Panasonic has been around for almost 100 years. They have made all kinds of electronic products, from radio equipment to home theaters. We’re going to focus on the Panasonic wireless line in this article with a couple of helpful tips on troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
A lot of the time 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 come included with your Panasonic cordless phone are specific to that phone; however, you may request replacements. This is good when you’re thinking of saving $60-$300 on the cost of a new phone and you can also claim to be green. Because? Because you’re not filling garbage cans with phones that just need a new battery.
Another common problem people run into with their old phones involves wiring. Yes, it is a cordless phone, but the base still needs to be plugged into the wall. Often that little cord that runs from the base of your phone system to the wall can get twisted or damaged. Replace the wire. It is a standard Rg45 plugin. In other words, any working phone cord.
The next component that will likely fail is the power converter. These guys get hot pretty easily and will burn after a while. If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, take a look at their phone base. The power cord will most likely run through a nice black box before continuing 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 make sure you match the outlet and plug type. If you are inexperienced with this sort of thing, take it with you and compare it to what is 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 loss of signal, Panasonic wireless bases can be added to certain brands of signal repeaters. By loss of signal I mean, let’s say you can stand on the sidewalk and hear everything fine, yet 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 like a relay. These can be a bit tricky to install and not very common to find. Another answer would be to just buy another phone and connect it to the area you’re having trouble with. Meaning, if you can’t get a good signal in your basement, put a cordless phone in 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 eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Just dusting your foundation 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 wireless Panasonic dock on your porch is a bad idea perhaps, 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 few maintenance notices, 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.
