Excellent vid. when running doorbell wires thru the attic, is it required to be in conduit? I noticed mine wires covered in insulation, but where they connect, they are in a junction box.
@vsutube Doorbell wiring is at a reduced voltage, usually 10 - 16 Volts. Low voltage wiring is not typically installed in conduit, But, I NEVER say never!
In an apartment building, there would typically be only 1 transformer for the building. If the bell lights up, the transformer is fine. Do you have a chime, or a bell? If you have a chime, remove the cover and slide the plungers up & down. They should move freely. If they are sticky, you can use lighter fluid (Naptha) to loosen them. DON'T use oil, as that will collect dust and create more problems.
doorbells be connected to the same transformer if so it would leave me to believe that its my actual chime itself....pleas ehelp thanks great video for a novice like me
i need some help my apartment is very old and my slumlord could care less about my doorbell but i finaly had enough since i missed a package today i thought i give it a try..i found that one of the wires to the my 2nd floor apt was cut in half so connected the wires with electric tape and i have power again i know becouse my doorbell lights up but i havent tested the transformer cuz i cant find it in the basement. My question is the 1st floor apartment door bell works fine would both of our
The doorbell transformer takes 120 Volts and usually converts it to 10 or 16 Volts. It can be located at any point in the house where there is a box containing 120 Volts. I don't know how things were done in your part of the country. In Wisconsin, many homes have basements. We find them at fuse boxes, breaker boxes, on pull chain light fixture boxes, junction boxes, etc.
Hello, little help please. Recently moved in a new home with the doorbell not working. I am pretty sure the transformer is broken or even missing. Where exactly is it normally located? Thanks
The chime should NOT ring unless you touch the 2 wires together. Somehow, the door frame may be rubbing one of the wires. It is connected to 1 side of the transformer, and touching either wire to the frame will ring the chime. Touching the 2 wires together will NOT ring the chime. If it worked before you soldered the extension, recheck your work. If it is OLD cloth covered wiring, try to slide shrink tube over 1 wire as far as you can.
John, I had a ratty looking doorbell button and tried to change it. During replacement, one of the two wires broke off near the hole in the outside door jam and I soldered and extention on to it and put a rubber sleeve over the wire so that it wouldn't short out on the aluminum storm door jam.
My problem is that a new door bell button doesn't work. When I I touch either of the two wires to the aluminum storm door jam, the chime rings. I can't figure out why the new button won't work. help?
Without pics, I am only guessing. I will assume that you have a spring loaded plunger that moves in one direction when the button is pressed, and the spring moves it in the other direction, when released. If this is the case, move the plunger by hand to see if it moves freely. If not, you may have to clean it with Naptha (lighter fluid). Do NOT use oil as it will collect dust. If I have guessed wrong, please write back.
@sparkyjohnrg You guess on the type is correct. I will take another look at it when I get a chance and try your recommendations. I didn't realize the replacement doorbells are electronic with a speaker for a simulated bell and not a actual mechanical bell. For that reason, I'd prefer trying to get the existing one working for nostalgic reasons.
To add to my original question, the 2nd 'dong' sound occurs when the button is released. No 'ding' when the button is pushed in. Again, thanks in advance for the help.
The original doorbell on my house is the original one from 1965. It's a basic 'ding' 'dong' unit with a one 8" bell on the left and one 8" bell on the right.. Now the 'dong' works but not the 'ding'. When the button is pushed, I see the striker hitting one side but not the other. Any ideas? Thanks.
Talk is cheap! Anybody can snipe at others. Get your camera, create a setting and SHOW people your method! There are multiple ways to do anything in life. I presented my method. If you don't like it, or agree with it, Create your own.
Excellent vid. when running doorbell wires thru the attic, is it required to be in conduit? I noticed mine wires covered in insulation, but where they connect, they are in a junction box.
vsutube 1 month ago
@vsutube Doorbell wiring is at a reduced voltage, usually 10 - 16 Volts. Low voltage wiring is not typically installed in conduit, But, I NEVER say never!
sparkyjohnrg 1 month ago
Very helpful, thanks for sharing!
concombrefrais 6 months ago
Excellent video .. Thank You !
55555brenda 7 months ago
In an apartment building, there would typically be only 1 transformer for the building. If the bell lights up, the transformer is fine. Do you have a chime, or a bell? If you have a chime, remove the cover and slide the plungers up & down. They should move freely. If they are sticky, you can use lighter fluid (Naptha) to loosen them. DON'T use oil, as that will collect dust and create more problems.
sparkyjohnrg 10 months ago
doorbells be connected to the same transformer if so it would leave me to believe that its my actual chime itself....pleas ehelp thanks great video for a novice like me
freshdirty 10 months ago
i need some help my apartment is very old and my slumlord could care less about my doorbell but i finaly had enough since i missed a package today i thought i give it a try..i found that one of the wires to the my 2nd floor apt was cut in half so connected the wires with electric tape and i have power again i know becouse my doorbell lights up but i havent tested the transformer cuz i cant find it in the basement. My question is the 1st floor apartment door bell works fine would both of our
freshdirty 10 months ago
great video, it helped a lot keep it up and thanks again
rcw52056 10 months ago
The doorbell transformer takes 120 Volts and usually converts it to 10 or 16 Volts. It can be located at any point in the house where there is a box containing 120 Volts. I don't know how things were done in your part of the country. In Wisconsin, many homes have basements. We find them at fuse boxes, breaker boxes, on pull chain light fixture boxes, junction boxes, etc.
sparkyjohnrg 11 months ago
Hello, little help please. Recently moved in a new home with the doorbell not working. I am pretty sure the transformer is broken or even missing. Where exactly is it normally located? Thanks
DarkKnightJK 11 months ago
The chime should NOT ring unless you touch the 2 wires together. Somehow, the door frame may be rubbing one of the wires. It is connected to 1 side of the transformer, and touching either wire to the frame will ring the chime. Touching the 2 wires together will NOT ring the chime. If it worked before you soldered the extension, recheck your work. If it is OLD cloth covered wiring, try to slide shrink tube over 1 wire as far as you can.
sparkyjohnrg 1 year ago
John, I had a ratty looking doorbell button and tried to change it. During replacement, one of the two wires broke off near the hole in the outside door jam and I soldered and extention on to it and put a rubber sleeve over the wire so that it wouldn't short out on the aluminum storm door jam.
My problem is that a new door bell button doesn't work. When I I touch either of the two wires to the aluminum storm door jam, the chime rings. I can't figure out why the new button won't work. help?
papernpaste 1 year ago
Without pics, I am only guessing. I will assume that you have a spring loaded plunger that moves in one direction when the button is pressed, and the spring moves it in the other direction, when released. If this is the case, move the plunger by hand to see if it moves freely. If not, you may have to clean it with Naptha (lighter fluid). Do NOT use oil as it will collect dust. If I have guessed wrong, please write back.
sparkyjohnrg 1 year ago
@sparkyjohnrg You guess on the type is correct. I will take another look at it when I get a chance and try your recommendations. I didn't realize the replacement doorbells are electronic with a speaker for a simulated bell and not a actual mechanical bell. For that reason, I'd prefer trying to get the existing one working for nostalgic reasons.
jeffhanson1 1 year ago
To add to my original question, the 2nd 'dong' sound occurs when the button is released. No 'ding' when the button is pushed in. Again, thanks in advance for the help.
jeffhanson1 1 year ago
The original doorbell on my house is the original one from 1965. It's a basic 'ding' 'dong' unit with a one 8" bell on the left and one 8" bell on the right.. Now the 'dong' works but not the 'ding'. When the button is pushed, I see the striker hitting one side but not the other. Any ideas? Thanks.
jeffhanson1 1 year ago
Thank you for posting the video! This helped me fix my doorbell and not have to call for help and incur an expense!
lnewton102 1 year ago
Helpful, thanks. Nice to see the beginnings of door bell repair with diagnosis methods to narrow the problem down.
imaginetr 1 year ago
"Suggestions are always appreciated"
get a "MULTIMETER" and do it the right way.
keithherr 2 years ago
Talk is cheap! Anybody can snipe at others. Get your camera, create a setting and SHOW people your method! There are multiple ways to do anything in life. I presented my method. If you don't like it, or agree with it, Create your own.
sparkyjohnrg 2 years ago 7
Hey, I am doing a lab for my Electrical pre-trade and it looks exactly like this one.
Do you think you could sort of show a wiring diagram and schematic for this please.
19ninetynine 2 years ago
You should be able to find one online with a web search.
sparkyjohnrg 2 years ago
Thanks! I'm always looking for ways to provide the info that people want. Suggestions are always appreciated.
John
sparkyjohnrg 3 years ago
GREAT VID
LUNDI01 3 years ago