Common Hearing Aid Problems & How to Fix Them

Regardless of how long you put off purchasing hearing aids, chances are they’ve already become an essential part of your everyday life. Most hearing aid users agree that their benefits outweigh the minor inconveniences of maintaining these smart devices. With hearing aids, however, routine maintenance and minor challenges are inevitable.

Your hearing aids may not be making any sound, or they may not be showing any signs of turning on. Hearing aid users throughout the world report the following common mistakes:

• “My hearing aids are just not functioning.”
• ‘The sound of my hearing aids is too quiet.”
• “My hearing aids make strange noises.”
• “I’m getting feedback from my hearing aids.”

These are regular occurrences, but they don’t mean you should stop using your hearing aids. You can probably identify and address the complaint’s root cause. Remember that getting used to hearing aids takes time, and you may experience the usual hiccups and difficulties associated with regular maintenance. You wouldn’t get out and leave your vehicle on the side of the road if it suddenly stopped. You would look into the problem’s origin before continuing on your journey.

And as you become acclimated to using hearing aids, they will become natural practices that you may use to prevent interruptions of your more straightforward discussions.

Here are a few fast repairs you may attempt before calling a professional if you need anything fixed immediately.

Turn it off and on again

Probably have tried it, but give it another go. It’s an IT mainstay because, surprisingly often, it works! Even if they aren’t making sound, be sure your hearing aids are turned on. Continue to the battery section if they won’t switch on at all.

Reinsert your hearing aids

Removing and replacing your hearing aids slowly. Sometimes we make mistakes, even while doing a routine task like putting in hearing aids.

If it has been a while since your original fitting or if you have experienced changes, you may need to be re-fit. A new fitting may be necessary to ensure that your hearing aids perfectly match your ears due to physical changes like weight loss or even the simple effect of time on your ear.

Check the hearing aid for blockages

Examine your hearing aids at a place with good lighting, peace, and quiet. Examine your instruments to determine whether earwax has accumulated. Pay close attention to the regions around the microphone and sound output. Remove any accumulation or residue with care.

Look for cracks or dampness in the tubing if you have behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids that have both an earmold and tubing. If you notice damage, your audiologist’s office can help replace the tubes.

You may need a physical examination to look for and remove obstructions like ear wax or another buildup in your ear if the fit is uncomfortable or you feel like an obstruction in your ear. In our office, this is a simple and easy process.

Examine the batteries

Most batteries don’t last forever. Replace the battery in your hearing aids if they won’t turn on, mainly if they’ve been operating for a while.

Additionally, you can check for corrosion on the battery and any areas where it comes into touch with your hearing aids. Although they can give the impression of being a part of your body, hearing aids are electrical devices. However, because of the structure of your ears, they provide a challenging environment for electrical gadgets. Long-term moisture might eventually result in harm.

Ask about your warranty

Check your hearing aids’ warranty to see if you qualify for repairs. With our model, we provide:

• Free basic on-site repairs.
• Replacements.
• Troubleshooting services due to an active warranty.

Frequent hearing aid failures may be avoided with daily care, but sometimes you must have your hearing aids serviced. To get yours fixed, contact us right now!