DIY Fixes

Is it Possible to Make a Doorbell Sound Louder? walks through the parts involved, the common trouble spots to check first, and the next step for repair or.

A grounded wired doorbell installation guide covering the key parts, the order of operations, and the checks to make before you replace hardware.

Tri-Volt Doorbell Transformers walks through the parts involved, the common trouble spots to check first, and the next step for repair or replacement.

Since 1800doorbell.com started back in 1998, we continue to get a common question, “How Can I Make my Old Doorbell Louder?” This is a great question How Wired Doorbells Work Most wired doorbells create sound when an internal hammer strikes a small metal plate inside the wired doorbell chime mechanics. When the outside wired push…

Having a doorbell for your large warehouse or business is one of those things you probably haven’t given much thought to unless you worked in a larger facility and missed delivery or someone knocking on the door. This is something I never really thought too much about until I started working at 1800doorbell.com. Door bells…

Whether it’s a wired doorbell push button or button for a wireless door chime, installation isn’t as overwhelming as you may think. This simple article walks you through basic steps on the installation process of installing your doorbell button.

A straightforward doorbell installation guide covering the basic hardware, wiring flow, and the checks to make before you power the system back on.

A repair guide for diagnosing and replacing a wired doorbell button, including footprint, wiring, and transformer checks before you buy parts.

Troubleshooting Tips for Your Doorbell walks through the parts involved, the common trouble spots to check first, and the next step for repair or.

This article covers how to change the tune or melody on your wireless doorbell system. Some manufacturers require the tune change on the transmitters, typically the push button, while others require the change to be made on the receiver (the chime sounder.)

How to Install a Wireless Doorbell walks through the parts involved, the common trouble spots to check first, and the next step for repair or replacement.

Doorbell Repair - How to Fix a Broken Doorbell or Doorbell Button walks through the parts involved, the common trouble spots to check first, and the next.

The technology behind a doorbell hasn’t really changed that much over the last 100 years. As a matter of fact, most of your traditional wired doorbells are pretty much the same, while wireless door chimes offer complex circuit boards to emit gorgeous melodies and sound at long ranges. This article describes the basic functionality of both wired doorbells and wireless door chimes. By understanding the basic concepts of your product, you can often troubleshoot basic problems and/or identify the replacement parts you need.

When we refer to interference when talking about entrance alerts, wireless doorbells, and driveway alarms, we are referencing nearby devices activating your products. A good example would be a wireless door chime ringing, you go to the door, and no one is there. Often times this happens when a nearby device, within range, is on the same frequency of your wireless device. Privacy codes enable you to modify the frequency, eliminating this interference. This article covers, in detail, how to change the privacy codes on your wireless doorbells.

We have customers who call us with Carlon products they’ve had for 5, 10, or more years. After years of reliable service, their old push button or door chime receiver gave out on them and they want to replace it. This article walks you through the process of determining whether or not your older product will be compatible with the new “SAW” wireless technology of current Carlon products

I Can't Find My Doorbell Transformer walks through the parts involved, the common trouble spots to check first, and the next step for repair or replacement.