Like all forms of technology, hearing aids need regular maintenance to stay in top performance. Yet, sometimes issues outside of regular maintenance may cause the hearing aids to not work or at least, not work to their optimal capacity.
So, to help those who own hearing aids, we have created a quick troubleshooting guide for you to reference if you find your hearing aids are acting up.
What To Do When Hearing Aids Are Too Quiet
A common issue hearing aids users run into is that their hearing aids are too quiet. If your hearing aids previously were loud enough, you may want to try these solutions to address the problem.
- Check to see that the volume is properly set. Manually set hearing aids can be jostled out of the right volume position while being handled or cleaned, so make sure your hearing aids are at your preferred volume.
- Examine your hearing aids for blockage. Earwax blockage may happen at the intake microphone of the hearing aids, tubing or the sound outlet. Clean all these opening to make sure blockage isn’t your sound problem.
- Look for potential damage, such as cracked or bent tubing or casing. If there is damage, you will need to come in to see one of our hearing specialists for a repair.
- Go and have your hearing tested. It is possible that your hearing has changed since you received your hearing aids and the only way to tell is by having a hearing evaluation.
Ways To Correct Hearing Aids Feedback Sounds
Hearing aids can make a range of uncomfortable sounds, indicating that something is wrong with them. Whether your hearing aids giving you distorted sounds, feedback, or other unexpected sounds, there are some things you can try to correct the problem.
- Check your hearing aids’ setting. If you have it set to telecoil while not using that function, it can create a distorted sound, so be sure the telecoil setting is off.
- Make sure your hearing aids are properly inserted into your ears if you are experiencing whistling sounds. When hearing aids are not properly fitted, extra sounds can sneak in and be disruptive. If you haven’t experienced the whistling before, take your hearing aids out and then re-insert them.
- Examine the hearing aid batteries for corrosion if you are hearing feedback or other distorted sounds. Replace them if they are corroded and clean the battery contact pads. Even if there is no battery corrosion, clean the battery contact pads to make sure this is not the issue.
- It may seem silly, but check to see that the battery doors of your hearing aids are completely closed. Without being completely closed, battery doors can create feedback sounds.
The problem may be with your own ears, especially if you have earwax buildup. The Hearing Associates of Las Vegas offer earwax removal for safe and professional removal.
Things To Try When Hearing Aids Have No Sound
Most startling is when your hearing aids don’t work at all. Ways you can address this issue on your own are:
- Change the batteries in your hearing aids. This is a fairly simple fix which is often why hearing aids don’t produce sounds. Also, make sure the battery doors are completely closed.
- Check the volume of your hearing aids. Some people turn the volume down to avoid overwhelmingly loud areas then forget the hearing aid volume is either off or very low.
- Look at the hearing aid openings for compacted wax. A thick enough layer can keep you from being able to hear anything with your hearing aids. Use your hearing aid cleaning tools to remove wax from the openings.
There will be times that you cannot solve your hearing aid issues at home. Luckily, the Hearing Associates of Las Vegas is here to help. We support our patients long after they receive their hearing aids, assisting with repairs and monitoring hearing loss levels. If you want to work with hearing specialists which care about your individual hearing needs, contact us for an appointment today.
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