Kill Switch on Building Buzzer

I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a simple way to add a kill switch to the building entry door buzzer in my apartment. I live in a small coop, and it seems UPS/Fedex delivery always seems to come during my child’s naps. The packages are not for us, but the delivery person rings all apartments, frequently waking my child up. I would like the ability to turn off the buzzer in my apartment during certain times of the day. Thanks

mln43

in Electricians 14 years and 4 months ago

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mln43 | 14 years and 4 months ago

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Thanks for the the info! Very helpful. This sounds like a good do-it-yourself project.

Hardcharger | 14 years and 4 months ago

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Great idea, I did it years ago.  Same nap story.  Simple buzzer sytem.  I opened the box and just put a little toggle switch on the buzzer wire.  I drilled a hole in the face to add the toggle.  Years ago I would write all the colored wire connections on a piece of tape inside the buzzer, but now I use a digital picture.  Maybe an hours worth of actual work.  Low tech would be to hang just about anything to muffle the sound.  Put a little cup hook up and hang a stuffed animal in front.  Or a shoebox filled with foam.  I always forgot to switch it back on, not a  big deal in a world of cell phones.  I also don’t miss the Jehovah’s or the ACLU disturbing dinner, or my father in law.

restorationcontractor | 14 years and 4 months ago

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Any electrician can do this for you, or even a competent handyman. Simple job.