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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 resort to spray painting our current one. Thank you very much.

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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 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:

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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 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:

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#Rittenhouse by R.Sarin on 2010-08-11 23:11

Hi I need a cover for the rittenhouse door chime model 380 can u pls get back to me thank you

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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 villanes on 2015-09-04 21:54

The Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime is malfunctioning and needs repair. Urgently seeking a technician to address the issue as it's disrupting daily operations.

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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 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 Frank Spramelli on 2015-02-10 19:04

needs repaired tuning dial is broken.

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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 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 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 Charles Cheshire on 2018-07-13 22:04

Cannot reset time seems stripped.Only two of the chimes work.Where are you physically located.ROUGH repair cost.

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#Rittenhouse by Scott Poulos on 2009-05-23 13:59

I am looking for a replacement unit or one that is compatable and larger to cover existing hole. please respond even if you are not interested or cant get what I need so I can try elsewere.

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#Rittenhouse by TONY HOVANEC on 2011-08-09 16:09

HAD LIGHTNING STRIKE AND WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE IF YOU HAVE A RETRO UNIT TO REPLACE IT THANK YOU

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#Rittenhouse by paul najarian on 2011-08-11 21:58

We\'ve got an old aprox. 30years old unit. signal fades in and out. Best to try and repair or do you sell new/updated maybe with cd or mp3 imputs? Also need a external outdoor speaker/intercom box. Has the 5 plug cupling. thanks,Paul

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#Rittenhouse by Jeff Swiger on 2009-12-09 21:38

I would like to replace my working existing RMC-4 rittenhouse intercom with a compatible unit. While using the existing wires? Suggestions _ and would you be interested in the old unit and speakers - 8 + 1 doorThanks,

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#Rittenhouse by Emily Gladden on 2016-10-16 21:20

When you press our door bell button a chime is not coming out of the box in the outlet.

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#Rittenhouse by Larry Yudkowitz on 2020-05-13 00:16

I have Model 380 16V. I had connected it ot a Ring Video 2 Doorbell and it worked fine for several months. Now there is a loud humm coming from the chime. I think the Ring ihas a problem. Ring says the chime may not be compatible. Ring says the model 382 is compatible. Whould you know the difference…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Larry M Biviano on 2008-11-21 02:47

have hooked up several ways appear to only chime once as if wired for back door.clock woriks fine, does ot chime on all tones

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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 David Smith on 2009-03-16 13:36

I need the three coils for the 526 Rittenhouse. ( a power surge burned 2 of the three).

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#Rittenhouse by Gord on 2011-11-24 21:00

Jessica:I have the same model door chime, with the same problem. How did u make out with yours? Do you know any of the history of this chime. From what I can surmise, it was produced after WW2 and that would fit as it was in my parents house when i was born in 1954. I have a friend that is an electr…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Harry Yagi on 2017-05-11 12:40

Due to the worn-weakened spring on the hitting bar which do not pop out from the solenoid hole. Do you sell the spring or the entire solenoid with the hitting bar?

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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 Barb C on 2009-03-27 12:35

Same as James Mann note - have 1970\'s Rittenhouse intercom---can we replace old system - can we purchase new units but use same wiring??

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#Rittenhouse by Frank Giudice on 2009-10-23 16:36

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 Peter Taylor on 2013-02-15 23:47

I have a Ritten House Master Model 631 & 632 in my shop for repair. I would like to obtain a service manual for this item. Please advise if this is available. The clock is in bad shape as it fell of a wall and is in many pieces. Some of which I shall need to purchase.Please advise Peter TaylorTaylor…Purchase or Repair:

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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 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 Paul Gilbert on 2016-06-07 01:02

Need to replace existing bell system with new Paul gilbert

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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 GUY DALFINO on 2013-01-24 17:30

I THINK I NEED A TRANSFORMER CLOCK WLL NOT RUN TX IN ADVANCE gUY

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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 neil Berman on 2009-07-08 05:25

I have a Rittenhouse Model S7806 Smoke/Fire detector system in my 3-level condo. It was there when I moved in so there is no manual for it.My problem is, after a thunder and lightening storm the other day, I came home to find all 3 units ringing. The only way I could silence them was to switch off t…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Hal Hester on 2016-07-09 23:01

Similiar issue, my doorbell kept sticking. So I replaced the sticky button but now my springs inside the bell housing seem to be sprung and unable to move the plunger the full range to ring or retract.

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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 Dorothy \"Ann\" Imhoff on 2014-10-23 22:17

A Rittenhouse model 312 came with my home. It works but the chimes are not loud enough to heard unless you are in the room where the doorbell is mounted.I would hate to replace it because other than this it is very workable.

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

Lost during remodeling.

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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 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:

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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 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 Jim on 2010-05-01 22:41

I have the above model doorbell and really like the sound vs. the new \"electronic sound\" doorbells. Problem is the mechanism inside the doorbell (the part with the two knockers that the wires attach that hit the bells to make the sound) no longer works. Can I still get this part replaced and if so…Purchase or Repair:

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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 carolyn berkey on 2011-08-04 23:15

our unit has power and the light comes on but nothing works. The electrician says it is not the transformer.

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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 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 Ken Bentham on 2017-04-25 21:05

Bell is connected to two doors. The front door works fine. The rear door won't ring at all. Can't tell what might be disconnected. Any ideas would be a big help. Thanks.Ken Bentham

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