Why phone doesn't ring after installing answering machine?

Question

I have set it up according to the directions and the diagram. There is a dial tone on the line and I can call out. I have not changed anything else. It's not a cordless phone. What could be the problem?

Answer 1

Did you check to see if there is a ringer off/on button on the phone? Is it in the "off" position? You could have bumped it to "off" when you set up the answering machine.

    Try calling yourself from a cell phone and watching for signs that the phone is picking up the call - caller id coming to life, lights flashing, etc.

Answer 2

Hi weakestl:In addition to guitaraga answer & if you are still having trouble,some answering sets have 2 jacks, one marked line & other, phone. Tel line to line, phone to phone. If not marked, makes no difference. Also check that your answering machine is set for 4 rings. Make a test call.  exbelltel