Hearing Aid Maintenance and Repair Tips

Whatever your experience with hearing aids has been, whether you are new to them or have been using them for years, there is no doubting the enormous benefits they provide to your life. They are put in or on at the beginning of the day and allow the user to go and about their normal, active life. Hearing aids are then removed and placed in a safe place before bed at the end of the day. While these durable devices are subjected to a great deal of wear and tear throughout the day, they require little attention generally

However, they do sometimes need maintenance to make sure that they work to the very best of their ability, and here, we look at what you need to know about hearing aid maintenance.

Keep them dry

Hearing aids are electronic. And, as we all know, electronics and water, or even moisture, do not make for a good partnership. Keeping them dry and away from sources of moisture, including high humidity, is one of the most important things that you can do to keep your hearing aid in optimal working condition. Take them off before hitting the pool, going for a shower, or relaxing in the sauna.

Take them out before doing your hair

Because they are so discreet and comfortable for the user, it can be easy to forget that they are even there, but it is a good idea to take them out or off before styling your hair. You could accidentally catch them with your hairbrush or comb, clog them up with products such as hairspray or damage them using hairdryers or other heat tools.

Store them safely

When it comes to getting into our possessions, children and pets are renowned for doing so, and hearing aids can appear to be a fun toy. Not only are hearing aids potentially dangerous when handled carelessly – a child or dog could choke on them – but they also have the potential to be damaged. In the event that you need to remove your hearing aids at the gym or the beach, make sure you have a secure, dry container in which to store them. If you are going to be outside, avoid storing your aids in your car during periods of excessive heat or cold.

Keep them clean

Check to see that your hearing aids are clean before going to bed or first thing in the morning before putting them in. Cleaning dust, filth, and dirt from your hearing aids should be done with a dry, soft cloth and any wax can be removed gently with a wax pick and brush.

Take them to the professionals if you are not sure

Your hearing care specialist will show you how to do basic cleans – remember, they are in your ear so will need cleaning to prevent build-ups of wax and other dirt – and battery changes, but anything more complex than that, it is important to take them to the professionals to get them looked at. By trying to fix things on your own, you could damage them further, which could be expensive and leave you without your hearing aids for some time.