Quick Recap
- Hardwired Ring doorbells are much more convenient than battery-operated options. They offer benefits like advanced features, 24/7 recording, and faster notifications.
- DIY wiring installations may put you and your family at risk, potentially causing dangerous electrical shocks or fires. You could also damage the doorbell.
- Thermo Direct electricians are available now to install your new Ring doorbell, integrating it directly into your home’s electrical system.
Why Homeowners Choose Hardwired Ring Doorbells
The benefits of choosing a hardwired Ring doorbell install over using a battery-operated smart doorbell include:
- No inconvenient batteries: Hardwired Ring doorbells draw their power directly from your electrical system, eliminating the need for charging or replacing batteries and reducing the risk of poor performance in winter due to battery issues.
- Excellent reliability and better features: Battery-operated doorbells can’t handle as many features as your hardwired Ring doorbell can. Uninterrupted power 24 hours a day ensures your doorbell remains active, providing live feeds, fast response times, and 24/7 recording options.
- Use your existing chime: You can continue to use your existing doorbell chime if you wish, as hardwired Ring doorbells integrate seamlessly with your existing doorbell wiring.
- Low maintenance: When properly installed, Ring doorbells require very little upkeep.
At Thermo Direct Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electric, our experienced electricians provide a wide variety of services to our customers, including Ring doorbell installations. We’re based out of Raleigh, NC, allowing us to serve folks from Carrboro to Four Oaks, and beyond.
Hardwired Ring Doorbell Wiring Isn’t as Simple as It Looks
Installing your Ring doorbell is a complex job that involves your home’s electrical system. While at first glance it may seem like a simple task, there are complexities that only a professional electrician can handle. Some considerations to take into account include:
- Location: Sometimes, the only wiring available around your door is where your existing doorbell is located. A licensed electrician can put your doorbell anywhere you want, providing better security and convenience.
- Proper installation: If you don’t put the doorbell in correctly, it may not work properly.
- Safety: Any improper electrical installation is a safety hazard.
Let us install your Ring doorbell. Wired electronic installation is what we do. We’ll ensure that it’s installed according to local safety codes and that the doorbell works as intended.
What Can Go Wrong With a DIY Ring Doorbell Install?
Any electrical wiring job is best left to licensed electricians. Trying to DIY a smart doorbell installation could result in:
- Safety risks: Wiring a Ring doorbell yourself without proper training is dangerous. Your home’s electrical system has a high-voltage risk. If you touch the wrong wires, you are in danger of severe electric shock.
- Fire hazards: Poor installation, incompatible devices, loose wires, and other DIY mistakes could cause house fires.
- Damaging the doorbell: Improper installation or using the wrong tools may damage the doorbell, leaving you with no doorbell and broken equipment that could lead to fire hazards.
- Incompatibility: A new Ring doorbell installed with old or faulty wiring could lead to overheating, damage to the device or chime, and fire risks.
Signs Your Ring Doorbell Wiring Isn’t Installed Correctly
Signs your Ring doorbell isn’t installed correctly include:
- No power: The most obvious indicator that the doorbell’s not installed right is a complete lack of power. If it doesn’t turn on, something’s wrong.
- Tripping breakers: If the breakers trip when you use the doorbell, it’s an indication of a possible short circuit or other serious electrical issue.
- Flashing light: There is a red flashing indicator light on your Ring doorbell to tell you that the system isn’t receiving enough power.
- Unexpected power loss: If the electrical wiring for your doorbell isn’t installed properly or is damaged, the device may suddenly go offline or lose power intermittently.
- Chime problems: The doorbell may not chime inside your house at all, or you might hear a continuous buzzing or humming sound.
- App indicators: The app may indicate charging issues, insufficient voltage warnings, or it could automatically disable features that require higher power.
Professional Installation Protects Your Home’s Electrical System
When you choose Thermo Direct for professional Ring doorbell installation, we do more than your average low-voltage electrician. Our experienced technicians know what to look for when installing new equipment in your home, and will assess risks like an aging electrical system, compatibility issues, and more.
Contact Thermo Direct for professional Ring doorbell installation, and enjoy the peace of mind of knowing it’ll work safely.
Why Raleigh Homeowners Trust Thermo Direct for Smart Doorbell Installs
Raleigh-area homeowners trust us for Ring doorbell wiring because:
- We’re knowledgeable: Our highly-trained electricians have extensive electrical knowledge, including everything from AC electrical repairs to whole-home rewiring.
- We’re licensed and insured: Your home is in good hands when you choose Thermo Direct.
- We’re local: We live and work in your area, so we understand the unique challenges of working in older Raleigh homes and the frequent summer electrical grid issues.
- We’re friendly: We offer excellent customer service, earning us high praise from our customers.
Financing Options for Electrical Repairs & Smart Doorbell Installations
At Thermo Direct, we provide our customers with several financing options to make it more convenient to get electrical work done when you need it, without straining your bank account. You can finance your smart doorbell installation and upgrade your home’s electrical system with flexible payment options that work within your budget.
Service Area – Smart Doorbell Installation Near You
Thermo Direct offers North Carolinians high-quality smart doorbell installation, serving local communities including:
- Raleigh – 27609, 27615
- Cary – 27511
- Durham – 27713
- And more
Schedule Your Professional Ring Doorbell Installation with Thermo Direct Today
If you’re ready to have your new Ring doorbell professionally hardwired into your home, call Thermo Direct and book an electrical installation appointment.
We offer comprehensive electrical services, including installations, replacements, and regular home electrical inspections. Our professional, insured electricians will install your new doorbell exactly how you want it, so you can enjoy convenient home security, smart-home integration, two-way talking features, live video, motion alerts, and more. Contact our team today and let us help you modernize your home entry and improve your home security system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need new wiring for a Ring doorbell install?
In some cases, your electrician may be able to use the same low-voltage wires that your existing doorbell used, but it depends on the electrical system’s age and condition, and where you’d like the new doorbell installed.
Why does my Ring doorbell say low power?
If a hardwired Ring doorbell indicates low power, it means that it isn’t receiving enough voltage from the electrical system. In some cases, this could also be caused by high usage due to many live views and events.
Why isn’t my hardwired Ring doorbell charging?
Some reasons the hardwired doorbell isn’t charging include loose wires, poor connections, or problems with your electrical transformer. These issues should be handled by a licensed electrician.
