Handling Hearing Aids That Need Repairs

If your hearing aids break, it can be highly unpleasant. This is mainly because it means you could be forced to go for a period of time with decreased ability to hear sound, thus losing the benefits your hearing aids provided. However, if your hearing aids break, there are a number of things that you can do to fix the situation. Here are four solutions to try when your hearing aids need repairs.  

1. Try to identify the problem

Sometimes, you will be able to identify the problem yourself. For example, if you dropped your hearing aids and then they stopped working, you can probably assume the drop damaged the devices. Or, if there is earwax clogging the ports on your hearing aids, you may be able to guess that this is contributing to the problem.

2. Attempt to fix the problem yourself

If you suspect the problem is due to excessive earwax, then you can try cleaning your hearing aids and seeing if that helps resolve the issue. If not, then the issue may be more serious. If you think that the battery may be the problem, then you can try changing out the battery. A new battery may help to resolve the issue.

3. Consult your audiologist

In most cases, audiologists will be able to at least figure out what is wrong with your hearing aid. Audiologists are not hearing aid manufacturers, so they may not know how to fix severe electronic issues. But, they can fix many simpler issues, and can let you know whether or not your hearing aid will need to be sent back to the manufacturer for more extensive repairs.

4. Send them back to the manufacturer

If you can’t fix the issue, and if your audiologist can’t either, then your audiologist will likely send your devices back to the manufacturer. Your audiologist will help walk you through this process and let you know what to expect. They will work as a liaison between you and the hearing aid manufacturer and will update you when your devices have been repaired and returned.

Your hearing aids help you get the most out of your life, which is why it is crucial to keep them operation in optimal shape. If your hearing aids aren’t working as well as they used to, schedule an appointment with your audiologist to have them evaluated.