Hearing loss is a common affliction, often caused by earwax buildup, head injury, ear infection, or ruptured eardrums. Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by damage to the cochlea due to illness, genetics, or exposure to loud noises. A damaged cochlea is unable to transmit signals to the brain properly. Many people who experience hearing loss wear hearing aids for treatment, but, as with any technology, hearing aids require regular maintenance and repair to ensure they work properly.
Hearing technology has come a long way in the past few years.
With so many different types of hearing aids for adults to choose from, finding one that fits your lifestyle is easier than ever. Of course, there are general maintenance guidelines to prevent the necessity of hearing aids repairs. To prolong the life of your hearing aid, it should be turned off when not in use. All hearing aids should be protected from water and stored in a cool, dry location. Do not wear your hearing aid while swimming, bathing, showering, or when using spray hair products.
Regular cleaning can prevent the need for many common hearing aids repairs. Wax buildup can cause distorted sound or no sound at all. Changing wax filters, cleaning batteries and contacts, and brushing out the microphone opening are all easy fixes to keep your hearing aid working smoothly.
Because 60% of people with hearing loss are in educational settings or the work force, it is important that they are able to hear clearly. Diligently changing hearing aid batteries ensures that they will not experience sudden hearing loss or distorted sound due to dead or dying batteries.
When buying a hearing aid, you are making an investment in your hearing and quality of life. Keeping your hearing aid in good condition and making appropriate hearing aids repairs will ensure that you are able to keep doing all the activities you love. Don’t let your hearing loss slow you down.