How to Install a Doorbell for a House
Having a working doorbell is important: You don't want to make your guests wait on your doorstep or miss important package deliveries. The simplest doorbell option is a wireless bell with a button for each door of your home. For larger homes or two-story homes, purchase a bell with multiple receptors, and place one in each area you feel needs a separate chime. Wireless doorbells also come programmed with several chime options to choose from. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Choose a location for your doorbell button. Place it in an obvious spot near the door handle, and make sure there is a flat surface for mounting.
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Remove the battery panel from the back of the button, and install an appropriate battery.
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Peel the plastic backing off the adhesive strip. Attach the strip to the back of the battery panel button. Peel the backing off the other side of the strip, and attach the mounting plate to the wall in the exact place you would like the button mounted.
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Insert two screws into the holes in the mounting plate and tighten to secure the plate to the wall, then clip the button onto the mounting plate.
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Plug the receptor into a convenient outlet in a central area of your house. Flip open the cover, and press the appropriate button to choose your favorite chime.
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