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    Aug 11, 2014, 04:09 PM
    Doorbell chime not working
    Buzz sound when doorbell depressed... but lost chime. Hard wired Nutone unit. Help. Cleaned contacts on button.
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    Aug 11, 2014, 05:01 PM
    Remove chime cover. Have someone press the door bell button. Does solenoid move and strike the chime bar. Show picture of chime.
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    Aug 11, 2014, 07:36 PM
    Shoot a little WD40 of the plunger and try the bell.
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    Aug 11, 2014, 08:39 PM
    Sorry but I have to disagree Brian. Never lubricate a solenoid, as per manufacture's instructions. Plus WD40 is not a lubricant.
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