Hearing Aid Repairs in Toronto and Scarborough
Our hearing aid repair experts are here to ensure your devices function optimally.
Due to dissatisfaction with their performance, many people end up tossing their hearing aids in the junk drawer where all malfunctioning gadgets go to die.
Today’s hearing aids are water and dust resistant and limit wax buildup, but your ears are a very challenging environment for digital electronics. Hearing aids need to be handled by a trained and experienced Clinician or Hearing Instrument Specialist who has the right equipment to ensure they are performing well.
Understanding the Importance of Hearing Aid Maintenance
Maintaining your hearing aids is crucial for their longevity and performance.
Regular cleaning and care can prevent common issues such as wax buildup, moisture damage, and functionality degradation.
Regular check-ups with a hearing specialist or hearing aid repair expert can ensure any adjustments needed are made promptly, enhancing the overall effectiveness of your hearing aids.
We emphasize the importance of proper hearing aid maintenance and are happy to guide you through the best practices for keeping your devices in top shape.
Tips for Taking Care of Your Hearing Aids
There are a lot of different reasons why your hearing aids may stop working. However, proper care of your hearing aids is the best way to prevent that from happening and an important part of making sure they perform as designed.
Keep Them Dry.
Water and moisture are deadly enemies of hearing aids, so remember to remove them before showering or swimming, and use a hearing aid dryer or dehumidifier to reduce moisture. If possible, invest in a drying box, which circulates warm air around the hearing aid to dry the device. NEVER use a microwave or hair dryer to dry your hearing aids.
Work on Your Hearing Aids over a Soft Surface.
Whether changing batteries or cleaning your unit, put a towel over the surface you’re working on or work over your bed. Falling onto a hard surface can damage the internal components of your hearing aids.
Deal with the Wax.
Earwax naturally accumulates in the ear and on your hearing aids. You can help prevent it from becoming a problem by gently wiping them with a soft, dry cloth every night and by clearing wax from any crevices with a soft bristle brush. If your hearing aids come with wax guards, make sure to change them as directed by the manufacturer or your hearing care provider.
Avoid Extreme Temperatures.
Leaving your hearing aids in a hot car or exposed to UV radiation will cause damage. However, extreme cold also causes damage due to condensation. Protect your hearing aids in cold weather by wearing a hat, scarf or earmuffs.
Check the Batteries.
Batteries can last from a few days to a week or more, depending on the technology, usage and other factors. Making sure that you have plenty of spare batteries on hand, activating and inserting them properly or ensuring that they are seated properly in the charger is critical to having enough energy to power your hearing aids.
Store Them Properly!
Hearing aids tend to get tossed into pockets and purses. Although it’s naturally convenient, they get lost among other things, and they come into contact with keys, coins and other metals, which can cause battery discharge and other problems. Store your hearing aids in the hard case they come in, and then you can toss them in your purse or slip them into your pocket.
Bring Them in for Regular Clean and Checks.
When you buy a new car, you’re given a maintenance schedule to ensure that it performs the way it’s supposed to while it’s under warranty. Just like your car, your under-warranty hearing aids need to be brought in for regular clean and checks to optimize their performance. Keep to the maintenance schedule provided by your hearing care provider and consult with our Hearing Instrument Specialists for any necessary adjustments.
Understanding the Importance of Hearing Aid Maintenance
Maintaining your hearing aids is crucial for their longevity and performance.
Regular cleaning and care can prevent common issues such as wax buildup, moisture damage, and functionality degradation.
Regular check-ups with a hearing specialist or hearing aid repair expert can ensure any adjustments needed are made promptly, enhancing the overall effectiveness of your hearing aids.
We emphasize the importance of proper hearing aid maintenance and are happy to guide you through the best practices for keeping your devices in top shape.
