
Intercom faults usually trace to power (a failed supply or tripped breaker), damaged or corroded cable, a faulty door station from rain or tampering, wrong settings after a power cut, or a door release lock that has failed. One flat not working points to its indoor unit or cable; the whole building points to the entrance panel or power.
Key takeaways
- Whole building down: check power and the entrance panel.
- One flat down: indoor station or its cable.
- Sound but no video: camera or video cable.
- Rings but door won't open: lock or release wiring.
- Old systems: parts may be unavailable, so upgrade.
01Symptom guide
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Nothing works anywhere | Power supply or main cable |
| One flat doesn't ring | Indoor station or its cable |
| Crackly or no sound | Corroded connections, water in the door station |
| No video | Camera, video cable or settings |
| Door won't open | Electric lock, magnetic lock or release wiring |
| App doesn't ring | Internet or app settings (IP models) |
02Repair or upgrade
If parts for an old system are no longer available, upgrading to a 2-wire or IP system is often cheaper than chasing faults. See apartment intercoms.
03Frequently asked questions
Why is my apartment intercom not ringing?
If only your flat is affected, the indoor station or its cable is the usual cause; if every flat is affected, check the entrance panel and power.
Can an old intercom be repaired?
Often yes, but when parts are unavailable an upgrade can cost less overall.

