Doorbell doesn't work - faulty wiring?
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Doorbell doesn't work - faulty wiring?
I'm hoping someone can help me with my doorbell. I've replaced the transformer and it IS working. I've also replaced the chime and a new doorbell push button for the front of the house. The problem is, when I connect the low voltage wiring to the chime, transformer, and doorbell.....nothing. The door bell is a lighted one, and the light for the button isn't coming on. I've touched the two wires at the doorbell button together to try and activate the chime, but still nothing. I'm assuming at this point that the low voltage wiring somewhere between the chime and the doorbell is faulty. Any ideas? And how do I go about checking or replacing the wire? Thanks
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How do you know the problem is between the chime and the button? It may be between the the transformer and the button, or the transformer and the chime.
Find the problem first.
How easy it is to replace the wires depends on many factors. Among them, where do the wires run, and can you get to them. Usually they run to the basement.
Find the problem first.
How easy it is to replace the wires depends on many factors. Among them, where do the wires run, and can you get to them. Usually they run to the basement.