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Door Chime
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A Brief History of the Door Chime
 Although we may take it for granted, there was a time in the not so distant past when having electric door chimes was a luxury. Today, there are wireless doorbells, From simple chimes to the melodies that are played on modern doorbells, these devices were not always commonplace. In the past, knockers, bells, doorbell buzzer and traditional metal bells were used to make homeowners aware that guests had arrived. With the advent of some technology, buzzers and alarms were used in place of older methods. However, all of these products left much to be desired. They all had limited range from the door or gates of property and often could be quite jarring to people nearby.
The modern door chime was patented around 1930, when a variety of musical chimes hit the market. Although most of these items were quite simplistic in comparison with our modern standards, some models incorporated elaborate and complex mechanisms to provide melodious announcements that guests had arrived. By the mid 1930s the trend had become mainstream and specialty shops had even appeared to keep up with this growing fashion in home entrees. These coveted items were so in vogue that they often became prestigious holiday gifts and even birthday presents. Having a proper doorbell on your home was a matter of honor and pride. It established a level of affluence and gave your home a boost in the eyes of society. Quite frankly, having a melodic chime announcing guests meant that you and your family had “arrived.” A specialty niche was even built on some affluent homes to display door bells in a prominent position on the entry of houses.
It wasn't until the late 60's that modern doorbells had become commonplace and were no longer an indicator of stature. All new homes where being built including chimes and it was just an assumed component of the structure.
In today's world, having a doorbell is must and commonplace. However, your front entry doesn't have to have just a simple round doorbell button. With the style and flair your home deserves you can find a vast selection of options at DoorbellsOnline.com that will not only match, but enhance the look of your front entry. In addition to various metals and shapes for the buttons themselves, a variety of many chimes, melodies, and sounds are also available to personalize the style of your doorbell as well. Why settle for mediocre styling for this important component of your home.
Doorbellsonline specializesin wireless doorbells. These provide the same benefit and functionality as a traditional doorbell. Rather than having to run new doorbell wiriing, a wireless doorbell allows you to stick a wireless pushbutton and now you are functional.
Door chimes and doorbells are closely related to entrance alerts and door and window exit alarms, or door entry security products. The major difference is that with door entry security a chime or alert is sounded when movement is detected in or out of the monitored zone or a window or door is open or closed.
Doorbellsonline also carries a large array of Driveway Alarms to alert you to movement or vehicles (depending on model) entering your driveway. Although these products are labeled as driveway alarms, you could really use the PIR based driveway alarm as entrance alerts for other areas.
We also carry a large assortment of LED lights, dimmer lights, dusk to dawn lights, and other lighting controls. Find a style that reflects who you are and the esthetic of your house. Impress guest and visitors with a look and sound that is truly customized to you and your family. Browse our enormous selection at DoorbellsOnline.com today.
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