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Call Today (706) 705-4781 Visit Our Website www.Hearing-Aids-Athens-GA.com Is your hearing aid not working properly? There are a few basic causes of hearing aid malfunction that you may be able to fix yourself! 1610 Mars Hill Road Watkinsville GA 30677 (706) 705-4781
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Hearing Aid Help
Is your hearing aid not working properly? There are a few basic
causes of hearing aid malfunction that you may be able to fix
yourself!
To reduce these problems from happening again, we have provided a few suggestions to help you at home. If you are ever uncertain
about handling your hearing aid, contact your hearing healthcare professional!
In order for your hearing aid to function properly, sound must be able to enter the
microphone, travel through the circuitry within the
hearing aid and then exit into the ear canal. The
process of sound travel can be easily disrupted by
obstructions, equipment breakdowns or user error.
Common hearing aid problems:
If your hearing
“whistles” in the ear:The device is blocked with ear wax- change
the wax filter and brush device clean
with dry towel.
If the volume of your hearing aid drops:
Low battery- replace the battery
Moisture in device- put device in drying box over
nightThe device is blocked
with ear wax- change the wax filter and brush device clean with dry
towel.
If the hearing aid is not working at all:
There is no battery in device- insert new battery
The battery is dead- replace with new battery
The battery door is not closed completely- shut
battery door.
If your hearing aid hurts your ear:
The device is not properly positioned- remove device and
re-insert it.
If your hearing aid is difficult to insert:
Use a small drop of lubricant to smear, like Oto-Ease, on the hearing aid portion inserting
your hearing aid.