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Is this the transformer for my doorbell? It is located in the furnace room, but it looks like it is connected to the furnace. I am just wondering because I have been searching for the transformer and a lot of posts say it should be near the furnace area. Thanks for any help.

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    simple test .... disconnect one wire .... does the doorbell stop working?
    – jsotola
    Commented Nov 29, 2018 at 23:35
  • looks kind of big for a doorbell transformer.
    – Jasen
    Commented Nov 30, 2018 at 2:19
  • @jsotola OP doesn't say why they are looking for the transformer. If it is "doorbell isn't working and I tested the switch and I'm not getting any power" then "disconnect one wire" won't help at all.
    – manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact
    Commented Nov 30, 2018 at 3:52

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Anything is possible, but my bet is on a thermostat transformer. Typical (US) thermostats run on 24V AC. Typical doorbells (though there seems to be less consistency than with thermostats) use 16V AC.

Get a multimeter. Test the voltage:

  • 24V - Thermostat
  • 16V - Doorbell

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