Thursday, May 30, 2013

Wireless doorbells are the best option for rented homes.


Traditional doorbells that had to be wired into the electrical system of the house internally, have long since become passé. People are realizing that there is too much hassle involved with installing a doorbell into a house you’re just moving into. Especially if the house has been taken on rent and you do not plan on living there long term. There is absolutely no point in taking so much trouble and getting a doorbell wired into the internal system of the house. A much easier and cost effective alternative is to buy a wireless doorbell or a wireless door buzzer. 

Wireless doorbells are a great invention simply because they make life so much simpler. There is perfect ease of installation, use and repair in case of any damage. Minimum number of tools are required and since most of these doorbells are battery operated, there is no repercussion on your electricity bill as well. It is an economical and energy efficient alternative to the usual wired electrical doorbell. 

Wireless doorbells are of 2 kinds- plug-in and battery operated. There is not much of a difference between the 2 types as far as customer satisfaction is concerned, however if you do not want the hassle of having to change batteries periodically, then it is suggested that you buy the plug-in variety. The plug-in doorbell has a wire that simply needs to be connected to an electrical outlet. You do not have to change batteries or anything. It is very straightforward. The battery operated doorbells have to have their batteries changed every once in a while but they are more economical and energy friendly than their electrical counterparts. 

These doorbells are the perfect option for people living in rented places for the simple fact that they can be dismantled easily and carried to your next home without any difficulty of having to disconnect wiring and such like.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Door chimes should be of good quality



Door chimes are things that are indispensable in any house. While preparing to move into a new house, or building a new one from scratch, people while taking care of things like what furniture to have, the curtains, the paint, the kitchen tiles and the bathroom fittings, forget the one little important thing until the very last moment- the door chime. A door bell is perhaps the first thing you need in your new house, for how else are you ever going to know when to open the front door. 

Door chimes do not have to be boring and uninteresting. They can be fabulous, interesting, conversation starters. First of all the door chime should be worthy of your door. Now suppose you live in a mansion, you would not have a simple push button as your door bell would you? No. You would get a door chime that accented your door. Do not be lax when it comes to doorbells. Many interesting options are available in the market and you should take full advantage of that. 

A door chime is simply a device that consists of a ringer and a push button. When you push the button, the ringer rings inside the house enabling you to understand that someone outside wants to get in. the door chime can be wired or non-wired. Depending on the amount of work, effort and money you are willing to spend you should choose your door chime. It is suggested that you choose the wired variety only if you are building a new house or repairing your old one. Otherwise there is a lot of hassle with the wiring since the doorbell has to be connected with the internal wiring of the house. Wireless door chimes are hassle free, easy to install and comfortable to use. 

By installing a good quality door chime, you make sure that the front door never goes unanswered and that you never have any dissatisfied missed callers.

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Wireless doorbells: Top 10 benefits of a wireless doorbell

Without any adieu, let us plunge into the various benefits offered by a wireless doorbell:

i.                    Portable: They are portable or mobile and can be placed, without inconvenience, at different corners of the house. 

ii.                  Easy to install: Since they do not have wires, so wireless doorbells can be installed very conveniently. One does not need to take the assistance of an electrician for the same.

iii.                Easy to uninstall: Because of absence of wire, these bells can also be removed from their original place easily. That is to say, the owner or the home maker can do it on his own. 

iv.                Sweet music: If you are a music buff, then you can set some of your favorite melodies in such bells. These days, there is a great demand for MP3 doorbell. These doorbells can even play MP3 songs and this is one of the best things which have happened to a music-loving home maker in all these years. 

v.                  Excellent range of size: Wireless doorbells can be small, medium or large. Their sizes range widely and this gives the buyer plenty of options to exercise his will. 

vi.                Looks: Most of the modern day bells are exceptional in looks. Their designs are bound to create a flutter in your heart.

vii.              Delectable prices: These bells are also very cost-effective. You do not need to worry about the prices since they are always within a middle man’s reach. 

viii.            Security features: Interestingly, a wireless doorbell can also come with security features. Many of them even have CCTVs and recorders as they are a part of a comprehensive intercom system.

ix.                Easy to buy: Using online shopping, one can now buy them very easily without wasting time, money or effort. 

x.                  Fire alarm: Some doorbells can also come with other kinds of alarms like the fire alarm or the burglar alarm.

Monday, April 8, 2013

Benefits and features of buying a MP3 doorbell


We should all be grateful to technology for gifting us with some astonishingly great home products. One of the less discussed but very significant products is a doorbell, which has truly come of age! Gone are the days when it was just a tool of communication between a visitor and an inmate. Now, with the availability of MP3 doorbell, it has become possible to derive multiple benefits out of it. So, we have music-lovers who are going gaga about such products since it allows them the frequent joys of listening to their favorite tracks. 

There are families who like music, and there are families who love music, and then there are those who just can’t live without it! For such families, having a wireless MP3 doorbell is a must. These doorbells are no different in function from the other wireless bells. The only point of demarcation is the quality of the sound. Instead of listening to the boring ‘ding dong’, you can now make settings so that the bell plays out your favorite music every time somebody presses the buzzer. 

Some notable features of such a wireless doorbell can be summed up below:

i.                 Built-in songs: MP3 doorbell comes with a well-stocked built-in song library. Thus, you have plenty to choose from. 

ii.                  Record: Most of them can record songs and then can be set to play when a visitor presses the bell.
iii.             Easy to change settings: The settings are user-friendly and can be changed by any member of the family at any time without any fuss or loss of time. 

iv.       Self-programmed: A wireless MP3 doorbell is self-programmed and you can also change the programs. Thus, they will belt out songs as per the season, festival or occasion. For instance, during the Christmas season, the playful carols can be belted out. Thus, they create a magical ambience and mood.

v.       Reasonably priced: Though a tad expensive than the non-music doorbells, they are still pretty affordable.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Westminster chimes take guests back to a more gracious era!


Superior quality and high-accent home décor items are increasingly being used by house-proud consumers and Nutone is amongst the best to offer stylistic designs even for mundane items like doorbells. The collection of Nutone doorchimes is such that it is sure to satisfy the most demanding of customers and it is no wonder that its Westminster chimes ring in the homes of discerning customers. An old, established company, Nutone today has the highest brand recollection amongst consumers without undue external aids as its quality and performance remain unchallenged. 

Westminster chimes grace the homes of the most discerning consumers who have unerring taste and are willing to invest in the personalized beauty of their home. The Westminster chimes offer classic sounds and a rich tone and can be used up to three doors. An eight or four tone can be used for the front door, one tone for the back door and another one for the side door. A two-note door chime can easily be replaced by a Westminster chime without having to change the transformer. It is also available in a single or two-note chime and it is extremely easy to install. 

Westminster chimes look and sound like real chimes unlike the trash which passes off for classic chimes nowadays. With beautiful authentic wood finishes and brass chime tubes, they are further accentuated with beveled mirrors inserted inside or as edges and come in various patterns including floral ones. Westminster chimes offer understated elegance which is stylish and timeless and its resonating notes take visitors back to a more gracious era.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Wireless doorbells are perfect for rented places or as extras for large houses


The world is increasingly becoming wireless and it is not surprising that even common households items like doorbells are going wireless. The traditional wired doorbell is wired into the electrical system of the house directly. When a visitor presses the button at the door, a chime sounds out inside the house. Wireless doorbells eliminate the necessity of wiring internally in the walls and can be installed with greatest of ease with the minimum of tools. The receiver can be placed in any area of the house which is within the range of the transmitter.
Most wireless door bells are battery-operated although the plug-in varieties are also readily available. Both offer equal ease of installation and the existing wiring, if any, need not be done away with. With the plug-in type, only the power cord needs to be inserted into any power point. The battery-powered ones may require periodical replacement of batteries. The chime box receiver can be placed anywhere in the house as long as the area is within the transmission range of the transmitter.

Nowadays, advanced models mean that longer range of wireless models is available which gives greater flexibility of placement of the chime box. Nutone door chimes, Westminster chimes are all superior brands of wireless doorbells with a variety of transmission ranges available. Some chimes are equipped only to emit the standard tones while others can be customized to emit any favourite songs or tunes or any other distinctive notes.

Wireless doorbells are the perfect solution for those living in rented apartments or houses or are disinclined towards spending much on new wiring. They are also apt for large houses and can be easily used as additional doorbells in lieu with the existing wired ones in order to cover larger portions of the house.