desaturated 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2007 as above... i prefer those normal "ding-dong" sound.. anyone got any recommend contractor that able to help me to replace my "dead" bell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcy_05 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2007 as above... i prefer those normal "ding-dong" sound.. anyone got any recommend contractor that able to help me to replace my "dead" bell?You can get those wireless type from home fix, dun need contractor to install it. Just paste and use can liao, very simple to fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desaturated 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2007 You can get those wireless type from home fix, dun need contractor to install it. Just paste and use can liao, very simple to fix.are those self-fix one loud enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcy_05 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2007 are those self-fix one loud enough?Yup, my hubby used it in his office. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babyQ 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2007 as above... i prefer those normal "ding-dong" sound.. anyone got any recommend contractor that able to help me to replace my "dead" bell?i got the Friedland Big Ben which comes with the dingdong sound for $38 from one of the lighting shops. my electrician wired it up for me. the invoice says $40 for the doorbell point but i think if that's the only thing u r doing, it would probably cost a lot more to factor in transportation, etc. if u have more things to do, can still negotiate for a better price. my experience with the battery type of doorbell is the batteries die real fast! then if u don't replace the batteries, u have a box which doesn't work, so whenever we had visitors ringing the bell, we will be oblivious to it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted October 16, 2007 i got the Friedland Big Ben which comes with the dingdong sound for $38 from one of the lighting shops. my electrician wired it up for me. the invoice says $40 for the doorbell point but i think if that's the only thing u r doing, it would probably cost a lot more to factor in transportation, etc. if u have more things to do, can still negotiate for a better price. my experience with the battery type of doorbell is the batteries die real fast! then if u don't replace the batteries, u have a box which doesn't work, so whenever we had visitors ringing the bell, we will be oblivious to it!i like big ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jt88 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2007 i got the contractor to rip out the existing door bell and button and seal the hole permanantly.find that wireless one better. anything wrong can replace easily. my mum's 20yr old door bell, battery leak & corrode. so scary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raincole 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2007 i got the contractor to rip out the existing door bell and button and seal the hole permanantly.find that wireless one better. anything wrong can replace easily. my mum's 20yr old door bell, battery leak & corrode. so scary.Wireless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tientien 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2007 i was thinking of getting a wireless door bell as well. any good one to recommend? i have an existing door bell press, what should i do about it? cant possible have 2 door bell press outside the door, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desaturated 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 i got the Friedland Big Ben which comes with the dingdong sound for $38 from one of the lighting shops. my electrician wired it up for me. the invoice says $40 for the doorbell point but i think if that's the only thing u r doing, it would probably cost a lot more to factor in transportation, etc. if u have more things to do, can still negotiate for a better price. my experience with the battery type of doorbell is the batteries die real fast! then if u don't replace the batteries, u have a box which doesn't work, so whenever we had visitors ringing the bell, we will be oblivious to it!can recommend me the contractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devilroxy 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2007 can recommend me the contractor?Are there any doorbells that does not produce the usual "ding dong" sound.I prefer some very unqiue and funny kinda tone....human voice...etcAre there any? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunky Monkey 2 Report post Posted October 29, 2007 i was thinking of getting a wireless door bell as well. any good one to recommend? i have an existing door bell press, what should i do about it? cant possible have 2 door bell press outside the door, right?If you're not particular - just use a marker to make a cross on the bell press that is not working. !! It probably comes across as a joke. But I'm doing this in my old home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
