{"id":4121,"date":"2018-10-18T15:55:36","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T21:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/?p=4121"},"modified":"2021-09-02T11:02:46","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T18:02:46","slug":"can-you-repair-your-own-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/can-you-repair-your-own-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Repair Your Own Hearing Aids?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><br \/>\n{<br \/>\n  \"@context\" : \"http:\/\/schema.org\",<br \/>\n  \"@type\" : \"Article\",<br \/>\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {<br \/>\n         \"@type\": \"WebPage\",<br \/>\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/can-you-repair-your-own-hearing-aids\/\"<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"name\" : \"Can You Repair Your Own Hearing Aids?\",<br \/>\n  \"author\" : {<br \/>\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",<br \/>\n    \"name\" : \"Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute \"<br \/>\n  },<br \/>\n  \"datePublished\" : \"2018-10-18\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd<br \/>\n  \"dateModified\" : \"2018-10-18\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd<br \/>\n  \"image\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<br \/>\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tools.jpeg\",<br \/>\n\"width\": 696,<br \/>\n\"height\": 100<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"articleSection\" : \"Routine maintenance and a little elbow grease are key to keeping your hearing aids running for years to come.\",<br \/>\n  \"articleBody\" : \"There are a number of troubleshooting techniques you can try that might resolve any issues you are having without the need to send your hearing aids in for repair. Routine maintenance and a little elbow grease are key to keeping your hearing aids running for years to come.\",<br \/>\n  \"url\" : \"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/can-you-repair-your-own-hearing-aids\/\",<br \/>\n  \"headline\" : \"Can You Repair Your Own Hearing Aids?\",<br \/>\n  \"publisher\" : {<br \/>\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",<br \/>\n    \"name\" : \"Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute \",<br \/>\n    \"logo\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<br \/>\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/logo-top28032030.png\",<br \/>\n\"width\": 100,<br \/>\n\"height\": 60<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/script><br \/>\nIf you fancy yourself a handyperson and know the difference between socket, adjustable, and Allen wrenches, you might be tempted to tinker with your <strong>hearing aids<\/strong> should they suddenly quit working. While a DIY mentality is admirable, your Las Vegas audiologist doesn\u2019t recommend attempting to repair hearing aids yourself; they are sophisticated instruments with complex internal circuitry and doing so could void the warranty. October is National Audiology Awareness Month, and we\u2019d like to take the opportunity to let you know there are a number of <a title=\"troubleshooting techniques | Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute\" href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/service\/hearing\/hearing-aid-maintenance-repair\/\">troubleshooting techniques<\/a> you can try that might resolve any issues you are having without the need to send your hearing aids in for repair.<\/p>\n<h2>Routine Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4122\" src=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tools.jpeg\" alt=\"Tools to repair your hearing aid \" width=\"384\" height=\"288\"><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no getting around the fact that <a title=\"hearing aids | Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute\" href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/service\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/\">hearing aids<\/a> are a major investment. For those with <a title=\"hearing loss | WebMD.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/hearing-loss-causes-symptoms-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>, it\u2019s money well spent; hearing aids help the majority of people with impaired hearing communicate more effectively and enjoy a better quality of life. While they are designed to last for a long time \u2013 5-7 years is typical \u2013 hearing aids are exposed to harsh conditions on a daily basis. Heat, moisture, <a title=\"earwax | healthline.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/earwax-buildup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earwax<\/a>, and dirt all take their toll, making it likely that at some point you\u2019ll encounter a situation where they no longer perform as optimally as before. Routine maintenance procedures will go a long way toward extending the life of your hearing aids.<\/p>\n<p>The best preventive strategy involves a little elbow grease. You\u2019ll want to clean your hearing aids every day using a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water, solvents, cleaning fluids, and alcohol, unless you\u2019re toasting to a job well done afterward, because <u>moisture is the enemy<\/u>. Your <a title=\"Las Vegas audiologist | Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute\" href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/about-us\/our-doctors\/\">Las Vegas audiologist<\/a> can provide you with a multi-tool, a sort of Swiss Army Knife for your hearing aids that can help you clean those hard-to-reach places. It includes a wire loop, magnet, and brush (but sadly, no miniature pair of scissors or toothpick), and is useful for removing wax and dirt from nooks and crannies. Even your best efforts won\u2019t yield perfect results, so we recommend you schedule a clean-and-check appointment with your audiologist in Nevada at least once a year.<\/p>\n<h2>Troubleshooting Tips<\/h2>\n<p>Keeping your hearing aids clean will help, but occasionally you\u2019ll still encounter problems. Some of the more common ones \u2013 and solutions you can try at home for resolving them \u2013 include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Feedback\/whistling.<\/strong> If you experience a high-pitched whining when inserting your hearing aids, and you can rule out a child in the general vicinity, you might have simply inserted the devices incorrectly. Try taking them out and putting them back in again. If this doesn\u2019t do the trick, earwax might be clogging the ports. Clean them thoroughly and see if that helps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distortion\/muffled sound. <\/strong>If the sound coming through your hearing aids is distorted or unclear, your battery or contacts might be dirty or corroded. Often, simply opening and reclosing the battery compartment door resolves the problem. If not, try cleaning the battery surfaces and\/or replacing the battery. Also make sure you haven\u2019t inadvertently turned on your hearing aids\u2019 telecoil (T-coil) mode.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No sound. <\/strong>We hate to sound like Captain Obvious here, but please make sure your battery hasn\u2019t died. If not, check to see if the microphone or a sound outlet is clogged, and try changing the wax filter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many times, these simple steps will clear up your problem. If not, PUT AWAY THE TOOLBOX and call your Las Vegas audiologist instead. They\u2019ll either be able to repair your hearing aids in the office or send them away to the manufacturer. The cost will depend on the extent of damage, parts and labor, and any warranty coverage.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on hearing aid maintenance and repair, or to learn more about National Audiology Awareness Month, <a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/request-visit\/\" title=\"Request A Visit\">contact your audiologist today!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you fancy yourself a handyperson and know the difference between socket, adjustable, and Allen wrenches, you might be tempted to tinker with your hearing aids should they suddenly quit working. 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