I have what I call a "manual doorbell". Essentially it's a button on the outside of my door under the peep hole that when pushed, moves a lever/arm in a box on the inside of the door striking a tuned piece of metal. It no longer works properly, and is looking old, so now I want to replace it. For the life of me, I cannot find any information online about replacement parts. Homedepot and Lowes both only have electronic doorbell systems which I considered changing too, but there is no wiring at the door and I don't feel like running wires through my walls to get to a junction box. Does anyone know where a replacement can be found?
2007-01-19 05:33:53 · 9 answers · asked by John K 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Try ACE Hardware, if they don't have one on the shelf, they can get one for you. If you don't have a store in your area go online to
http://www.acehardware.com/home/index.jsp?cid=
same deal, if they don't have it, they will get one for you.
2007-01-19 05:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Manual Doorbell
2016-12-15 04:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doorbell Replacement
2016-10-01 10:33:31 · answer #3 · answered by yule 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of that particular style. I'd look into the possibility of having it repaired at a metal shop or something, it sounds rare. Anyway, I agree with the twist style replacement. The link I've provided has some. I've used this company for many items when restoring my house built in 1917. (you may be interested in checking it out from the home page too, lots of nice items)
2007-01-19 05:48:48 · answer #4 · answered by Wurm™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One that unusual, I would find a handy man and have him fix it. You have something most people have never ever heard of. Any thing that old can be repaired by the right person.
I sold a lever door knob once and threw in the house. You don`t see too many of those either.
2007-01-22 20:05:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The time your wasting look for a replacement, you might just replace with and electronic one. Would save you a ton of time, being you have no wire at the door.
2007-01-22 06:20:08 · answer #6 · answered by 1TON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably out of luck on finding parts for your "antique" door bell. All though I have seen what you are talking about. Home Depot/Lowe's do sell "wireless" door bells. You might look into that option.
2007-01-19 05:40:42 · answer #7 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doorbells.com might have something for you. also if you're in love with the unit you have, you might see a machinist of some sort that will look at it and possibly fix it, i.e., a clock shop. battery operated remote will work also, no wires to run.
2007-01-19 05:45:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a cool replacement option for you. A "twist door bell."
It is a retro style. It will mount in the hole in the door where you remove your non working door bell button and box.
Go to this site for example:
http://houseofantiquehardware.com/s.nl/sc.10/category.43/.f?GCID=S14464x015&KEYWORD=twist%20door%20bell&partner=gpc&gclid=CPWoiJKR7YkCFQReYQodw33cFQ
2007-01-19 05:44:28 · answer #9 · answered by Steve P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can get a wireless door bell, you can get them any hardware store
2007-01-19 05:40:02 · answer #10 · answered by magictiger_007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋