Panasonic has been around for almost 100 years. They have made all kinds of electronic products, from radio sets to home theaters. We are going to concentrate on the Panasonic wireless line in this article with a couple of helpful tips on troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
A lot of times we tend to throw away Panasonic cordless phones because we’ve had them for years and they just stopped working. Most of the time, the simplest answer, it seems, is to go buy a new one. However, this is not always true. The batteries that are included inside your Panasonic cordless phone are specific to that phone; however, you may request replacements. This is good when you think about saving between $60 and $300 on the cost of a new phone and you can also claim to be green. Why? Because you’re not filling dumpsters with phones that just need a new battery.
Another common issue people run into with their older phones has to do with the wiring. Yes, it is a cordless phone, but the base still needs to be plugged into the wall. Oftentimes, that little cord that runs from the base of your phone system to the wall can get kinked or damaged. Replace cable. It is a standard Rg45 plug. In other words, any working phone cord.
The next component likely to fail is the power converter. These guys heat up pretty easily and will burn after a while. If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, check out their phone base. The power cable will most likely go through a nice black box before continuing on to the wall. That’s what I’m talking about. When these things are gone, your base will no longer work, so your phone will be dead like Caesar’s ghost. In fact, you can buy a replacement online or at your local electronics store. Just be sure to match the outlet and plug type. If you don’t have experience with this kind of thing, take it with you and compare it to what’s on the shelf and avoid universal sets. They are usually more expensive and lend themselves to damaging your electronic devices if you are not familiar with voltage and amps.
For signal loss, Panasonic cordless bases can be added to certain brands of signal repeaters. By signal loss I mean, let’s say you can stand on the sidewalk and hear everything fine, however your phone doesn’t seem to want to work in the basement. A signal repeater more or less extends the signal from your phone to your base by acting as a relay. These can be a bit tricky to install and not very common to find. Another answer would be to simply buy another phone and connect it to the area you are having trouble with. That is, if you can’t get a good signal in your basement, put a cordless phone there too.
Cleaning the base of your phone is also important. Dust is the number two killer of electronics, second only to three-year-olds with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Simply dusting off your base could add some life to it. Dust will insulate and block heat, heat is bad. Great is good. So keep calm and keep your electronic devices cool.
Also keep your electronic devices dry. Even having that cordless Panasonic dock on your porch is a bad idea maybe, at least for an extended period of time. Moisture will build up and corrosion will occur, and I have no advice on how to get rid of it. With a little care and a little maintenance notice, your Panasonic cordless phone can double its lifespan. Not only does this save a bit on the old pocketbook and help the environment, but it’s also good for those of us who can never find the “flash” button on other people’s phones.
