12th July 2015

Having problems with your hearing aids?

Occasionally you may have some problems with your hearing aids, but those problems may not in fact be repair issues. They might just be common problems that you can actually sort out your self. Lets have a look at those problems and we will include a great infographic from Widex to help. 

How to care for your hearing aid

Here are some solid tips to help you care for your hearing aids

• Handle your hearing aid with care.
• Store your hearing aid in a safe place that's dry and cool.
• Change hearing aid batteries often so they don't suddenly run out of power.
• Switch off your hearing aid when you're not using it. If you don't use it for a long period of time, remove the battery.
• Battery contacts should be cleaned regularly. Use a cotton swab, taking care not to bend the contacts. Dirty battery contacts can cause improper device function.
• Remove earwax from your hearing aid to prevent temporary malfunction or permanent damage.
• Clean your hearing aid using the small brush or the soft cloth that came with it. Never insert tools into the sound outlet. Doing so could damage the receiver. If you can't clean the hearing aid completely, ask your hearing professional for help.
• Change wax ?lters often so they don't collect wax or dirt.
• Accumulated earwax may prevent sounds from travelling from the hearing aid into the middle ear. Contact your doctor regularly to have your ear canals cleaned. Never remove the earwax from the ear yourself. Doing so could damage your ear.
• Don't wear your hearing aid
  • in the shower
  • swimming
  • when using a hair dryer, hair spray or other types of spray