in my home. Do you have this transformer or know where I c…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Gregory Luchey on 2017-03-26 21:44

Door Bell repair motor needed

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#Rittenhouse by Tom Bell on 2019-04-10 01:02

I have a Rittenhouse 631/632 doorbell that works ok but the clock motor is noisy. Can I buy a replacement motor for it?

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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 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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#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 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 Kirk Niatsikas on 2014-12-11 19:16

Do you have a rittenhouse rm5 manual?

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#Rittenhouse by Jessica Rasmussen on 2010-07-17 03:18

I get typically one of three chimes to sound when the doorbell is rung, occassionally 2 followed by a buzzing sound. Some of the wires were loose and I tightened them, but still don\'t get all the tones. Any ideas on what to do to get all three chimes to ring?

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#Rittenhouse by van Aree on 2009-02-26 20:19

I am looking for a copy of Rittenhouse rm5 house intercom owner\'s manual.

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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 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 Chuck Duncan on 2013-03-20 00:33

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 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 Bill Corbett on 2022-02-07 13:47

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

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