Easy Repair For Broken Doorbell!

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A broken doorbell can usually be fixed very easily and without any special tools. This video will show you how! Buy a new doorbell chime:
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[@clandestino]

I secretly watched this video and then fixed it like a champ in front of the family. I stay winning.

[@MrMshaka]

I wish I would've thought of this. 😆

[@vezzothc]

@@MrMshaka same🤣

[@stevejones2782]

LOL.

[@samuelpena7305]

You're a big fat phoney lmao I'm jealous

[@erickjamale]

Lol 🤣

[@spurlyfamilyadventures]

I’ve watched sooooo many videos and YOU and ONLY YOU were the first one to actually give an easy fix. This was soooo easy. And I look like a pro without having to go get voltage testers and go through all that. You, my friend, get a gold star. Thank you!!!!!

[@rascalurock]

Thank you for this! Our doorbell didn't work from the day we bought our house. The first time around, my dad got it working but recommended we replace our button. After replacing our button, it worked for awhile, but then broke again. After watching your video, I felt comfortable enough to open up the chime box and realize the fix was a super simple changing of the chime from front to back. I even taught my husband a thing or two after ;) Thank you again for sharing!

[@philprentice1430]

This video may be 9 years old, but it still is awesome! Thanks, took me about two minutes to fix my broken doorbell thanks to your video.

[@TomahawkDIY]

That's really great to hear. Glad to help!

[@maggieprice3688]

Thank you! This worked! Wish you had a donation button. This saved me calling a handyman!

[@TomahawkDIY]

So glad to hear it helped you!. Donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about). Hope you subscribe too, thank you!

[@gl846]

I had a faulty door bell chime and decided to install google nest hello. The front chime kept vibrating and it thought it was something I did wrong with the installation. I was going f’n bananas for hours and was about to give up until I stumbled on this video. I rewired the chime as you instructed and voila problem solved! Thanks a million!

[@cyndihall5170]

We’ve been in our home for 9 months with a broken door bell. So thankful for your easy fix option of just moving the wire. It’s fantastic! Thank you!

[@TomahawkDIY]

We're glad it worked out for you! 😊

[@oldilocksc3651]

Our doorbell has been giving us grief for months! After watching this, while in my robe and slippers, I grabbed a step stool, screwdriver and needle nose pliers, fixed the doorbell, AND made a donation in less than in five minutes. Thank you so much!

[@twindye1]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Just because u wanna see everybody eat.. don't mean it's yo job to fix their plates

[@AdamHumenuik]

I don't understand how anyone could give this video thumbs down. It 100% fixed my problem. This is one of the most helpful video I have watched in a long time. Thank you!

[@waranda6068]

he never fixed the problem he just jeri rigged it. What if you have a rear doorbell attached? It would still be broken.

[@miekolock4060]

Was at a job, ladies ring/nest door bell went up. Changed out bad transformer but the interior doorbell still wasn’t sounding off. Swapped the wires as in video, worked like a charm.

[@nikkimoore19]

OMG! Thank you so much. I had someone who wanted to come out and charge me $80 to repair my doorbell for the new house I just bought. I'm a single lady, and don't mind trying to repair things myself, but the videos online were not helpful-I love This Old House, but they were no help. You are awesome! Your video was exactly what I needed to fix my doorbell, it was like you were right here with me, even down to cutting the piece with the sponge. I had to switch wires and use the chime for the back door. I cut the black piece with the sponge attached so I would get the "ding dong" effect. Thank you so much.

[@TomahawkDIY]

+nikkimoore19 Glad to hear it worked!! Now you have the chance to help people in some of earths most dire circumstances solve a problem such as no clean water, no shelter, no medical care, hunger, etc.. TomahawkDIY is a business with a mission. No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

[@pacod777]

Thank man! Switched the front wire to the rear and you just saved me a trip to the hardware store to buy a new chime

[@blessed3274]

I just did this I agree and it works

[@barthc11]

Wow! This was absolutely spot on. I have this same model doorbell and this fix worked perfectly in less than 5 minutes! Thank you!

[@sethpailet204]

Dude, you’re a life saver. This simple fix worked for my ring doorbell and buzzing sound I was getting from a broan NuTone doorbell chime. Thanks so much!!!

[@thomastwigg8366]

You should change the title to "How to Hack your doorbell system". Great idea, it worked for me. And you saved me a trip to the hardware store.

[@digger26]

Ten years later and your fix is still working! Just tried it and had success. I did try removing the pad and the plastic tab but this did not work for the double strike. However, it is ringing on the single note rear bell so she is happy as it wasn't working at all before. Thanks for the great tip!

[@angharadswansea9343]

Thank you so much. This is perfect. I only have a front door. I live in a condo. I am totally going to do what you showed us in this video and cut out the top thingamabob. Happy new year!

[@weighit]

I love it when someone can show me how to save time and money. Good video, Thanks!!

[@tinkerbellstar18]

Been in my house for almost a year now and I kept putting off getting my doorbell fixed because I didn’t wanna spend. I just fixed it myself after watching this video lol. Thank you very much for the help!

[@husamtamimi8475]

Thank you!! I've just switched the wire from the front to rear side as instructed and everything has worked out! Much appreciated!

[@polymyxa8233]

This is such a simple but extremely intelligent repair work! It is exactly what I was searching for when my doorbell sounded gagged. Thank you, Tomahawk DIY!!!

[@TomahawkDIY]

+polymyxa So glad to hear it helped you! No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

[@elizabethbaylor2683]

phenomenal video. i'm amazed that you were able to just modify it to avoid replacing. genius!

[@nataliecasey1956]

Great explanation, i watched about 6 videos before yours and you were the only one to explain how the doorbell really works in order for us to trouble.

[@jefflopezphotography]

Worked like a charm, thanks for the tip!!! It didn't want to fire back up though, I removed the piece but still no top bell. Not a big deal, saved me 30-50 bucks so I'm happy. THANK YOU

[@dustysargent1963]

Thought I was going to have to buy a new chime followed the instructions and worked like a charm. Thanks!

[@N8747U]

Thanks for saving me money and sharing your knowledge!! Kudos to you.

[@lfeyt]

Thank you for this super helpful video! This video highlighted my exact issue (broken buzzing chime after doorbell was jammed), and I was able to fix my buzzing by rewiring it like you showed.

[@paulamcmanus8207]

Thank you for being quick! 👍🏻

[@TrikesAndTrails]

Thanks for the vid! My chime issue wasn't any of those that you listed(the chimes were very muted), but seeing what a correctly operating chime was supposed to look like lead me to replacing the rubber plunger to chime insulators, and all works well again!

[@theguru83]

Worked like a charm!! Was a super quick fix :) Thanks a lot

[@RainnMakerr]

You're the man! Doorbell working now. Thanks.

[@bellagrace9812]

I just replace my doorbell and the doorbell light came on but no ring. Watched your video and moved wire to 3rd screw (rear) and it now works. Thank you so much. You saved me time and money.

[@xenaapw]

Thank you so much for this video, I know nothing about repair and you helped me fix my doorbell. I am so excited and proud of myself. Thank you for inspiring me and teaching me.

[@TomahawkDIY]

Wonderful!

[@scottycards9876]

Switched terminals, worked like a charm! Thank you!

[@calumetcity3308]

Thanks so much! Totally solved my problem by switching the wire to the rear and removing the tab. Was about to buy a whole new chime. This saved me the time and expense!

[@TomahawkDIY]

Nice to hear that! Happy to help

[@adammerk9811]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!

[@newmikeman]

Thank you! My doorbell hasn't worked for years. It took me two minutes to fix with your great video.

[@omarrodriguez7323]

Thank you so much for the info. I fixed like a pro after 8 years. I even forgot that the door bell didn't worked until I had visitors today and I said this is embarrassing. It took me like 3 minutes to fix it. Thanks again

[@TomahawkDIY]

That's awesome! Happy to help

[@RyanFiereck11]

So smart so helpful. Just what I needed thank you. saved a trip to the store and buying something when something wasn't all broken yet.

[@air23evil]

Thank you so much I’m selling my house and after removing my ring doorbell and installing a generic one I noticed that the chime wasn’t sounding. I did exactly what you showed here and it worked like a charm.

[@PrettyP08]

Thank you for this easy fix. We just fixed our doorbell thanks to this video :) 😊

[@margieramirezPR]

Thank you so much for this. Saved me so much trouble after some kids broke my doorbell button. After replacing the button, i had some noise but no chime. Moved the wire and success! Thanks again.

[@laredo9028]

Very satisfied with this doorbell quick fix,thanks

[@joselobo51]

Great video. I followed your instructions and it worked perfectly. Thank you!

[@kadie1414]

I have the same setup. Switched to rear and removed plastic bumper. Works great! Thx again

[@KevinJDildonik]

Thank you so much. My case: Glue came off the plastic cap on front side. The pin dropped as there was no spring tension. They painted the bell onto the wall so I didn't want to pry it loose. So I switched power to the rear and bent the stopper, making the back side ding-dong. But I will also save the plastic stopper from the front. If the back ever gets stuck, I can re-glue the front. Here's to trying to remember where I put the spring in 10 years when it finally sticks.

[@scraype4111]

Great Vid! I just switched the wire from the bad striker to the good striker (removed the foam pad) and it works perfectly now! I just had a bad striker. Thanks for the awesome vid!

[@justinedwardporto]

very simple and direct instructions that I can follow. Thanks!

[@billlarson9917]

Very helpful in diagnosing problem with door bell. Thanks.

[@mydogs4657]

10 yrs later, video still helps!

[@TomahawkDIY]

Glad to help!

[@matthancock123]

What a great tip. Thanks! You saved me some money and a trip to the hardware store, at least until the other side breaks in 40 years.

[@lau59rel]

Thank you for posting. I'm a Hero in my home because of your sharing.

[@JohnNick72]

Thanks! This helped me solve my problem in

[@dustinpetersen7730]

Awesome! Thank you so much for this simple fix.

[@TomahawkDIY]

You're welcome!

[@lwiggs9329]

Thank you so much!! I just fixed my doorbell 😊

[@gomez50588]

Thank you so much for this video! Followed instructions & works perfectly now! 🙏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽👏🏽🙌🏽

[@windsorpatb]

Perfect.Thanks so much for your time. Much appreciated!!

[@joenellable]

Thanks so much for this video my doorbell wasn't working and purchased several plug in doorbell units (but thats another story) i came upon your video removed box and bam it wasn't even connected i reconnected the wires and doorbell works thanks

[@AgriKeny]

Excellent! I just brought my doorbell back to life. The front plunger was stuck and I simply moved the wire to the rear connection and broke the tab, as you described here. Now the bell is working. Thanks a lot.

[@TomahawkDIY]

+Agri Keny So glad to hear it helped you! No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

[@dorantgayle512]

Great job, I just followed your video and my door bell is functioning again. I was in the process of buying a new door bell. Thanks

[@Victorious200567]

Thank you 😊 this video helped me fix my doorbell. I did what you said moved the wire from the front to the rear. After changing the doorbell button it lit up but when I would push the button to ring the doorbell it didn’t sound. Such a simple fix. Thank you again.

[@bir1320]

Fixed my bell after watching this video and my husband was very impressed 😊😂

[@TomahawkDIY]

Hats off to you! Glad to help

[@orphan203]

worked perfectly. thanks a bunch!!

[@ramilmarcelino7456]

This is the exact solution to my problem. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@niffty5087]

Worked like a champ!!

[@Crossfitfullstrength]

Worked for me and saved me a trip to the hardware store! Thanks for the video.

[@angryguy714]

Thank you! So glad you made this video!

[@christinavanhoose1431]

Thank you! SO helpful. 👏🏻

[@avillareal1]

Wow. Thank you so much. Worked 100%

[@wyel]

Easy fix, worked like a charm, thanks!

[@Rgonz39]

Worked like a charm thanks for sharing!

[@annettemiles1816]

Thank you Tomahawk. I subscribed to your channel in hopes that you can guide me through other fixes. Love your style. Thank you Sir.

[@TomahawkDIY]

Thanks for the sub, Annette!

[@robdogg00]

Thank you very much! Helped fix my doorbell !

[@kenmcelroy7903]

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[@barbaram5166]

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

[@ChefVicCuisine]

You're the best! Thank you

[@johndamsma5905]

Thank you! Moving the wire from the front to the back did the trick. My door bell works once again!

[@TomahawkDIY]

+John Damsma So glad to hear it helped you! No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

[@timsanderson6]

You just saved me time and money. Easy fix! Thanks!!!!

[@TomahawkDIY]

Great to hear!

[@troyoz]

I wish I had done this years ago! Thanks for the tip!

[@markfaford9466]

Fantastic video! I am not handy at all but fixed my doorbell based on watching this helpful video!

[@briancolon7425]

Wow!! What an easy fix! Thank you Brah!!

[@TomahawkDIY]

Happy to help!

[@knoxduder]

This was my doorbell, and my issue after replacing the transformer. Perfect, thank you!

[@yimb8437]

You sir have made my day!

[@charty_char]

THANK YOU!!! The rear bell tip helped me. I thought that was only for if you had a rear door. My front bell sounded weak, so I just switched it to the rear one as you said.

[@TomahawkDIY]

Excellent! Glad it worked

[@shaneholleran9399]

THANK YOU!!!!!!! Made my day!!!

[@LuvWhoYouR]

Thanks for the video it worked 😊 this door chime is older then me and I'm happy to here it again much love from the 314

[@TomahawkDIY]

Happy to hear that! Glad I could help

[@bhagyasrichalmeda9398]

Awesome. Thanks for the video. I fixed doorbell system by watching your video

[@oluwadamilolaoyeyemi8594]

This just worked for me. Thanks.

[@robertblackiii6421]

just used this fix Dec. 2020 works great!!!

[@ngocbui3761]

This helped me extend the life of my broken chimer. Thank you!! 🙏🏽

[@TomahawkDIY]

I'm so glad!

[@kerrysiu5846]

Thanks for posting this video. Worked for me!

[@TomahawkDIY]

You're welcome!

[@karinrandall855]

So useful and easy to follow, thank you Sir!

[@TomahawkDIY]

You are welcome!

[@jameshittle8408]

Worked for me! Thanks!

[@marlenestockard9370]

Thank you so much for showing how to fix the problem. I now have a working doorbell again without having to spend a dime.

[@JoeyAdes]

Thanks. Easy fix. Awesome 👏

[@vanessabarrios9840]

Thanks I followed these steps and my doorbell is now working!

[@EquipUpStore]

Thank you. You made my day with this repair hack.

[@TomahawkDIY]

Glad I could help

[@LesssIsMore]

great job and creative fix!!

[@name7ess]

i fixed my doorbell doing this! thank you!

[@TheDrflay3]

This worked for me! Brilliant! Thank you so much!

[@TomahawkDIY]

Awesome! Glad it helped!