Heath Zenith 18000088 Wired Mechanical Doorbell Chime
- 1-year Limited Warranty: 1 year
- Classic 2-melody Chime: produces an authentic mechanical ding-dong or ding tone; 85dB output audible throughout most single-family homes
- Front And Back Door Wiring: wire two doorbell buttons independently; front-door terminal triggers ding-dong; back-door terminal triggers single ding to distinguish entry points
- Quick Wall Installation: mounts vertically or horizontally with instructions included
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable fix for buzzing caused by Blink, Nest, or older Ring wiring, though it won't trigger on some newer Ring Wired doorbells.
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ASIN: B000BPHIK4Model: 18000088Category: Doorbell Chimes
Overview
A wired mechanical doorbell chime in white, producing an authentic ding-dong or single ding at 85dB through real metal bars rather than a speaker. Built to replace an old or failing chime once a smart doorbell like Ring, Nest, or Blink is wired in.
Smart doorbells often draw enough low-voltage current to make an old mechanical chime buzz or hum, or to kill it outright, and this unit is built specifically to fix that using existing bell wiring. Separate front and back door terminals let one chime distinguish two entrances, sounding ding-dong at the front and a single ding at the back.
- Mechanical ding-dong or single ding at 85dB
- Works with Ring, Nest, Skybell, Wyze, and Blink wiring
- Separate front and back door terminals
- 1-year limited warranty
Who it's for
Homeowners with existing low-voltage doorbell wiring replacing a chime that buzzes or died after installing a smart doorbell. Not a fit for households on battery-only wireless doorbells, or for certain newer Ring Video Doorbell Wired models that send no signal over the wire at all.
Pros and cons
- Stops the buzzing or humming smart doorbells cause on old chimes
- Loud, clear mechanical ding-dong tone
- Wires into existing bell wiring, no new runs needed
- Transformer, wire, and button not included
- Doesn't work with some newer Ring Video Doorbell Wired models
- Glossy white cover can look stark next to off-white trim
Performance notes
Two solenoid-struck metal bars produce the mechanical tone at 85dB, loud enough for most single-family homes. It needs a 16VAC-10VA transformer and bell wire, neither included, and mounts vertically or horizontally with a removable cover for wiring access.
Specifications
| Brand | Heath Zenith |
|---|---|
| Model | 18000088 |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Quick Wall Installation | mounts vertically or horizontally with instructions included |
| Warranty & support | |
| 1-year Limited Warranty | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Classic 2-melody Chime | produces an authentic mechanical ding-dong or ding tone; 85dB output audible throughout most single-family homes |
| Front And Back Door Wiring | wire two doorbell buttons independently; front-door terminal triggers ding-dong; back-door terminal triggers single ding to distinguish entry points |
| Understated White Housing | slim 2 x 7.2 x 4 in. white plastic profile fits most standard mounting locations; cover removes easily for wiring access; touch-up paint may be needed for direct swaps |
| What You Need | requires a 16VAC-10VA low-voltage transformer, bell wire, and a wired doorbell button - none included; works with most standard existing doorbell wiring |
| Works With Smart Video Doorbells | compatible with Ring, Nest, Skybell, Wyze, and Blink wired doorbell systems; replaces buzzing or failed chimes caused by smart doorbell power draw |
Frequently asked questions
Is the transformer included?
No, it requires a 16VAC-10VA low-voltage transformer purchased separately.
Can it wire to two different doors?
Yes, the front terminal triggers ding-dong and the back terminal triggers a single ding.