Hearing Aid Supplies

Find out how to replace your hearing aid batteries on your own. Hearing aid repair can be done with a cheap kit.

Hearing aid batteries can drain quickly and they should be replaced fast. Never leave a hearing aid battery in your hearing aid if you are not using it, as it can cause damage.

Get more great tips on hearing aid batteries and hearing aid repair with this online resource.

Find out where to buy the cheapest hearing aid battery, or find hearing aid repair, on the internet. Always have an extra hearing aid battery nearby, just in case!

Read care tips and advice on hearing aid batteries and hearing aid repair.

Batteries

There are many manufacturers of hearing aid batteries, like Eveready Energizer, Renata Swiss Made, Rayovac and Premium Zinc-Aid, who will offer you a quality battery with a long life.

A hearing aid battery is tiny, yet easy to install on your own. For hearing aid repair, make sure you have the right tools, like a specialty tweezer.

A hearing aid battery comes in the following sizes, 10, 312, 13, and 675.

Here is a fast fact about batteries; all batteries should have a 2½ - 3 year life. Look at the expiry date on the battery before you buy it.

Don't buy batteries that have been sitting on the shelf for too long, ask for batteries that are fresh! Batteries are sold in packs of four or even in large cartons.

Repairs

As you are learning to work with your hearing aid, you may experience some feedback at first. This is completely normal during the learning process.

If feedback persists, it can indicate internal problems that will need to be fixed by a professional.

However, most hearing aid repair can be done at home, which saves you money. All that you need is a cheap repair kit.

Common problems and solutions for hearing aids:

• No Sound
• Whistling
• Crackling
• Weak sound

If you find that your hearing aid is not transferring sound, the very first thing you should do is check the battery. Always replace or remove dead batteries. Storing a hearing aid with a dead battery in it can damage the hearing aid over time.

A common solution to a whistling hearing aid is to turn down the volume, or check for wax buildup in your ear. You may also be blocking the vent with clothing.

Remember that moisture can also affect the way you receive sound through your hearing aid.

If these solutions still can’t fix your problem, you may want to let your doctor have a look to see if it's properly fitted or sitting correctly in your ear.

Care Tips

Your audiologist is the best person to teach you how to care for your hearing aid. He will show you how to out the aid in and take it out of your ear, how to adjust the volume and how to replace the batteries.

Most importantly, your audiologist will show you how to clean your hearing aid.

Here are some basic tips to properly care for your hearing aid:

• Avoid heat
• Avoid moisture
• Avoid hairspray
• Protect it with a cover

To prolong the life of your hearing aid battery, remember to switch the aid off when it's not in use. Forgetting to do this will drain the battery very quickly.

Light-weight, plastic hearing aid covers can be worn easily, protecting your aid from external damage.

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