If you’ve found hearing aids that work well for you, you want to make sure they last as long as possible. The best way to do this is to develop a maintenance routine for your device. Some things you’ll need to do every day, while others you can perform less frequently.
Caring For Your Hearing Aids Every Day
- Clean your hearing aids nightly. Wipe your hearing aids down with a dry cloth every night before bed or purchase a hearing aid cleaning kit. Throughout the day your device comes in to contact with a lot of moisture, earwax and other debris that can cause damage.
- Check your earmold opening for wax every morning. Earwax buildup can muffle the microphone and make it difficult to hear.
- Find a safe space to store hearing aids. Drying boxes are an excellent storage option because they remove excess moisture from your hearing aids while you sleep. However, places like your nightstand or a sock drawer work well, too. Just make sure they are kept in a cool, dry place where you won’t forget them.
- Leave the battery compartment open after you take hearing aids out at night. This is another way to prevent moisture buildup. It can also help extend battery life. Going the extra step by taking the battery out and storing it in a sealed tube has been shown to increase battery life as well.
As Needed Hearing Aid Maintenance
These don’t need to be done every day, but performing them as needed is essential to caring for your device:
- Change dead batteries immediately.
- Replace your earwax guards every 1-2 months.
- Don’t delay getting needed repairs. If your device isn’t working correctly, take it in as soon as possible.
Have Regular Checkups with Your Hearing Expert
When your car needs a tune-up, you take it to an Alexandria mechanic. The same principle holds true for your hearing aids. Visit your hearing expert every six months to a year, or however often they recommend. This allows them to:
- Make sure your device is functioning properly.
- Give it an in-depth cleaning.
- Perform needed adjustments or repairs.
- See if your hearing needs have changed.
For more information on hearing aid maintenance, contact Red River ENT Associates today.
