Hearing aids are comprised of tiny electrical components that may experience wear and tear over time. If this is the case, you’ll likely need to visit your hearing professional to have the problem assessed. Whether it’s simply due to aging or the units have been exposed to moisture, excessive wax, debris or physical damage, you’ll want us to evaluate the extent of repairs needed.
Common hearing aid issues
You may try to turn the hearing aid on in the morning and find that there is no sound or you may find that the battery door has come unhinged. These things do happen, even when the hearing aids are properly cared for. If you should experience an issue that requires a repair, call us to set up an appointment. We are equipped and trained to evaluate and diagnose broken hearing aids. Some minor hearing aid repairs can be done in the office setting in a short period of time; others may need to be sent to the manufacturer for repair. We will determine what kind of a repair is necessary if you feel your hearing aid is not working properly. Dr. Michelli will work as a liaison between you and the manufacturer should it require being sent away, to ensure you are up-to-date and know when you’ll be getting your devices back.
Hearing aid repairs
If you are a current patient and have hearing aids that were not fit in our office, we are happy to try to repair your hearing aids. We are able to service most major manufacturers of hearing aids and can advise you as to whether yours is a brand we service. Hearing aids come with a warranty when purchased new. If your warranty has expired, and depending on the age of the instrument, it is still possible to repair most hearing aids. Depending on the hearing aid manufacturer, this repair will often come with a new year-long warranty. In the event your hearing aid is severely damaged and unable to be repaired, we will work with you to determine what devices would be best for your current needs. Dr. Michelli will provide you with details when you bring your hearing aid into the office.
Hearing aid maintenance
One easy way to keep your hearing aids in good working order is by properly caring for and maintaining the devices. This means cleaning them daily with a dry cloth, opening the battery door at night to allow any moisture to evaporate and examining them periodically for any scratches, cracks or damages. We also recommend coming in for a more through cleaning of the hearing instruments twice a year. Remember to talk with us if you discover any kind of malfunction or damage to your device.