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

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  • @theresalindo9081
    @theresalindo9081 4 роки тому +14

    Love the merch!! Can I get a T-shirt too?

  • @wendelllynch120
    @wendelllynch120 Рік тому +6

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

    • @georgeplagianos6487
      @georgeplagianos6487 10 місяців тому +1

      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
    @geraldfine9559 3 роки тому +21

    Thanks!! I watched your UA-cam 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 UA-cam

    • @tozosworld
      @tozosworld 2 роки тому

      kalian berhati-hatilah setiap saat.

  • @Sebastian-dx2xg
    @Sebastian-dx2xg 3 роки тому +162

    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
      @randallreynolds 3 роки тому +12

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

    • @matty4381
      @matty4381 3 роки тому +6

      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
      @WolfieLovesDaddy 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @jenb.1889
      @jenb.1889 3 роки тому +1

      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
      @WolfieLovesDaddy 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @donaldcurtis5097
    @donaldcurtis5097 Місяць тому

    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. 😊

  • @markv7261
    @markv7261 Рік тому +4

    Your the first to make it simple and understandable, THANKS

  • @shelleynewton2875
    @shelleynewton2875 10 місяців тому +3

    Wow. Thank you for simplifying this process.

  • @OREvilleRed
    @OREvilleRed 3 роки тому +24

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

  • @glenncordova4027
    @glenncordova4027 2 роки тому +12

    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
    @briananderson401 4 місяці тому

    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
    @vernonjohnson1147 Рік тому

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

  • @florencedelvalle8145
    @florencedelvalle8145 2 роки тому +5

    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
    @hezron9536 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @bellamiranda7966
    @bellamiranda7966 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @samston
    @samston Рік тому

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

  • @charlotteleventhal6744
    @charlotteleventhal6744 3 роки тому +3

    Very good instructor

  • @elizabethestrada5535
    @elizabethestrada5535 2 роки тому +8

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

  • @NeilGrant-i5p
    @NeilGrant-i5p 3 місяці тому

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

  • @CJ-xi5gm
    @CJ-xi5gm Рік тому

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

  • @erikgarcia3778
    @erikgarcia3778 2 роки тому

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

  • @jujbez
    @jujbez 2 роки тому +5

    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
    @rezakhosrowabadi7607 Рік тому

    Great video. Very detailed.
    Thanks

  • @TheGatheringWorship
    @TheGatheringWorship 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @tv43405
    @tv43405 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @esketitethan9679
    @esketitethan9679 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @JoseJimenez-me5fq
    @JoseJimenez-me5fq 8 місяців тому

    Good tutorial it was explained very well!

  • @dawgphan350
    @dawgphan350 10 місяців тому

    Deanin it yourself is great.

  • @bradmcclendon4597
    @bradmcclendon4597 Рік тому

    Nice explanation! Thank you sir!

  • @Don_Izzo
    @Don_Izzo 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @cvince3333
    @cvince3333 11 місяців тому

    Good video well done and thanks for the great content!

  • @jorgelagos5326
    @jorgelagos5326 2 роки тому

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

  • @chetmarcotti4953
    @chetmarcotti4953 3 роки тому +1

    Nice job, great presentation

  • @InsureInvest
    @InsureInvest 2 місяці тому

    Great job 👍

  • @KungFuMojo
    @KungFuMojo Рік тому

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

  • @wolfpackz.7476
    @wolfpackz.7476 3 роки тому +1

    Great video 👍

  • @anitabaul8977
    @anitabaul8977 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for your information 🙏

  • @jamescc2010
    @jamescc2010 2 роки тому

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

  • @krisprad440
    @krisprad440 7 місяців тому

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

  • @mrslate1
    @mrslate1 7 місяців тому

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

  • @gonzalesa101
    @gonzalesa101 4 місяці тому

    I just got shocked THANKS!

  • @phun4379
    @phun4379 2 роки тому

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

  • @steelewheels1365
    @steelewheels1365 Рік тому

    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
      @DeaninItYourself  Рік тому

      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
    @melindahutchinson196 3 роки тому +3

    Very well explained thank you!

  • @sherwintaste9422
    @sherwintaste9422 3 роки тому +1

    Thank for the information

  • @DaveJoyce-k9q
    @DaveJoyce-k9q 6 місяців тому

    this helped alot thanks

  • @J1944-y8e
    @J1944-y8e 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you, very helpful video.

  • @gordongavin9448
    @gordongavin9448 Рік тому +1

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

  • @jituxx7570
    @jituxx7570 Рік тому

    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

  • @eloisawillocks173
    @eloisawillocks173 Рік тому

    Great job

  • @1hunnidgaming
    @1hunnidgaming 8 місяців тому

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

  • @winonfire5671
    @winonfire5671 Рік тому

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

  • @phillipmercurio
    @phillipmercurio 10 місяців тому

    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
    @aalvarez554 3 роки тому

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

  • @RKHarm24
    @RKHarm24 3 роки тому +2

    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
    @ricktaylor3124 2 роки тому

    Nice work! Great troubleshooting video!

  • @itzmint
    @itzmint 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! Love all the little details!

  • @aletango3907
    @aletango3907 3 роки тому +2

    Great video, thank you.

  • @ibcwhite
    @ibcwhite 3 роки тому +1

    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
    @elraycole3046 3 роки тому

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

  • @Travelingman812
    @Travelingman812 2 роки тому

    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?

  • @TheKevMaster
    @TheKevMaster Рік тому +3

    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

  • @beerhe
    @beerhe 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @jackokpoyo1046
    @jackokpoyo1046 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @dhanaodari1395
    @dhanaodari1395 Рік тому +1

    I like this 🎥videos

  • @TopSarge912
    @TopSarge912 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent!!!!

  • @yolandamacias6158
    @yolandamacias6158 2 роки тому

    How much cost to replace transformer plus labour?

  • @juanchavarria1815
    @juanchavarria1815 3 роки тому

    Very good instictional video
    Thanks 👍

  • @ivan.tucakov
    @ivan.tucakov Рік тому

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

  • @moisessantacruz148
    @moisessantacruz148 3 роки тому

    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?

  • @nsp8124
    @nsp8124 4 місяці тому

    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
      @nsp8124 4 місяці тому

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

    • @DeaninItYourself
      @DeaninItYourself  4 місяці тому

      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

  • @harshadpatel136
    @harshadpatel136 3 роки тому

    Thanks for your great video

  • @waqasahmed903
    @waqasahmed903 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @hasnatfarooq992
      @hasnatfarooq992 3 роки тому

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

  • @raheemal-ugaily2529
    @raheemal-ugaily2529 3 роки тому

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

  • @frankchinigo907
    @frankchinigo907 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @qadarrizvi4607
    @qadarrizvi4607 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you help full vidio.

  • @benny9685
    @benny9685 3 роки тому

    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..?

  • @mtz9939
    @mtz9939 3 роки тому

    Well done and very helpful.

  • @allend2749
    @allend2749 2 роки тому

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

  • @eternalklothgardengangsta685
    @eternalklothgardengangsta685 10 місяців тому

    Great vid. Thanks

  • @RichardTurner-ss8zo
    @RichardTurner-ss8zo Рік тому

    Can You Show The Front And Back Door One

  • @barbiedesoto7054
    @barbiedesoto7054 3 роки тому

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @kenhdog
    @kenhdog 2 роки тому

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

  • @air-han41-47
    @air-han41-47 Рік тому

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

    • @DeaninItYourself
      @DeaninItYourself  Рік тому

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

    • @air-han41-47
      @air-han41-47 Рік тому

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

  • @heribertohernandez5806
    @heribertohernandez5806 2 роки тому

    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
      @DeaninItYourself  2 роки тому

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

  • @mahoganyford3237
    @mahoganyford3237 Рік тому

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

  • @donaldolson8985
    @donaldolson8985 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @mabon4525
      @mabon4525 3 роки тому

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

    • @davidmelton7515
      @davidmelton7515 3 роки тому

      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
      @DeaninItYourself  Рік тому

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

  • @boyanlin873
    @boyanlin873 2 роки тому

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

  • @sadhanasurendranath5897
    @sadhanasurendranath5897 2 роки тому

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

  • @qadarrizvi4607
    @qadarrizvi4607 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @samwalters4911
    @samwalters4911 Рік тому +6

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

  • @shadow.banned
    @shadow.banned 2 роки тому

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

  • @Rick-S-6063
    @Rick-S-6063 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @angelshields2132
    @angelshields2132 Рік тому +1

    Yes I got it going on now

  • @davidmoore344
    @davidmoore344 3 місяці тому

    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
      @DeaninItYourself  3 місяці тому

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

  • @josep2807
    @josep2807 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @EriBarr 3 роки тому

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

    • @josep2807
      @josep2807 3 роки тому

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

    • @josep2807
      @josep2807 3 роки тому

      @@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
    @laorhino9702 2 роки тому

    Where’s the transformer generally located?

  • @DougCeleste
    @DougCeleste 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @MK-wi1bj
    @MK-wi1bj 2 роки тому

    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 .

  • @gunterromeo8979
    @gunterromeo8979 3 роки тому

    Thank you !!