Ring Video Doorbell

Browse posts, comment, and join in the discussion about Rings wired and battery doorbell.
S
Hard wired ring doorbells burning up transformers
hardwired-video-doorbell
troubleshooting

So I’ve seen a lot of posts about people switching to hard wired ring doorbells and burning up transformers. If you have an existing chime and it’s wired a certain way if you install the jumper between the screws on the chime it will burn up the transformer because when you hook up the ring doorbell it completes the circuit and applies constant power to the chime. So if you hear a single ding and humming that’s your problem. The easiest way to fix it is to remove the two wires from the chime and wire them together which will send voltage to the chime button and not suck the plunger down on the chime and burn up your transformer. Of course since you have already burnt up the transformer you will have to replace it first. I am an electrical contractor and been called to troubleshoot this specific issue and that has been the problem 100% of the 20 or so calls I’ve had.

13449

7

3

02-12-2021 03:37:05

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...
Loading...
Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...
Loading...
Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...

Didn't find an answer ?

Log in or create your Ring account to post a question and join in the on the conversation.

Most Helpful Members