How many times have you stood outside of someone's home repeatedly ringing their doorbell only to have it go unanswered when you know they're home. Perhaps, they are not being rude, but rather a victim of a broken doorbell. They may not know it's broken or may feel it's too expensive too repair. Little do they know that replacing a doorbell is probably one of the easiest home improvement projects.
If you're installing a new doorbell, don't fret. You can install one of the newest wireless models. The wireless doorbell works as a transmitter, which sends a coded signal to a receiver each time the doorbell is rung. The receiver, which is attached to a bell, sounds a doorbell chime. There are advantages to wireless doorbells, besides the obvious, of course.
You can purchase as many chimes as you want (you're not limited to one) and tune them all with the same button. You can install them all around your home so you'll always hear the doorbell regardless of where you may be. There is no wiring or electricity involved other than a small battery. The button unit by the door requires a battery, but the chime units are run by an electrical outlet. Installation of the wireless doorbell takes only minutes.
If you had a wired doorbell that you want to replace with a wireless doorbell, just take out the old doorbell switch, wrap up the wires with electrical tape and put the wires in the hole. The new wireless switch will be put where the old one was and then you need to cover the hole.
Replacing a wired doorbell may be a little more time consuming, but it still is a simple DIY home improvement project. All you'll need is the new switch, a regular screwdriver and possibly wire strippers. One of the first things you may want to do is shut the power off, at least the power that is running to the doorbell. Take out the old switch and keep the screws, as you'll need them. If the wires are worn or need trimming, trim them so they're of equal length, while stripping " of insulation off each wire. Connect the wires to the new switch and connect the wires to the two new switch screw terminals. Use the screwdriver to tighten the screws. To install the new switch, push the wires back through the hole and situate the new switch, making sure it's flush against the doorframe or wall.
If you will be replacing the chime unit along with your switch, you'll be doing almost the same steps as you used for the switch. Pay attention to which wires go to which terminals. Unlike the switch, where it didn't make a difference, it will make a difference here. If you have the wires connected to the wrong terminals, the doorbell is not going to work.
If you're installing a new doorbell, don't fret. You can install one of the newest wireless models. The wireless doorbell works as a transmitter, which sends a coded signal to a receiver each time the doorbell is rung. The receiver, which is attached to a bell, sounds a doorbell chime. There are advantages to wireless doorbells, besides the obvious, of course.
You can purchase as many chimes as you want (you're not limited to one) and tune them all with the same button. You can install them all around your home so you'll always hear the doorbell regardless of where you may be. There is no wiring or electricity involved other than a small battery. The button unit by the door requires a battery, but the chime units are run by an electrical outlet. Installation of the wireless doorbell takes only minutes.
If you had a wired doorbell that you want to replace with a wireless doorbell, just take out the old doorbell switch, wrap up the wires with electrical tape and put the wires in the hole. The new wireless switch will be put where the old one was and then you need to cover the hole.
Replacing a wired doorbell may be a little more time consuming, but it still is a simple DIY home improvement project. All you'll need is the new switch, a regular screwdriver and possibly wire strippers. One of the first things you may want to do is shut the power off, at least the power that is running to the doorbell. Take out the old switch and keep the screws, as you'll need them. If the wires are worn or need trimming, trim them so they're of equal length, while stripping " of insulation off each wire. Connect the wires to the new switch and connect the wires to the two new switch screw terminals. Use the screwdriver to tighten the screws. To install the new switch, push the wires back through the hole and situate the new switch, making sure it's flush against the doorframe or wall.
If you will be replacing the chime unit along with your switch, you'll be doing almost the same steps as you used for the switch. Pay attention to which wires go to which terminals. Unlike the switch, where it didn't make a difference, it will make a difference here. If you have the wires connected to the wrong terminals, the doorbell is not going to work.
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Vince Paxton published mostly for http://www.insidewoodworking.com , an online publication on cordless drill motor and battery drill motor. His publications on battery drill review are found on his site .
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