Doorbell not working, How to fix it. (2022)

[@theresalindo9081]

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[@DeaninItYourself]

I will soo be releasing the merch.

[@wendelllynch120]

I learned something. I didn't know it had a transformer behind it. Glad I watched your video.

[@georgeplagianos6487]

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

[@geraldfine9559]

Thanks!! I watched your KZbin 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 KZbin

[@tozosworld]

kalian berhati-hatilah setiap saat.

[@Sebastian-dx2xg]

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.

[@randallreynolds]

Completely agree. Start taking wire nuts off without switching it off at the breaker? Someone's going to get hurt with this video.

[@matty4381]

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...

[@WolfieLovesDaddy]

If you watch his videos he is always working around hot lines without killing the 120. It's definitely cringe worthy.

[@jenb.1889]

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.

[@WolfieLovesDaddy]

@@jenb.1889 take the button apart and clean the wire ends inside so that your contacts are clean.

[@donaldcurtis5097]

Thank you!!! This is the first video I could find that guided you through all the components and troubleshooting. I finally got my doorbell working. 😊

[@DeaninItYourself]

you are welcome

[@markv7261]

Your the first to make it simple and understandable, THANKS

[@DeaninItYourself]

you are welcome

[@shelleynewton2875]

Wow. Thank you for simplifying this process.

[@DeaninItYourself]

You're welcome!

[@OREvilleRed]

I've been searching for my transformer for months.... Never thought to check BEHIND the chime!

[@glenncordova4027]

I'm glad you showed that you made a mistake. Instead of covering the mistake you showed yourself fixing it. Everyone makes mistakes seeing how easy it is to correct is helpful.

[@briananderson401]

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!!

[@vernonjohnson1147]

Great job friend. I like how you got straight to business and not having a "commercial" before you start.

[@florencedelvalle8145]

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.

[@hezron9536]

Thanks for the tutorial Dwayne Johnson! It really helped me with my doorbell issue!

[@DeaninItYourself]

Glad it helped

[@bellamiranda7966]

Thanks so much! The tip on joining the two wires to confirm whether it's the button or not, greatly helped.

[@samston]

I'm glad to watch your video . Mine wasn't working, but it only needed new batteries. Thank u, jesus

[@DeaninItYourself]

Glad I could help

[@charlotteleventhal6744]

Very good instructor

[@elizabethestrada5535]

That was the best training ever... I'm still smiling Thank You Dean

[@DeaninItYourself]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@NeilGrant-i5p]

Hey Dean, good tutorial. Next time remember to include safety precautions but you taught me a lot in this video. Respect Yardie.

[@DeaninItYourself]

will do

[@CJ-xi5gm]

I just swapped out an old and corroded switch with you help, thanks !

[@erikgarcia3778]

Like this thanks! I’m not Into smart doorbells Id rather have have front door motion camera and an old fashioned door bell.

[@jujbez]

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

[@rezakhosrowabadi7607]

Great video. Very detailed. Thanks

[@TheGatheringWorship]

Best "door bell repair" video on KZbin. You answered all my questions. I'm a fan now!

[@tv43405]

Touched the 2 wires at the button and it rang thanks for the info great video. Definitely people have to know and listen that u we're working with 120v at the transformer thanks.

[@DeaninItYourself]

Glad it was helpful!

[@esketitethan9679]

You made a great video! Keep up the great work!!

[@JoseJimenez-me5fq]

Good tutorial it was explained very well!

[@DeaninItYourself]

thank you

[@dawgphan350]

Deanin it yourself is great.

[@DeaninItYourself]

thank you

[@bradmcclendon4597]

Nice explanation! Thank you sir!

[@cvince3333]

Good video well done and thanks for the great content!

[@DeaninItYourself]

Much appreciated!

[@jorgelagos5326]

Hey that is nice explanation. Good luck in you features videos

[@DeaninItYourself]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@Don_Izzo]

This video helped me immensely! Thanks for the great content!

[@chetmarcotti4953]

Nice job, great presentation

[@InsureInvest]

Great job 👍

[@DeaninItYourself]

Thanks for watching!

[@wolfpackz.7476]

Great video 👍

[@KungFuMojo]

In all this process, you don't have to shut down power at the breaker?

[@anitabaul8977]

Thank you for your information 🙏

[@jamescc2010]

Doorbell wires didn’t have any power. Transformer is bad probably. Will follow your instructions. Thank you

[@krisprad440]

Thank you very much. I had same issues. Fixed with this video.

[@DeaninItYourself]

you are welcome

[@mrslate1]

Thank you very much, you are good at what you do!

[@DeaninItYourself]

thank you

[@gonzalesa101]

I just got shocked THANKS!

[@DeaninItYourself]

how did dyou get shocked?

[@phun4379]

Thanks it helped me to figure out what I did wrong.

[@steelewheels1365]

Thanks for the video. No Bueno here. I have voltage at the transformer but none at the chime or button. I have no idea!

[@DeaninItYourself]

if you have power at the transformer touch the two wires together at the doorbell and see if it works. if it does just replace the button

[@melindahutchinson196]

Very well explained thank you!

[@DeaninItYourself]

You're very welcome!

[@sherwintaste9422]

Thank for the information

[@DaveJoyce-k9q]

this helped alot thanks

[@DeaninItYourself]

Glad it helped

[@J1944-y8e]

Thank you, very helpful video.

[@gordongavin9448]

This video was great ... thank you. I had a faulty transformer AND a faulty chime so this video was perfect. Thanks for the education.

[@DeaninItYourself]

Glad it helped

[@eloisawillocks173]

Great job

[@jituxx7570]

Thanks for good information and good effort to show ! My question is , this transformer connected in circuit breaker? Right? Because, I have exactly same chime and doorbell! And I believe that behind my chime there is no transformer! Pl help ! Thanks

[@DeaninItYourself]

yes it should be connected to the breaker

[@1hunnidgaming]

Question. I have a house where the tranformer is separate from the chime. Is that normal in some cases?

[@DeaninItYourself]

yes it is

[@winonfire5671]

Is it every door bell they do have transformer at back side of chim in UK? Pls advice. Thanks very much.

[@DeaninItYourself]

they should

[@phillipmercurio]

Which one is hot and ground? Because you had red on red black on black outside at button and black on red and red on black inside at transformer.

[@aalvarez554]

So turn the power off first? Will it stll give a reading with power on or off ?

[@RKHarm24]

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.

[@ricktaylor3124]

Nice work! Great troubleshooting video!

[@itzmint]

Great video! Love all the little details!

[@aletango3907]

Great video, thank you.

[@ibcwhite]

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!

[@elraycole3046]

How do you wire the chime if you have front and rear button

[@TheKevMaster]

I'd recommend turning off the breaker in your video. While you are cautious enough to know how dangerous it is, a noob won't realize that

[@Travelingman812]

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?

[@jackokpoyo1046]

Great video. I appreciate it. Thank you so much.

[@beerhe]

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.

[@dhanaodari1395]

I like this 🎥videos

[@TopSarge912]

Excellent!!!!

[@yolandamacias6158]

How much cost to replace transformer plus labour?

[@juanchavarria1815]

Very good instictional video Thanks 👍

[@ivan.tucakov]

Are those gloves special ones to prevent from electric shock? Thanks

[@DeaninItYourself]

No they are not.

[@moisessantacruz148]

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?

[@neilleo9744]

May be in the garage

[@neilleo9744]

Garage

[@harshadpatel136]

Thanks for your great video

[@nsp8124]

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.

[@nsp8124]

The one door bell has 12v to it and the other does not.

[@DeaninItYourself]

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

[@waqasahmed903]

Very useful video. You explained it very well. Thank you so much!!!

[@hasnatfarooq992]

bhai is video say ap,nay khud thik kr li apnay ghr ki bell ?

[@raheemal-ugaily2529]

thank you, my door bell problem solved, I have to replace the transformer.

[@frankchinigo907]

Nice job,I find that most of the time it is the chime that is not working.

[@qadarrizvi4607]

Thank you help full vidio.

[@benny9685]

i have door bell with video to see who is the guest from inside. when we slide move volume control low to high or high to low, we can hear the sound of the bell when we tested and pressed bell button from outside. but the next day, when you press the button again, no sound and no video or some times just the video. we repeated what we do with the volume control, tested and working..but not working on the next day.. any suggestion to fix..?

[@allend2749]

thank u, u did a good job and i appreciate it so very much.

[@DeaninItYourself]

You are very welcome

[@mtz9939]

Well done and very helpful.

[@eternalklothgardengangsta685]

Great vid. Thanks

[@DeaninItYourself]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RichardTurner-ss8zo]

Can You Show The Front And Back Door One

[@barbiedesoto7054]

Great video. Thanks.

[@heribertohernandez5806]

I've been looking for my Transformer I look behind the chime and the box and they Transformer is not there where can it be can you help me with that

[@DeaninItYourself]

should be there check again. if not there look above the ceiling in the attic. but it should be close by

[@air-han41-47]

hi where can i buy transformers with other sounds. do you have a link?

[@DeaninItYourself]

The transformer doesn’t make the sound. The chime does. Amazon sells doorbell chimes with different tones.

[@air-han41-47]

@@DeaninItYourself can you send mir 1-2 links please

[@kenhdog]

You said set the VOM to AC to test for voltage at the button. Shouldnt it be DC at the button?

[@mahoganyford3237]

My door bell hums when I put the chime on and its 2 white and 2 red wires. What should I do?

[@donaldolson8985]

What if when I take the chime down, I don't see the transformer box? Where can it be?

[@mabon4525]

Ours is on the side of the breaker box, which is pretty common.

[@davidmelton7515]

Ours is mounted to the side of the ac/heater unit. The inside unit, not outside.

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

What about the "Electrical Panel"? Do we need to turn of the electricity prior to messing with this stuff???

[@DeaninItYourself]

You can, it you are messing with the transformer then I suggest you do.

[@boyanlin873]

What gloves did you use? And what voltage meter did you use? Looking for such tools

[@DeaninItYourself]

links are in the description

[@michellebruce7832]

I cannot find the link to the gloves?

[@qadarrizvi4607]

Thank you

[@sadhanasurendranath5897]

All ok bro . It is safe by putting the CB's off before connecting the xforner...

[@shadow.banned]

You're touching live wire without turning the power off?

[@samwalters4911]

Everyone else’s doorbell videos should be deleted off of KZbin. I’ve watched 2 hours of people saying nothing and landed on this and figured out my problem in 15 minutes.

[@DeaninItYourself]

Thank you, i am glad it helped

[@Rick-S-6063]

The majority of older doorbells give a ding-dong sound. If one is giving a ding-click or a click-dong sound, remove the chime's cover and determine if the lower plate has had one of its round rubber retainers break loose, which has allowed the plate to drop out of place. These can be replaced with an O-ring, a metal 6 MM drain plug gasket that contains an inner rubber ring, or even a bread tie wrapped around the post a few times. This seems primitive but it beats buying a new chime unit.

[@DeaninItYourself]

That’s a great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@angelshields2132]

Yes I got it going on now

[@davidmoore344]

I wondered if rhe circut was shut off at box when he tested the transformer. He didnt say he cut power and he should have checked that 1st. I wouldnt work with a hot line

[@DeaninItYourself]

I always make sure to test the circuit before I start working.

[@josep2807]

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]

Rear doorbell? You have two doorbells? That’s interesting.. was the rear one used like a service type doorbell.. just curious lol

[@josep2807]

@@EriBarr yeah I have a front and a rear… old house lol. Weird.

[@josep2807]

@@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

[@laorhino9702]

Where’s the transformer generally located?

[@DougCeleste]

Isn't it safest to first turn off the power when doing a job like this?

[@MK-wi1bj]

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 .

[@DeaninItYourself]

Thanks for the info

[@gunterromeo8979]

Thank you !!