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    Jun 18, 2010, 09:23 AM
    My doorbell light is not working but the ringer is
    Simple door bell the light has gone out but pushing the door bell it stills work. The unit is wired. Do I need a new door bell?
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    Jun 18, 2010, 09:29 AM

    THe doorbell is the part that's inside and makes the sound. You mean the outdoor button. Yes in most cases you need a new one. (the outdoor switch).. the bub in it has burned out. It will still work for years as-is. I know mine burned out years ago and I never got around to replacing it.
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    Jun 27, 2010, 09:43 AM
    Yes, get a new one. They're only a couple bucks.
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    Jun 27, 2010, 12:31 PM

    Disecting the doorbell switch and replacing he lamp with an chip LED and a resistor works, but you'll never have to do it again.
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