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DH253 Carlon Satin Nickel Finish Wired Chime Battery or Transformer Powered

DH250 Versatile Wired Doorbell - Use Batteries or Doorbell Transformer

$6.95
DH250 is a wired doorbell chime that can run on either four C batteries or a 16V transformer. It is useful when you want a wired-style indoor chime but do not yet have transformer power at the installation point.
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Buying notes

Is this the right fit?

Good fit when
Use this when doorbell wiring is already in place and you want a permanent, battery-free chime.
Look at another option when
It is not the easiest choice when there is no usable wiring, when the door is far from the chime, or when receivers are needed in several rooms.
Range reality
Check the listed compatibility and placement notes before ordering. Building layout often matters as much as the product rating.
Setup note
Check the existing transformer, button, and chime compatibility before replacing parts. Video doorbells may need more transformer capacity than an older chime did.

The DH250 is one of the more flexible wired doorbell chimes in this group because it can be powered two different ways. If you already have a standard transformer, you can wire it in normally. If you are working in a location without transformer power, it can also run on four C batteries, which makes it easier to use in retrofit situations.

This model supports one or two doors and uses different tones so you can tell whether the front or secondary push button was pressed. One important note: if you are using a lighted doorbell button, you should power this chime with a transformer rather than batteries, since the lamp can drain the batteries prematurely.

Details to know

  • Wired door chime for one or two doors
  • Two notes for front door, one note for second door
  • Can run on 4 C batteries or a 16V transformer
  • Do not use battery mode with a lighted push button
  • One-year manufacturer warranty

If you are comparing indoor chimes, browse wired doorbells. If you need matching power parts, see doorbell transformers and wire.

Specifications
BrandCarlon
Country Of OriginChina
Product Dimensions4.25L x 2.25W x 7.5H
ConditionNew
FinishAged Brass, Brushed Bronze, Satin Nickel, White
Sound Notes2 Notes on Front Door/1 Note on Second Door
Warranty1 Year
Complete KitDoorbell Only
Reviews

5.00

★★★★★

16 verified reviews

★★★★★Richard F.May 30, 2026

Great customer service!

★★★★★Peter K.Mar 17, 2026

That chime reminds me of my folks house growing up. Fortunately I figured out the wiring so I don't have to use the batteries.

★★★★★smSep 16, 2025

★★★★★Pavel B.Dec 20, 2024

We needed a battery powered wired chime for an installation without transformer. I was able to find all needed information on the website and received the package quickly. The world would be a better place if all online sellers functioned like 1800Doorbell.

★★★★★ROBERT L.Aug 18, 2023

First rate company, had everything i needed,and I didnt have to by a pallet of doorbell chimes. I only needed one! Received product in a couple of days. Great quality. Thanks 1800Doorbell Team. You will definately get my future business. Robert C Lowry Retired IBEW Electrician

★★★★★FrankJan 7, 2023

Excellent customer service

★★★★★Shawn A.May 22, 2022

Order was shipped out quickly and arrived just as what I was looking for. Awesome product and looks great on the wall!

★★★★★Frank C.Apr 12, 2022

Good

★★★★★RBNov 15, 2021

Informative website with good descriptions of products. Excellent delivery timing. Overall great experience.

★★★★★Cynthia K.Oct 4, 2021

Love how easy it was to install.

★★★★★smSep 22, 2021

Was excited to find a door bell that I did not have to use with a transformer. Works great with batteries and easy to attach to my outside door ringer. A great find.

★★★★★JimDec 24, 2020

After searching the web for an uncommon doorbell I finally found one at 1800Doorbell. The order process was fast and easy. I tracked my shipment and watched it go from facility to distribution center and so on. Then my package seemed to disappeared. Gone. Tracking never updated. I waited and waited. Nothing. I called 1800Doorbell and told them what happend. The representative on the phone said "that's not good". She said "I'll ship you another one right now." Nice. I got the second shipment in only a few days. I installed it at the customer's house. "Ding Ding" Yey! A doorbell never sounded so good. Thank you!

★★★★★Lynda T.Dec 20, 2020

I am still waiting to receive my doorbell. The doorbell was suppose to arrive several days ago and tracking info says only “arriving late”. Not Happy.

★★★★★JiMay 5, 2020

Brushed Bronze not as Bronze as I had thought. Goes Ding-Dong.!!! Just what the Dr. Ordered.

★★★★★aderonke O.Jan 25, 2020

Doorbell works as advertised

★★★★★John K.Aug 11, 2018

Excellent product and very easy to install. Especially when you have no room for a transformer and have to use batteries.

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Questions & Answers

Answers from our team for DH250 Versatile Wired Doorbell - Use Batteries or Doorbell Transformer.

Can this be mounted with the long axis either horizontal or vertical?

Yes it may be mounted vertically or horizontally

Answered for Kevin B.

Does the button on outside come with the chime?

Good morning. No, the push button is not included with this chime. You can find the push buttons that are available under our wired push buttons page. https://www.1800doorbell.com/doorbells/buttons/wired-buttons/ Thank you, Customer Support Team

Answered for Tony M.

I need for DH250-SERIES Carlon Wired Door Chime. What a size? dimensions (inches)?

The DH250 series chime measurements are: Length - 7 1/2 inches Width - 4 1/8 inches Depth - 2 inches

Answered for Alexander S.

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