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Wireless Doorbell Guide
There are two kinds of doorbells on the market, wired doorbells
and wireless doorbells. Wired doorbells run off household
current. The bell is wired to the chime through the walls. Wired
doorbells are the most common and are found in older homes as
well as newer homes. Wireless doorbells as the name implies, do
not require wiring. The bell, which is actually a transmitter,
is mounted at the front door. The chime, which is also a
receiver, can be placed anywhere within range. A wireless
doorbell offers flexibility and ease. |
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Installing a wireless
doorbell takes very little time. The bell is mounted at the front
door using either double sided tape, or it can be screwed into
place. The chime unit is placed inside the house. Some chimes are
independent units that run off batteries and require no electrical
current. The only problem is that these batteries will have to be
changed periodically. Alternatively, you can plug in the chime unit
to the household current and you won’t have to worry about changing
batteries.
If you have an old wired doorbell that doesn’t work or can’t be
heard from well enough for you, you can easily replace it with a
wireless doorbell. All you need is a screwdriver, some electrical
tape and a few minutes. Before beginning, be sure to turn off the
electricity to the doorbell. Even though this is usually low
voltage, it’s better safe than sorry. Next, just unscrew the
doorbell swath and remove the outlet from the home’s exterior.
Unwrap or cut the wires from the old doorbell and tape up the ends.
Stuff the old wires back into the hole and cover the hole with the
new wireless bell unit. The process is easy enough for anyone to do.
Wireless doorbells are perfect for apartment or home rentals.
Because most landlords do not accept invasive repairs done to their
property, it can be hard to get them to allow you to install a wired
doorbell. Likewise, most renters don’t want to put money into an
apartment or home that doesn’t belong to them. Wireless doorbells
don’t require you to put any holes in the walls, and the can be
easily removed and carried with you when you move. No landlord
should have a problem with that.
When choosing a wireless doorbell, there are many different options
available to you. Some wireless doorbells have a larger range than
others and/or come with multiple chime units to increase the area
where you can hear the bell. If you have a large home, you should
consider areas where your doorbell may be inaudible such as a
basement, back room, garage, attic etc. Before you buy, make sure
you get a doorbell that you will be able to hear from all areas of
your home.
Wireless doorbells overall are very affordable, but there is a range
of price points on the market. The more expensive wireless doorbells
typically have more options that are customizable and a greater
range from the transmitter to the receiver. Some wireless doorbell
chime units let you choose the type of chime you like to hear as
well as adjust the volume of the unit. Lower end doorbells provide
basic functions that may be enough for a small home, but may not
work as well for larger dwellings.
There are a variety of decorating options when it comes to wireless
doorbells. The original wireless doorbells were all basically the
same plain white units. These days, you can choose from many
different styles of both the bell unit and the chime unit depending
on the type of home you have and its furnishings. The most variety
can be found when shopping on the Internet, but you can find many
different options at large home improvement stores as well. Happy
hunting! |
