replying to SKrapp, WEDGE wrote:
My wired doorbell button broke so I bought a replacement (the actual plastic
button cracked and fell out) The doorbell worked fine before the button broke.
I purchased a replacement button and removed the old one- here is what stumps
me:
As soon as the wires from the doorframe contact the screw terminals on the new
button, the doorbell chimes repeatedly. This happens at contact- without the
actual button being pressed.
In fact- The doorbell chimes repeatedly if I touch the wires to any metal
(screwdriver, or the copper piece from inside the new button, or each other)
I bought a second button after I dismantled the first replacement button
trying to make it work (remove diode, etc.).. same thing happens with second
button.
The chime works fine, the transformer has output... the chime rings when the
wires touch each other...only repeatedly.
Any suggestions before I pull the wires and go wireless?

I had the same problem the switch was a lighted LED. I replaced it with a
plain button and the [problem was resolved

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