Dear James: My doorbell hardly rings anymore, and I probably need a new one. It looks like a fairly simple project to replace it. What are the basic steps to do this? — Cindy D.
Dear Cindy: A doorbell ringer can lose its intensity from aging materials and dust buildup inside it. Modern homes also have more things running, creating more background noise. Buying one will not break the bank, so it makes sense to just replace it yourself.
There is slight possibility that the outdoor doorbell switch is faulty, and it does not always ring when pushed. Push it repeatedly to make sure the ringer does ring every time. A new button is easy to replace. Doorbells run on low voltage, so it is safe to replace the button and tighten up loose wires.
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