Hearing Aid Repairs in Aberdeen & Inverness

Hearing aids have small sensitive electronic working parts, and it is not uncommon over time for a hearing aid to need a repair. You may try to turn the hearing aid on in the morning and find that there is no sound or the battery door may come unhinged. These things unfortunately do happen, even when the hearing aids are properly cared for.

Age and use can take their toll on hearing aids, and sometimes they will need the attentions of a trained technician. Before you bring your aid in for repair there are some common issues you can check first.

Hearing Aid Repair Checklist

Depending on the issue you’re having, you may be able to troubleshoot your hearing aid on your own. Here are a few common hearing aid fixes you can try at home:

• Replace the battery
• Remove and reinsert your hearing aid
• Clean your hearing aid
• Replace the wax filter
• Open and close the battery compartment

 

Hearing Aid Troubleshooting Guide

Widex have produced a fantastic troubleshooting infographic guide that you can see to the right, it is full of great tips to to assess if your hearing aid needs repair.

Hearing Aid Repairs

If you should experience an issue that needs repair, bring the hearing aid(s) to us. We are equipped to diagnose broken hearing aids. Some minor hearing aid repairs can be done in the office setting in a short period of time; others will need to be sent to the manufacturer for repair. We can help determine what kind of a repair is necessary if you feel your hearing aid is not working properly.

All Makes Repairs

If you have hearing aids that were not fit in our office, we are happy to try to repair your hearing aids. We are able to service most major manufacturers of hearing aids and can tell you in the office if yours is a brand we service. Hearing aids come with a warranty when purchased new. If your warranty has expired, it is still possible to repair most hearing aids with a small fee. Depending on the hearing aid manufacturer, this repair may come with a new year-long warranty. We will provide you with details when you take your hearing aid into our office.