airdvr 200 #1 January 30, 2008 OK...I have a non-working doorbell. When I connect the white wires to the chime unit it just buzzes. A friend of mine told me to check the low-voltage transformer but dammit, I can't find one. House is relatively new...built in 2000. What are the chances the transformer is built in to the chime unit?Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 3 #2 January 30, 2008 the transformer is probably in your water heater closet. if you find it, make sure it is for the doorbell, and not the thermostat. good luck.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 200 #3 January 30, 2008 Water tank sits out in the open in the basement. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 3 #4 January 30, 2008 I did say water heater, didn't I... meant the furnace closet. if you have one, though furnace could be in the attic. hmmm, I've seen them undernieth the breaker panel before, inside with all the breakers. if you don't find it anywhere else, might want to check around your breakers. if you are going to take the panel off, be very careful not to touch screwdriver to any of the leads. wear some gloves for a lil extra protection.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #5 January 30, 2008 Get a doormat like our's and don't worry about it. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #6 January 30, 2008 Transformer could easly be in the chime, mine is here in a 1995 built house.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 122 #7 January 31, 2008 QuoteOK...I have a non-working doorbell. When I connect the white wires to the chime unit it just buzzes. A friend of mine told me to check the low-voltage transformer but dammit, I can't find one. House is relatively new...built in 2000. What are the chances the transformer is built in to the chime unit? 50/50 chance it is in the chimeGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #8 January 31, 2008 If it is the old bong-bong sounding chime, it is most likely that the solenoid is stuck or dead. Take off the over and see if the hammer slides back and forth. Might just take a little help to get it loose and it will work fine. They are pretty cheap to replace. Get one of those cool programmable ones that play music or have barking dogs while you are not at home.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 200 #9 January 31, 2008 Took the cover off to get to the wiring. There are spring loaded hammers that I can move easily with my fingers. WHen I connect the wire one hammer just activates and stays down against the chime. Anyone know if the smoke alarm system would be wired with the same low voltage transformer as the doorbell? I found what looks like a transformer on top of one of the smoke detectors in the basement. And, if it is my detectors are all working...would that mean that the transformer is not malfunctioning? Ah, the joys of homeownership Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #10 January 31, 2008 QuoteOK...I have a non-working doorbell. When I connect the white wires to the chime unit it just buzzes. Hang a sign next to the doorbell that says; "Please knock." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 January 31, 2008 Quote Quote OK...I have a non-working doorbell. When I connect the white wires to the chime unit it just buzzes. Hang a sign next to the doorbell that says; "Please knock." I have one that says "text me" "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #12 January 31, 2008 Quote WHen I connect the wire one hammer just activates and stays down against the chime. You are getting power from the transformer. Sounds like the button to ring the bell is stuck in the "on" position. Take the wires off the button and see if that stops the buzzing. If it does, replace the button.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #13 January 31, 2008 Quote Quote WHen I connect the wire one hammer just activates and stays down against the chime. You are getting power from the transformer. Sounds like the button to ring the bell is stuck in the "on" position. Take the wires off the button and see if that stops the buzzing. If it does, replace the button. OR get a wireless battery operated model and quit spending the time trying to figure it out.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Programmer 0 #14 January 31, 2008 Big knockers are so much more welcoming than a doorbell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #15 January 31, 2008 reverse polarity so he know rings gets the juice.... more fun than a door bell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
