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Hearing Aid Repair and Reprogramming
Hearing aids are more discreet and powerful than ever before. And it's no wonder that we sometimes end up depending on them for almost all circumstances and situations. However, they are composed of fragile electrical components and are susceptible to dirt, moisture, and other substances and may require hearing aid repair.
You can continue to enjoy a rich listening experience by following a maintenance and care routine for your hearing aids every 6 months.
How to Look After Your Hearing Aids
We’re here to help you find the right hearing aids and keep them working their best for the long haul.
Here are some simple ways to improve the life of your devices:
Routine Maintenance
Here's some routine maintenance you can do to help improve the life of your devices:
Remove hearing aids before applying products like makeup, lotion, hair spray, perfume, or aftershave. These can damage internal components.
Clean gently each day with a soft cloth, tissue, Audiowipe, or hearing aid cleaning tool. Avoid water and solvents.
Protect from moisture and heat. Store in a dry box when not in use, leave the battery pack open, and avoid showers, swimming, or direct sunlight.
Handle with care. Dropping or disassembling your devices can cause damage or void your warranty.
Troubleshooting Your Hearing Aid
If you're getting feedback, sound interruptions, a less secure fit, or if there are other signs of malfunctioning, it's time to take a closer look.
Although we would never recommend opening up the unit yourself, you can try a few things at home if your hearing aid does not function correctly:
Check for blockages in the amplifier, speaker, and vent openings.
Check for battery corrosion or buildup that could interfere with performance.
Use a hearing aid brush to remove any dirt or debris from the casing.
Replace the wax filter if it is clogged, worn out, or affecting sound quality.
Hearing Aid Repair
Contact us if you are unable to repair the hearing aid yourself. We have years of experience helping our hearing aid users get back to reconnecting with their loved ones. If we can't repair them, we'll send them to someone who can.
If you have a warranty on your hearing aid, the cost of replacing your hearing aid is probably negligible. If your hearing aid only needs tubing replacement or deep cleaning and modification, it doesn't cost a lot and can be done on-site.
If we have to ship it out and you don't have a warranty covering the hearing aid, the expenses are likely to be more significant. Defects in which hearing aids are recalled vary from structural defects to sound component failure (cracked or missing parts). You might be surprised to learn that restoring and fixing the outer shell is potentially more expensive than repairing and removing the internal parts.
Your hearing aids should be reprogrammed with your latest test results and using Real Ear Measures every 12 months. We are happy to do this for your hearing aids, no matter where they were purchased, as long as they are one of the major brands.
When to Replace Your Hearing Aid
A hearing aid can, as with any electronic device, be damaged beyond repair. In this case, it is usually easier to replace the hearing aid with a new one. But how do you know when that time is?
You have had them for five years or more. Generally, you should believe that your hearing aid is beyond repair. Hearing aids have a life expectancy of 5–7 years. If you have an older hearing aid, it might be time to replace it.
However, we are learning more and more about how easing stress on your brain is important for brain health. Around 48 months is the average time that manufacturers release a significant improvement in technology that can make listening less stressful on your brain. This is why we offer 48-month treatment plans.
The device has a lengthy repair history. While a new hearing aid might cost more upfront, an older model's maintenance and repair may be more work than is worth it.
Come and see us at Coweta Hearing & Balance Clinic or Fayette Hearing Clinic if you are having trouble with your hearing aid. Regardless of whether or not you purchased the device from us, our hearing experts will do their utmost to get it working again. Contact us for an appointment today.
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