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Common Hearing Aid Repairs You Need to Know

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Nowadays, with the aid of technological advancements, we can tackle hearing loss with hearing aids, but sometimes issues arise with the devices. This is when it’s time for a professional. An audiologist or a licensed hearing aid dispenser will guide you through any hearing aid repair.

Common Hearing Aid Repair Issues

Here are some of the most common types of hearing aid repairs.

1.- Tubing Troubles

Sound enters the inner ear through the device’s earmold connection. Tubing must be changed regularly since it can expand, stiffen or split. In addition to degradation, moisture and debris can also impact the tubing.

Most of the time, all it takes is a simple replacement, which the technician can do. Or you can ask them to show you how to do it yourself.

2.- Excess Earwax

A very common hearing aid issue is caused by earwax buildup on the device. That can keep your hearing aid from working at full capacity.
The easiest way to deal with it is to clean out the wax and avoid buildup in the future.

This is an easier task when there is a lot of built-up wax, but it’s easy to damage the device when there is only minimal wax. It is best to consult a professional for this and other hearing aid repairs or clean-up.

3.- Battery Troubles

Hearing aids require batteries and, clearly, they need to be functional for the aid to work. If your batteries are not fully charged, you will get inconsistent results.
This is a common problem, and an easy one for you to fix yourself. Recharge your batteries every night. If you do not have rechargeable battery hearing aids, replace the batteries at least once a week or earlier if you hear the warnings sounds.

Sometimes, the batteries cannot work if the door hasn’t been fastened properly or the fitting is not done correctly.

4.- Fitting Troubles

Occasionally, a hearing aid may become misaligned or fall out of place. Don’t overlook that the form of your ear will fluctuate over time, so you’ll eventually need to get a new one.

No matter the situation, don’t put it off any longer. Devices that don’t fit properly can be very irritating and there is the possibility of damaging your gadget or harming your ears. If the condition persists, you may need a fresh ear-mold impression from your audiologist or a licensed hearing aid dispenser.

5.- Mic Troubles

The mic is the part that receives the incoming sound and transports them to the hearer for further amplification. If you think the problem is with the mic, consult a professional.

Microphone repairs are quite complicated, and it is not advised for you to do them yourself. An audiologist or a licensed hearing aid dispenser will help you fix it or get you a replacement if need be.

These are some of the more common problems that might require hearing aid repair.

The majority of hearing aids are long-lasting and dependable. But if you do have an issue, you might want to seek the aid of a professional in helping to resolve the problem.

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