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Is it Possible to Make a Doorbell Sound Louder?
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Is it Possible to Make a Doorbell Sound Louder?

Yes, You Can Make Your Wired Doorbell Louder! If you cannot hear the wired doorbell currently installed in your home, then this blog post is for you! In this post, we will discuss the different types of doorbell extenders and recommend the best one for you based on your situation. We will also provide instructions…

How to Make an Old Doorbell Louder
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How to Make an Old Doorbell Louder

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…

Find the Right Doorbell System for Your Warehouse
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Find the Right Doorbell System for Your Warehouse

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…

How to Install a Doorbell (Wireless or Wired)

How to Install a Doorbell (Wireless or Wired)

There are many reasons to replace a doorbell button. First, if it’s broken, replacing it is usually easier than fixing a doorbell button. Other times, though, you might just think it’s time for a more decorative doorbell button. I mean, c’mon, who doesn’t want a kitschy-cool pineapple doorbell button? – It’s all too beautiful! On…

How to Install a Wireless Doorbell

How to Install a Wireless Doorbell

When you need a doorbell system in your home, nothing installs faster than a wireless doorbell system. Basic kits are available online that contain a wireless push button and wireless receiver. Also, there are additional transmitters and receivers available to extend the listening range of your system and to cover more doors.
Products like “doorbell extenders” are available which allow you to keep your wired system and add wireless elements to it. Take a moment to read this article if you would like more information on wireless systems or feel free to call or email us with any questions.

Doorbell Repair – How to Fix a Broken Doorbell or Doorbell Button

Doorbell Repair – How to Fix a Broken Doorbell or Doorbell Button

As we age, one of the first things “to go” is our hearing. Things we took for granted in our younger years like hearing the phone ring, the television, or the front doorbell buzz are all things we miss dearly in our older years.
This article reviews the basic steps necessary to install a wired doorbell. Let’s face it, not everyone wants, or has the home improvement skills necessary to install a low-voltage electrical component in their home. This article also has recommendations on alternatives to wired doorbells you may want to consider if the install of a wired door chimes seems daunting to you.