HEARING AID MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

No matter how much your hearing aid cost, routine cleaning and care of your hearing aids is essential.

Cleaning your Hearing Aids

  • Wipe your hearing aids with a soft dry cloth
  • Do not use any wipes or alcohol or water
  • Use the provided brush and the wax loop to brush of any dry debris from the receiver and the microphones or the ear molds
  • Your hearing care provider will show you how to change the wax guard. Changing it in 2-3 month or if the aids sound weak is a great way to keep the wax out of the receiver
  • Another way to keep the wax out of the aids is to keep your ears free of wax. Talk to your hearing care professional about it

Caring for your hearing aids

  • Do not use your hearing aids when swimming, during showers/saunas
  • It is important to open the battery door at the end of the day to air the aids
  • Using a Dry-Aid kit helps keep moisture out of the aids, especially in the hot summers or if you perspire a lot
  • Check your aids periodically for any cracks or damage and contact your HCP as soon as possible
  • Put hairspray or face powder/makeup before wearing the hearing aids
  • Periodic hearing aid recheck appointments are a great way of taking care of your hearing aids

Storing your Hearing Aids

  • Make sure that your keep your hearing aids in the box/charger when they are not in the ears
  • Having a designated place for the aids minimizes the chances of losing them
  • Your hearing aids should be in your ears during the day or in the box or charger at night
    • Some hearing aids that are rechargeable come with a set of instructions on how to use the charger

Speak with your Audiologist in case you are interested in switching to rechargeable hearing aids. This eliminates the hassles of buying batteries, storing them and changing them frequently.

Call 248-549-9035 to make an appointment.

Hearing Aid Batteries

  • Most Hearing aid batteries need to be replaced anywhere from 5 -10 days depending on the duration of use and the severity of the hearing loss
  • The Rechargeable hearing aid batteries need to be replaced in 3-5 years depending on the duration of use and the severity of hearing loss
  • For the batteries that need to be replaced in 5-10 days, it is important to store them in a dry place
  • In case of the Zinc-Air batteries do not remove the sticker on the battery till it needs to be used
  • Zinc-air batteries should be exposed to air for 2 minutes after removing their sticker. This activates the battery 100% and adds a few extra hours to the life of the battery. The battery is now ready to be inserted in your hearing aid

Batteries are poisonous. Call “Battery Ingestion Hotline” in case they are swallowed. Phone number for battery ingestion hotline is 1-800-498-8666.

Hearing Aid Repair

  • Newly purchased hearing aids come with a repair warranty and a Loss and Damage coverage
  • For hearing aids that are not in warranty, our hearing care professional will advise you regarding the cost of repair and send your device to the manufacturer for servicing
  • The best course of action will be suggested to you, while your hearing care professional acts as a link between you and the manufacturer
  • Depending on the availability, we can fit you with a loaner till your hearing aids come back from repair
  • Most manufacturers offer a 6 – 12 month repair warranty when the devices are sent in for repair.