The Most Common Causes of Hearing Aid Repairs

Have you noticed an issue with your hearing aids? It’s possible that you need hearing aid repairs and you can speak to an audiologist about this option. They should be able to get your hearing aids fixed up in no time. But what causes the need for hearing aid repairs?

Water damage

This is definitely one of the most common reasons that people require hearing aid repairs. Speak to an audiologist and they will tell you with no amount of doubt that most hearing aids are not waterproof. There are some exceptions and these will usually be devices which fit deep inside the ear canal. But in most cases, the devices are not designed to be submerged in water or soaked. That means they need to be removed when you have a shower or a bath or go for a swim. Unfortunately, many people forget they are wearing their hearing aids and get them wet resulting in a repair job.

Improper cleaning

Another issue that can lead to your hearing aids needing repairs is cleaning them the wrong way. It’s fair to say that hearing aids are incredibly delicate and sensitive devices. If you are too rough with them, then they are going to get damaged. You can avoid this by making sure that you do think about finding out how to clean them the right way. Your audiologist will teach you all about this and go over the proper steps. Usually, the only thing you need to do to clean your hearing aids is to simply wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. This will remove any dirty or issues without damaging the device.

False alarm

It’s also possible that you take your device in for a repair when really they don’t need one at all. Instead it’s possible that the device simply needs to be troubleshooted. There are a lot of issues that you can run into with these devices that can be fixed simply by making sure that you check the settings of the device. Alternatively, an audiologist’s first step if you take the device in for a repair could be to check that it is powered up. It’s possible that this is the issue and the device simply hasn’t been charged enough.

Neglect

Another common reason for a device needing a repair is that it hasn’t been treated the way it should be. It is possible that someone has damaged a hearing aid due to not taking care of it. It’s easy to take care of a hearing aid and it’s really just a case of making sure they are kept inside their case when they are not in use. This will protect the devices when they are not in your ears.

We hope this helps you understand some of the main reasons why you might need a repair for your device. Be aware that repairs for these devices are not usually expensive and don’t even typically take a lot of time. Instead, it’s possible that they can be completed while you’re there at the appointment.