You Don't Need a Handyman For A Doorbell Button Replacement
In today's world of foreclosures, repossessions and short sales, I'm no longer surprised at what people take from a house...but really, a doorbell button? So the new owners called this Las Vegas handyman and asked if we could install a new doorbell button.
If you are missing your doorbell button, the first thing to do is to touch the wires together. If you get the "ding-dong" sound, then the only thing you need is a button. If you don't get the "ding-dong" sound, then you will have to troubleshoot the problem. Read how to troubleshoot your doorbell repair.
All that is left to do is to buy a replacement button. You can install whatever style and size that you like. They are universal and install in about 1 minute.
On the back of the doorbell button is a means of connecting the 2 wires coming from your wall. These are low voltage wires, and although they are low voltage, it is always safer to turn off the power to the unit when servicing it. Anyway, connect one wire to each terminal on the back of the button. The terminals are usually screws, but some doorbell buttons have little clips that hold the wires. It doesn't matter which wire goes to which terminal as the button simple acts as a switch to break or connect the flow of power.
Once the wires are hooked up, test the button for sound and secure it to the wall. Some buttons have screws for mounting, and others have a small friction clip that holds it inside the small hole in your wall. If you use this, I would also use some caulking around the perimeter of the button to secure it.