Step 1: Check Button

man unscrewing a doorbell button
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Remove the screws holding the button to the door casing. Unscrew the wires from the button and cross them. If the chime rings, then you've found the problem. Go to Step 3 and replace the button. If the chime doesn't ring, go to Step 2.
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    • multi-bit screwdriver
      Multi-bit screwdriver
    • multimeter
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    • wire strippers
      Wire stripper

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    doorbell button (if needed)

    18-gauge wire

    doorbell chime (if needed)

    electrical tape

    wire nuts