Hearing aids need to be treated with care as would fine jewelry. The better
care that can be taken with hearing aids, generally the less they will
need repair.
The most common cause of hearing aid repair is earwax, which can plug up
the hearing aid and interfere with sound transmission. Therefore, it is
very important to keep the hearing aid clean and wax-free. Some hearing
aid manufacturers have their own special wax system to help prevent the
build-up of wax.
It may also be important to have ears cleaned by a physician once or twice a year.
Daily cleaning: Wipe the aid with a soft, dry cloth and carefully remove
wax from around the receiver.
Battery care: Batteries should be kept away from children and pets. Never
force a battery into a hearing aid. If a battery door does not close easily,
check to make sure that the battery is not inserted upside down.
Avoid moisture: Hearing aids should not be worn in or near saunas, steam
baths, regular baths, vaporizers, or showers, and never immerse the hearing
aid in water. If the hearing aid does become wet let it dry naturally
with the battery door left open. Never use a hairdryer or place the hearing
aid in the microwave or oven to dry.
Handle with care: Be careful not to drop the hearing aid and do not leave
the hearing aid where children or pets can mishandle, destroy or even
swallow the hearing aid.
At night: Simply remove the hearing aid at night and turn the aid off by
opening the battery door or switching the hearing aid off. Always insert
and remove your hearing aids over a soft surface.
By treating hearing aids with care, they will require fewer repairs and
should last for several years.
