Thursday, June 14, 2012

Tips on Maintaining Your Hearing Aid


Maintaining Your Hearing Aid:

Buildup of earwax on hearing aid:

If you wear your hearing aid behind your ear, it inevitably gets wax buildup. First, detach ear piece and tube from the electronics.

Prepare false tooth cleaner (tablet) in a cup and soak the ear piece and tube.

Place it on a clean surface to air dry.

Piece will be ready to assemble and use again after completely dried.

Switch it off when not in use.-This will ensure you have a working battery when not in use and save you money in the long run.

Replace the batteries quickly-Avoid leaving dead batteries in the device for too long so you don't have to reprogram it.

Clean and inspect your hearing aid often. -Familiarize yourself with the cleaning instructions and always be sure to check battery compartment for corrosion or rust. Use a q-tip with rubbing alcohol to clean if you spot any rust or corrosion.

Check for condensation in your ear-mold tubing or ear hooks. Condensation can block out sound completely. If you notice tiny droplets of water inside the ear mold blow out condensation with an ear mold blower.

*Always make sure your ears are completely dry before putting in the device. Even damp aids can ruin the device.

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