Like all electronic devices, hearing aids contain intricate technology that can wear with age or from poor maintenance. If you begin to hear strange noises, static or no noise at all, it’s likely your hearing aids require some TLC. A lot of the issues can be fixed from home by following these troubleshooting dos and don’ts.
Do:
Try troubleshooting
Troubleshooting is typically known as a form of problem-solving. You can try to troubleshoot your hearing aid at home. Make sure your hearing aid is turned on and on an appropriate volume. Check the battery to ensure that it is working and how long the battery’s life lasts. Inspect the hearing aid exterior to see if there are any obstructions like ear wax or debris. You can make your hearing aid work again if you spot minor issues and have the opportunity to solve them.
Use a dehumidifier
When your hearing aid gets wet, you can use a dehumidifier. Whether your hearing aid fell into the toilet or you went for a relaxing swim session, you can place your hearing aids into a dehumidifier device. Dehumidifiers or dryers can remove moisture from hearing aids while sanitizing them; that sounds like a quick bonus fix.
Contact your audiologist
Not only does your audiologist know about your hearing loss but also about the benefits, consequences, upgrades, and fixes of your hearing aids. If your troubleshooting at home did not provide satisfactory results, contact your audiologist to get your hearing aids repaired and ready for use. It can also save you money when working with your audiologist because he/she can give you the definite cause of damage.
Check your hearing aid warranty
If you have a warranty on your hearing aids, spare yourself the time and extra costs and send your hearing aids in for a fix. Make the extra effort and read up on your warranty to see what the manufacturers cover when repairing a hearing aid. The security of a warranty can empower you to save money and steer you in the right direction.
Don’t:
Take it apart
Do not try to take your hearing aid apart if you do not have sufficient knowledge about the device. Hearing aids are like tiny computers. They can be very confusing, and only highly skilled individuals have the skills to work with them. Taking hearing aids apart will affect your warranty contract and cost you lots of money in the long run.
Ignore the issue
Ignoring a problem does not solve it. Your hearing aids cannot fix themselves in the present, but maybe in the late future. Hearing aids are designed to help you make your life comfortable; ignoring the problem can cause a very unsatisfactory life for you.
If these troubleshooting dos and don’ts did not work for you, call your audiologist to get satisfactory services and a hearing aid that is up and running in no time.
