Hearing aids contain some of the most sophisticated technology in the world, but even with the proper care and maintenance, they can fall victim to everyday wear and tear. When this occurs, the wearer is at a disadvantage because their device isn’t functioning properly. Luckily, there are multiple ways to handle a malfunctioning hearing aid before throwing in the towel – and the professionals at Hearing at Home can provide these repairs!
Troubleshooting
Hearing at Home can help patients recognize the most common signs of hearing aid degradation. These signs are an important indicator that the device is not functioning to its fullest capacity. It leads to low sound quality, battery drainage and an uncomfortable hearing experience. The most common signs of degradation are static, sound popping, battery swelling, pairing issues and random battery discharging. The actual problem is always fixable, but it’s the severity that matters the most when troubleshooting.
Maintenance
Preventative maintenance will prevent the most common problems with modern hearing aids. Stick to a cleaning schedule, and always follow the cleaning guidelines. Using harsh chemicals on a hearing aid can permanently damage its core functions. When in doubt, contact a hearing health professional to find out the appropriate way to clean a device. Documentation for maintenance is provided in print, but can also be viewed online at the manufacturer’s website.
Just like glasses, one of the best damage deterrents is a hard case. Patients that do a lot of traveling will get a lot of use out of portable storage cases. It’s crucial to stick to approved cases for hearing aids since generic variants can’t account for every style or size. Cases can also have custom features that include spaces for accessories that go with the hearing aid. Bigger cases have compartments for cleaning supplies, and modern suitcases have a specific spot for earbud storage. Options are everywhere for protection regardless of the brand used for hearing treatment.
Home Repair
Repairing hearing aids at home doesn’t have to be a complicated process. For minor damage, there are a couple of quick fixes that will get the job done. A bad battery will cause intermittent issues that won’t be resolved until it is swapped out. The wax filter on hearing aids needs to be cleaned so that a hard blockage doesn’t build up in the area. And hardware volume control levels need to be rocked a bit to remove debris that naturally attaches itself to the device. These are all manageable fixes for wearers, but what happens when the damage is more advanced?
The professionals at Hearing at Home are proud to offer repairs that help your device function to its optimal capabilities. Anything that can’t be fixed onsite is sent off to the manufacturer for a full repair. Steps are taken to make sure that the wearer is accommodated during the repair process, whether short or long-term.