Has anyone's Panasonic ES8228S suddenly stopped draining? I have one of these razors and recently, the base has stopped draining all the liquid out after it's done cleaning. I tried sticking a toothpick in the drain inside as per the manual's suggestion but it didn't work. Anybody else have experience with this? Has anyone's Panasonic ES8228S suddenly stopped draining? I have one of these razors and recently, the base has stopped draining all the liquid out after it's done cleaning. I tried... » Read More Has anyone's Panasonic ES8228S suddenly stopped draining? I have one of these razors and recently, the base has stopped draining all the liquid out after it's done cleaning. I tried sticking a toothpick in the drain inside as per the manual's suggestion but it didn't work. Anybody else have experience with this? « Show Less
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In my experience, the cartridge will also become clogged, which might inhibit water flow from the cleaning cavity to the tank. I also try to stretch the time between cartridge changes, but I do change them.
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You should rinse your shaver head under the water faucet before using the charger. This will clean out the hairs that clog the drain.
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Mine has and i read that you have to stick a paper clip sized item into the drain hole to clean out debris. I did but I still have the drainage problem. I am trying to avoid buying a cleaning cartridge. Is it possibly the reason for the drain clog? I am disappointed that the charger base does not do it's job of draining out the water anymore. I now use the base unit to dry the shaver head and charge only.
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I agree. It's very noisy. Much more so than previous Panasonics and Braun. Also, for me it did not shave well, wet or dry. Another problem is that the shaver heads get HOT and uncomfortable, soon after you start shaving.
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My beard is really tough and it takes quite a while for me to get a close shave, but the Panasonic does a better job than any other shaver I've ever used. Leave the cleaning base at home and just take the charger/cord with you on the road. I can get about 10 shaves on a charge, but I plug the shaver in overnight when on the road. If you clean the shaver under running water you will never *have* to clean it in the base, although that's what I do when not travelling. It's a great shaver... You can't go wrong. I've got the ES8228 and the ES8109. They're pretty much the same shavers with different trim. I replaced a Braun 360.
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I've never had any problem with mine. Keep the shave head clean and good batteries in it. It's fine. IF it actually broke - I'd just replace it.
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When my ES8077 is full charged I only periodically blow it out with canned air. When the charge gets down to LOW, I stick it into its stand and do a full clean and charge. If I use it in the shower, I rinse off the blades, put it into the stand. I let the stand dry it but not charge it. Every 3 or 4 months I replace the cartridge and water tank.
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I think you can replace the battery if you're handy with a screwdriver. The instructions tell you how to remove the battery prior to disposing of the rest of the razor; you're supposed to recycle the Lithium Ion battery. Panasonic has an excellent parts supply network. The only electric razors I know of that have replaceable batteries are those that run on AA batteries, but the batteries don't last long IIRC. I've always charged the battery fully then shave 'till the "gas gauge" reads 10% then recharge fully. After 3-4 years my old Panny still held a charge OK when I decided it was time for a change. I think you can replace the battery if you're handy with a screwdriver. The instructions tell you how to remove the battery prior to disposing of the rest of the razor; you're supposed to recycle the Lithium Ion battery. Panasonic has an excellent parts supply network. The only electric razors I know of that have replaceable batteries are those that run on AA batteries, but the batteries don't last long IIRC. I've always charged the battery fully then shave 'till the "gas gauge" reads 10% then recharge fully. After 3-4 years my old Panny still held a charge OK when I decided it... » Read More I think you can replace the battery if you're handy with a screwdriver. The instructions tell you how to remove the battery prior to disposing of the rest of the razor; you're supposed to recycle the Lithium Ion battery. Panasonic has an excellent parts supply network. The only electric razors I know of that have replaceable batteries are those that run on AA batteries, but the batteries don't last long IIRC. I've always charged the battery fully then shave 'till the "gas gauge" reads 10% then recharge fully. After 3-4 years my old Panny still held a charge OK when I decided it was time for a change. « Show Less
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I have the Panasonic and after a few months of use, it just does not work. Tried calling company and they said I HAD to use shaving cream !! - I got this because I wanted to NOT use cream, but even with the cream it stopped working; now it is over 2 years and I still cannot bring myself to throw it out.anyone have a good replacement electric womens shaver?
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Does anyone know if it is possible to use this shaver while it's charging?My old ES8152's battery is getting weak. It won't be long before I can't even shave once on a single charge. It now needs $40 worth of replacement parts, and I'm afraid to invest because I don't know how long it will be before it's unusable. Certainly less than the two years it took me to wear out the first outer foil.
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If you've been able to use it before and this just suddenly happened, it's probably broken. The same thing happened to mine after only two weeks. I had cleaned it twice before this occurred, so I know that wasn't the cause. I returned mine to Amazon.
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i agree with the above comments. i owned a braun with a cleaner (and a panasonic with cleaner as well) and using soap and water at the panasonic in ultra sonic mode is sufficient to clean the razor. purchasing cleaning 'cups' is not only expensive, but useless and impacts the environment (not a big green junkie, but the keurig coffee cups seem to be causing a stir). it's much easier to do a quick rinse under the faucet with these. the cleaning unit may look like a cool, professional add on, but it is not. btw, the braun i owned was not waterproof and therefore required the cleaning unit, and it was a real pita. i tried the panasonic cleaning unit a couple of times, and went back to soap and water. i agree with the above comments. i owned a braun with a cleaner (and a panasonic with cleaner as well) and using soap and water at the panasonic in ultra sonic mode is sufficient to clean the razor. purchasing cleaning 'cups' is not only expensive, but useless and impacts the environment (not a big green junkie, but the keurig coffee cups seem to be causing a stir). it's much easier to do a quick rinse under the faucet with these. the cleaning unit may look like a cool, professional add on, but it is not. btw, the braun i owned was not waterproof and therefore required the cleaning unit,... » Read More i agree with the above comments. i owned a braun with a cleaner (and a panasonic with cleaner as well) and using soap and water at the panasonic in ultra sonic mode is sufficient to clean the razor. purchasing cleaning 'cups' is not only expensive, but useless and impacts the environment (not a big green junkie, but the keurig coffee cups seem to be causing a stir). it's much easier to do a quick rinse under the faucet with these. the cleaning unit may look like a cool, professional add on, but it is not. btw, the braun i owned was not waterproof and therefore required the cleaning unit, and it was a real pita. i tried the panasonic cleaning unit a couple of times, and went back to soap and water. « Show Less
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I've had mine since September 2013 and have experienced no battery issues. There have been complaints of the "Minutes Left" readout gradually dropping with each successive charge. However, I have addressed that problem by simply allowing the battery to run down completely after the readout shows "00". The shaver will continue to run about 7-8 minutes after it reaches "00", at which time you should begin recharging it. Mine has recharged to as high as 66 minutes, but in no case less than 60. As for durability, no complaints. The nickel plating seems to hold its shine better than chrome. I've had mine since September 2013 and have experienced no battery issues. There have been complaints of the "Minutes Left" readout gradually dropping with each successive charge. However, I have addressed that problem by simply allowing the battery to run down completely after the readout shows "00". The shaver will continue to run about 7-8 minutes after it reaches "00", at which time you should begin recharging it. Mine has recharged to as high as 66 minutes, but in no case less than 60. As for durability, no complaints. The nickel plating seems to hold its... » Read More I've had mine since September 2013 and have experienced no battery issues. There have been complaints of the "Minutes Left" readout gradually dropping with each successive charge. However, I have addressed that problem by simply allowing the battery to run down completely after the readout shows "00". The shaver will continue to run about 7-8 minutes after it reaches "00", at which time you should begin recharging it. Mine has recharged to as high as 66 minutes, but in no case less than 60. As for durability, no complaints. The nickel plating seems to hold its shine better than chrome. « Show Less
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I found a forum that references that the only difference between the ES8249S and ES8249K models is the color. I haven't found any other place besides that one post that confirms this is the only difference. According to the person on the forum, they confirmed by calling Panasonic directly to talk about the model differences and what to do if/when the built-in battery goes bad (you must send it to Panasonic's repair center in San Fran which is $50 + shipping).It might be best to call Panasonic to re-confirm. Let us know if you follow-up with them and find anything out.
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Yes, happened with mine too just today. It is on once I put a brush head on. I have tried to get troubleshoot info on the Oral-B and Braun website but there isn't ANY support information, only a number you can call. What happened with your's? Did you send it in to have it replaced or is there a simple trick to reset the pressure sensor?
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I agree. It's very noisy. Much more so than previous Panasonics and Braun.Also, for me it did not shave well, wet or dry. Another problem is that the shaver heads get HOT and uncomfortable, soon after you start shaving.
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Brandon: Not at all in my experience. I've used my Fiskars 6201 now about 20 times or so without a hint of the discharge clogging up the blades. I'm very happy with the 6201 so far. I get nice, clean cuts.
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I have other norelco shavers the blades fall out especialy when clng. Just reinsert the blades in any order and with usage will settle themselves.
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It is best to leave the Braun 8995 360 Complete electric shaver in its Clean&Renew base station. The station cannot overage and it is best to bring the battery up to complete recharge after every shave. The life of the NiMH batteries that Braun uses is dependent upon the number of deep-discharge/recharge cycles, so it is best to keep those to a minimum. That being said, both NiMH and NiCad batteries must be deeply discharged and recharged periodically to prevent them from developing a "memory." The Braun Clean&Renew station AUTOMATICALLY performs a deep discharge/recharge cycle about once every six months. I usually run my 8995 down to discharge and then do a 24-hour recharge about once every four months. (Braun seems to think that once every six months is adequate.) Other than that I leave the shaver in the base station. OTOH, NiCad batteries used in older shavers should be kept topped-off and run through a deep discharge/recharge cycle at least once every three months; NiCad batteries can run through more cycles and usually last longer than the newer NiNH batteries, but they are heavier for the same energy content and are toxic to the environment if discarded carelessly. Lithium-ion batteries such as those used in the newest shavers like the Braun Pulsonic never develop a "memory" and should always be kept topped-off. The lifetime of Lithium-ion batteries depends upon their actual age and not so much upon the number of discharge/recharge cycles they have been through. If one comes upon a sale of Lithium-ion batteries at a very low price, one can be sure that the batteries have been sitting on a shelf for awhile. The black "stuff" is microscopic metal fragments that are ground from the foil and cutter block (mostly the former) during the process of shaving. It could mean that he is pressing the shaver too hard upon his face.