From: John Kostecki 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Door bell question
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 03:05:33 GMT



Brent wrote:

> On Fri, 19 Dec 2003 01:22:41 GMT, John Kostecki 
> wrote:
>
> >Common problem.  Most doorbell buttons are cheap, from under $1 to <$5.
>
> Which is why it could easily happen again if I bought another. I don't
> mind buying another, but I'd like to know of some way I could fix it
> to where if it ever stuck again, it wouldnt melt the bell, which seems
> like it could be a fire hazard.
> There has to be something I could add that would make the bell go
> ahead and complete it's 'ding-dong sequence' when the bell is pressed,
> instead of waiting until the button is released before it 'dongs'.
> Maybe I should ask this in the home repair, or an electronics group.
>
> > Checkout your local Home Depot and pick out a style that seems less prone to
> >sticking.
>
> How could I possibly know which styles are less prone to sticking?

I am picturing your original button as the kind that is "recessed" where it could
hang up on the metal cover and get stuck in.  The cheaper ones aren't usually so
close to "flush mount" and can't really get stuck in.

Your other option would be to go wireless and avoid the problem altogether.

JK




>
>
> >
> >Best of luck!
> >
> >JK
> >
> >Brent wrote:
> >
> >> One day I walked in my house and could smell a slight burning smell.
> >> The door bell was buzzing.  I noticed the bell button was stuck in.
> >> The plastic on one side of the coil housing and the plunger on that
> >> side has melted and is stuck. I have bought a new bell unit, but is
> >> there any kind of mod I can do to keep the bell from melting again if
> >> the button sticks?
> >> I bought the button back in march '02.  It's a brass plate, with round
> >> lighted button, made by Broan (as is the bell that melted).  I imagine
> >> if it's already sticking, if I bought another, it could stick just as
> >> easily.  The button is a little 'sticky'.  Is there a warranty?