Maintenance

1. Take care of your hearing aid

It's important to take care of your hearing aids, not only to maintain high performance levels, but to help minimize any potential problems you may experience with everyday use. Regular cleaning and maintenance can extend the life of your hearing aids, ensuring you are capturing all the sounds of life every single day.

2. Tips on looking after your hearing aids

• Make sure your hands are clean and dry before handling your hearing aids.
• Take off your hearing aids before showering, bathing, or swimming.
• Remove your hearing aids before applying perfume or hair spray.
• Levels of condensation in bathrooms or changing rooms can cause damage, so find a dry, secure storage location.
• Choose a dry storage location away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight. Make sure your location is out of reach of children and pets.
• Prevent excessive ear wax build-up by cleaning your ears periodically with an at-home irrigation kit.
• Clean your hearing aids regularly using your hearing aid cleaning kit. Use a soft, dry cloth and avoid household cleaners or solvents. For more information, see our cleaning guide.
• Store your hearing aids in their case or drying cup when not in use. If you won’t be using your hearing aids for an extended period, remove the batteries and store them separately.
• Use an expert if you need repairs. DIY repairs can cause damage to the tiny electrical systems inside your hearing aids, which can be costly to fix or cause permanent damage.
• If you lost your hearing aid but this is insured, you can request a new one from the center where you purchased it.

3. Hearing aid batteries.

Hearing aid batteries come in various sizes to suit the different types of hearing aids. Hearing aid batteries come in four sizes and are color coded to help you easily identify the right size.

• Size 10: Batteries have a yellow tab
• Size 13: Batteries have an orange tab
• Size 312: Batteries have a brown tab
• Size 675: Batteries have a blue tab

How long do hearing aid batteries last?

Many factors can influence how long each hearing aid battery lasts. The type of hearing aid, the amplification power, and the available features all play a part in battery length. For example, more hearing aid power is required when streaming television or music. Standard hearing aid batteries can last between 3 to 22 days.

Rechargeable hearing aids

There are also rechargeable hearing aids such as the ampli-energy, which utilize lithium-ion technology so you can charge your hearing aids overnight like you would with a phone. If changing the batteries on your hearing aids becomes difficult to manage, please speak with a qualified hearing specialist who can explore if rechargeable hearing aids would be suitable.