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    Sep 28, 2007, 06:38 PM
    Doorbell getting hot
    My husband and I just installed a new doorbell since the one that was there was somewhat on the dated side. They both are lighted doorbells, but this one is getting hot to touch. I didn't notice the old one ever doing that. Is that safe or is there a problem with it?
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    Sep 28, 2007, 06:50 PM
    Lighted doorbells sometimes get warm, but they should not get hot. Check to see if any of the ventilation holes in the switch are being blocked.

    I modified mine and replaced the light with a chip LED and resistor. It takes a little bit of surgery, but I should never have to replace it.
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    Sep 30, 2007, 05:40 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid
    Lighted doorbells sometimes get warm, but they should not get hot. Check to see if any of the ventilation holes in the switch are being blocked.

    I modified mine and replaced the light with a chip LED and resistor. It takes a little bit of surgery, but I should never have to replace it.
    Thank you! Hopefully we won't have to perform surgery on it. ;)
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