So once there’s no low voltage coming from the transformer you took off the wires line side (120v) not knowing if it was hot or not. That’s a no no. Im an electrician but a lot of people on here are novice. Good way for them to get shocked. Always locate the breaker and shut it off for safety reasons. Make sure you check the wires with a volt meter. Also never use an impact drill to tighten the screws for the transformer. Easy was to strip the screws.
Disturbing video indeed. im thinking the "novice" is the one who made the video. As Sebastian pointed out , too many mistakes from no warning of electrical shock to wrong choice of tools for the public even improper diagnostic procedures...
Sebastian...what does is mean when you have to hold the doorbell button down for it ring completely. If I just push mine in like you normally would it doesn't ring. It has to be long pressed. Hopefully, you answer. Thanks.
Knock knock all transformers are hidden knock knock all transformers are knock knock all transformers are hidden in a chime box. Ours are in the garage with supplies power to three bells. And our voltage is just 16 volts here in New York
Thank you for the instructions. I was able to fix my doorbell by changing the button just like you demonstrated on the first step. It cost $4.98 for a new button at Home Depot.
Great demonstration on how to troublshoot a doorbell issue. I consider myself a handy guy & I've always been taught & since advocate the same & that is to start small & work towards the bigger problem as you did in this clip. I started with the doorbell button & low & behold it worked when the two wires crossed. Time to replace the doorbell button, thank you!!
Everyone else’s doorbell videos should be deleted off of RU-vid. I’ve watched 2 hours of people saying nothing and landed on this and figured out my problem in 15 minutes.
Should I be making sure the breaker is off when looping the wires onto the new button etc? I want to fix my door bell but I'm also not looking to get shocked or anything haha
We have had doorbell issues since lightning struck the pole outside our house. We lost a TV, Computer and the SKYBell video 2-way doorbell. Time to do something about it, the doorbell, after nearly 3 years. I had no clue the transformer was in the wall behind the chime. I thought they were all in the attic. You taught me something. Tomorrow I will start the trial and elimination and figure out what I do need. Thinking about going to The NEST HELLO doorbell.
Thanks!! I watched your RU-vid video. Went to the local hardware store and spent $4.07 and replaced my doorbell. It made me feel a lot better since it cost me $180.00 earlier in the day to have a plumber install a wax ring under my leaking toilet. Something I am sure I could have done for $8.67 if I had more self confidence. I will continue to follow you on RU-vid
Thanks for the video! I am having problems with my doorbell buzzing because the circuit is closed and the plunger is locked in the "Ding" position...FYI, my switch is disconnect and the wires are not touching eachother. HELP!
We had a person install a storm door and our door bell started to hum. Could a wire have been spliced forcing the humming noise? Replace Door bell and Door chime and still does same thing. Driving me crazy what the issue is! House is 7 years old. Have not found the transformer. Any ideas? Probably going to a battery operated door bell next.
My door bell is attached to the vinyl siding. To get to the wiring I have to remove a layer of vinyl. To do that I have to remove a shutter. Does the vinyl then just slide off?
I would like to remind you that we can not test the transformer from wires of the button switch as you know the wires in switch either both hot or 0 volt ,any way thanks for your video .
Tyler D 1 second ago Yes it was an informative video, however I'm with OREville on this one, you should always turn the power off at the breaker first. Basically locate the transformer, check the load with a multimeter just like you did, but then whether you have power or not, shut the breaker off for that transformer and continue to check and make sure the power is off. Do this by bypassing the transformer and test the wires themselves once you have shut power off at transformer. This is for safety and is absolutely necessary. Don't skip this step or you could/most likely get electrocuted.
Hi, thanks for your input. Just to make sure I understood correctly. So, I first use the multimeter to check the transformer, (without shutting the breaker off yet), then after it has been checked, then I turn off all power? Please let me know. Thanks.
@@gracieolmedasepulveda2482 yes, sorry for delayed response. Yes you check if transformer is functioning by using a multi meter or electric tester. Then shut off the breaker and to be safe, click the doorbell button a few times. Even though I don't believe there are capacitors in the transformers, it's safe to discharge any current that may reside withing the lines or unit.
@@gracieolmedasepulveda2482 not necessarily, matter of fact you can get one for practically free at Harbor Freight Tools. They used to give out coupons for free multi meters with any purchase. I'm sure they still have those promos. Unless your gonna use it everyday, I'd just go for a cheap one, they all function the same when it comes to diy, and the more expensive the harder to use, understand and utilize the simple functions you seek as a diy'er
Hello. I have a question - hope you can be of assistance. I’m in the process of doing some minor renovations to my home and I want to remove my rear doorbell. Obviously I’m going to remove the doorbell and patch it up with stucco. By disconnecting the rear wire from the chime box, will that be enough or are there other steps I need to take? Thank you in advance
@@EriBarr I’m not sure but the chime has the transformer and a front/rear terminal. I can simply disconnect the rear terminal but I want to make sure that would suffice
So I have one doorbell working and one is not and doesn’t not have power going to it was all working but now the one is not. Any ideas? As I know the chimney and the transformer is working because the one door bell still works.
If one is not working then either the cable going to the other doorbell is either broken or disconnected from the transformer. or the transformer is damaged. I would start by checking the cable and go from there
Thank you for this video I have issue with my doorbell I already check power but I have no reading my problem is that I can’t locate the transformer in the house is not at the back of the chime any idea where it might be located?
Good info - except some of your footage was a bit too shaky - I like viewing the steady shots on DYI videos to see exactly what's happening - otherwise good
Check the wiring outside, there may be a diode that is connected to the wire. Remove the diode and connect the wire directly to the button and you should be ok.
Yor Main Power should be 120v if you live in the US. if you are only getting 37 I would check your panel to see if there is a problem with the electricity.
The voltage in the untied Kingdom is 250 volts AC this will be Stepdown to 12v or lower volts. The country dean is the USA 120 volts. The voltages are not similar
Removing the plate is not necessary because the button is press in place. Just pop it out and the wires come with it. Why do damage when you don't have to?
What kind of gloves do you use - protective gloves? Does the wire have low voltage for the door bell? Anyways it is safe to shut off power to the house. Nice vid. Need to fix my door bell.
At 6:40 and also approx 8:00, I don't think you are correct about the multimeter. The 2 wires at the button are only one side of the circuit. If you test voltage across them you will get none bc you need both pos and neg poles. If you had hot and neutral in an ac circuit you would NEVER touch them together or you would cause a short and trip the breaker. Since you touch them together you are only closing a broken wire. If you went directly to the transformer and touched the probes to both terminals THEN you should see the voltage reading. I think that's right but I will look forward to your response.
@@DeaninItYourself Thank you for your response. I have done some more research and now I actually think YOU are correct. I do get voltage between the two wires and I tried to find out how this is possible. There is very little information about this quirky behavior, but it seems to do with one side being hot and the other side going to the chime unit which is grounded. I always thought an AC circuit needed more than a ground, it needed an actual neutral line from the main. Do you have any info on that?
The door bell is basically a normally open switch. You can actually take a screw driver and touch both sides of the transformer and get a spark. Not recommended for long period of time because you can burn up the transformer
You are wiring the 120 volt transformer dangerously without turning off the power at the breaker panel at circuit breaker and then rewire the transformer. This is not safe way in teaching a person who may not be a electrician.
Hey DIY. Great vid but what if your old transformer only had 2 wires (black/white)? It sits in a plastic instead of metal box behind the doorbell chime. I do not see and bare/ground wire. Any suggestions? Thanks
IF you have an intercom system then it might be behind the main panel. if not check the chime box and see where the wires are going. maybe its above the ceiling.
