It is very important to maintain your hearing aid properly.
Hearing aids are delicate instruments, and looking after them is
vital. You will need to know how to clean your hearing aid by
removing wax buildup, how to replace and dispose of batteries and
how to remove moisture from the aid. In order to properly maintain
your hearing aid you will want a battery tester and spare
batteries, silica gel packs and a plastic stethoscope.
vital. You will need to know how to clean your hearing aid by
removing wax buildup, how to replace and dispose of batteries and
how to remove moisture from the aid. In order to properly maintain
your hearing aid you will want a battery tester and spare
batteries, silica gel packs and a plastic stethoscope.
You willwant to keep your hearing aid clean by wiping it daily with a dry tissue. Moisture is the enemy of your hearing aid, so do not wash
it, even with a damp cloth. The silica gel packs are used to prevent moisture from getting into your hearing aid while you are not wearing it.
it, even with a damp cloth. The silica gel packs are used to prevent moisture from getting into your hearing aid while you are not wearing it.
The most common maintenance you will have to do is to replace dead batteries. You will want to replace dead batteries immediately. Remember, in order to prolong the battery life you will want turn off your hearing aids when you’re not using them.
A plastic stethoscope is a great tool to make sure your hearing aid
is functioning correctly. Use the stethoscope to listen to the
output of the hearing aid while you adjust it.
You will want to test your hearing aid’s response to different volumes and sounds and to check for the presence of static and that the hearing aid is not cutting in and out.
The only part of a hearing aid that should be washed is the ear
mold piece of a behind the ear hearing aid. You can gently wash it
with a mild detergent. A forced air blower can be used to dry the
ear mold more quickly.
If you are having any problems with your hearing aid, take it back
to the dispenser or audiologist. A badly functioning hearing aid
will cause you discomfort, and decrease the benefit you could have
received from it.