What to Expect if You Need Hearing Aid Repairs

Learning that you need to wear hearing aids, having them fitted and getting used to them can be a major transitionary period in anyone’s life. Although sophisticated, hearing aids can suffer from some problems, whether due to physical damage or issues with the delicate circuitry inside. Here, we’re going to look at what you can expect when you need hearing aid repairs with the help of your hearing health professional.

An inspection of the device

Take note of what your problem with your hearing aid, whether there’s a clear physical defect or an underlying issue like poor amplification or a decrease in sound quality. Your hearing health professional will carry out a full inspection of the device to see the cause of the trouble, whether it can be repaired, needs replacement parts or even if a new replacement hearing aid is needed. For some simpler hearing aid repairs, like a bent ear hook, your hearing health professional may be able to teach you how to fix it yourself, if you prefer.

Hearing aid repair and replacement

Depending on the type of fault and the seriousness of the damage, your hearing health professional may be able to fix it on the spot. For instance, they may have replacement microphones or tubing if either of them is broken beyond repair. However, there is the chance that deeper faults or more serious damage might necessitate a replacement. The hearing health professional can get in touch with the manufacturer on your behalf to ensure prompt delivery of any replacement parts needed.

Costs and waiting time

Your costs can also vary depending on the type of fault. A simple replacement part like an ear hook or tubing should not be too expensive at all, while replacing the entire hearing aid may be significantly costlier. If you have the standard insurance policy on your hearing aid, you may have all (or at least the majority) of your repairs covered within the first year. In most cases, beyond that first year, you may be required to pay for any hearing aid repairs yourself. Some repairs might be able to be made on the spot, while others may require you to wait while the device is returned to the manufacturer or a replacement part is requested.

Using your replacement hearing aids

Your hearing health professional will be well aware that you don’t want to wait too long without any hearing aids. As a result, they may offer you a temporary replacement, also called a “loaner” while waiting for your hearing aid to be returned. However, if you have an older pair of hearing aids that are still operational you can ask your hearing professional about using these. If you ever have any questions about your device or require extra help, including hearing aid repairs, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your hearing health professional. Your journey to better hearing can be a lot easier with a little help.