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What is the best place to buy hearing aid batteries?
Tuesday, September 27th 2011
Buying hearing aid batteries at a local hearing center is often the best option for most hearing aid wearers, due to convenience, price, and quality of the product.
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Where should I go for hearing aid repairs?
Tuesday, September 13th 2011
Hearing aid repairs are best completed by the hearing aid manufacturer. Take your hearing aid to your local hearing center to have it sent in for repair.
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What hearing aid accessories do I need with my new hearing aids?
Monday, April 11th 2011
Hearing aid accessories needed for use with your hearing aids depends on the type or model of hearing aid you purchase as well as how you will be using your hearing aids.
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What types of things cause the need for hearing aid repair?
Wednesday, August 18th 2010
Certain common elements can cause damage to hearing aids and require them to be repaired. With simple cleaning and care steps, hearing aid repair can be prevented.
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How often do I need to change hearing aid batteries and when will I know it is time to change them?
Wednesday, February 3rd 2010
Typically hearing aid batteries last 5-14 days based on 16 hours per day use cycle. Generally, the smaller the battery size, the shorter the battery life. The sizes of hearing aid batteries are listed below along with their standard number and color codes.
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What are the best methods for cleaning ears and removing ear wax?
Monday, March 16th 2009
There are many over-the-counter products availabe that can manage ear wax build-up, but if the problem persists, you may need to visit a doctor or hearing care professional.
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Are hearing aid batteries toxic? And how long do hearing aid batteries last?
Monday, October 13th 2008
Are hearing aid batteries toxic? And how long to hearing aid batteries last?
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How often do I need to change my hearing aid batteries?
Monday, October 13th 2008
Hearing aid batteries come in different sizes, with smaller batteries generally having a shorter life than larger ones. The amount of power required to run your hearing aid and...
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Mercury Free versus Zinc Air Batteries
Monday, September 8th 2008
I recently noticed that hearing aid batteries are available in a "mercury free" option. Aren't all zinc air hearing aid batteries free of mercury?
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Letting a Hearing Aid Battery 'Power Up'
Monday, January 22nd 2007
How critical is it after pulling the tab to wait a minute or so before putting the battery in the device?
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Leaving the Battery Door Open for Longer Battery Life
Monday, December 4th 2006
Do you get improved battery life if you keep the battery door open at night with the hearing aid off? Are there any general guidelines for this on the different battery sizes?
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Hearing Aid Battery Tester
Monday, October 16th 2006
Is there a device that is more accurate for testing batteries? The battery testers now seem to give the same information on the same batteries.
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Why Do Some Batteries in the Same Package Last Longer Than Others?
Monday, September 4th 2006
Why do some batteries in the same package last longer than others?
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Rapid Discoloration of Earmold Tubing
Monday, August 14th 2006
I have a patient with BTEs. Within 2-weeks of use, his earmold tubes turn smokey-gray color. I've used Westone 13 Thick clear and Disappear tubing. Do you have any suggestions on how to keep the tubing from getting discolored so quickly? He does not pers
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Should I Refrigerate My Hearing Aid Batteries?
Monday, August 7th 2006
Hearing aid batteries: to refrigerate or not to refrigerate?
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Hearing Aid Batteries Only Lasting 4 Hours
Monday, July 3rd 2006
From time to time, my batteries only last about 4 hours and I have to change them. These are fresh Rayovac batteries. Any suggestions?
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Cleaning Wax Stains from the Ear Mold
Monday, June 5th 2006
I have used baby wipes to clean my ear molds as advised but unfortunately I cannot get remove the stain from the ear wax. Can you please advise me if there is a cleaning solution which can be used to remove these brown stains, and where I can purchase it?
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When to Change Batteries
Monday, May 29th 2006
Do you think that if the battery quits on one hearing aid, you should change the other at the same time so that the voltage will be the same on both ears?
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How Do I Reactivate My Hearing Aid Desiccant?
Monday, April 3rd 2006
I have been searching the Internet to no avail. Please give me directions on how to "reactivate" metal can desiccants.
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Rotation of Battery Packages
Monday, February 13th 2006
Ive noticed in the larger stores that they rotate the battery packages. They put the older packs first on the shelf like produce.
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Rayovac Ultra vs Advanced
Monday, February 6th 2006
What is the difference between Rayovac Ultra and Advanced hearing aid batteries?
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Adhesive Left on Battery from Tab
Monday, January 30th 2006
Sometimes when patients pull the tabs off the back of the hearing aid battery, its sticky and hard to remove. Is this normal?
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Hearing Aid Batteries in a Dry Aid Kit. Yes or No?
Monday, January 23rd 2006
There has been a lot of controversy about keeping batteries in dry aid kit overnight. What is your recommendation?
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Corrosion in Hearing Aid Batteries
Monday, January 16th 2006
Is corrosion a problem for hearing aid batteries? A patient returned a package of hearing aid batteries because he dropped it in the sink. He retrieved it right away, but it was covered with corrosion, and he sent the package back to us.
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Headband Options for Bone Conduction Aids
Monday, January 9th 2006
I would like to enquire as to what is currently accepted as the most useful with soft headbands for bone conduction hearing aids? Is it best to buy a fabric headband, and attach the bone conduction aid with velcro? Are there any companies that provide suc
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