The last blog in our series of Top Tips for getting the most out of your hearing aids covers some of the common problems you might experience, and how you can solve them.
“My hearing aids aren’t working.”
• Check that the battery is fitted correctly
• Check whether you need a new battery
• Check that the hearing aid is clean and clear of wax deposits
“Everything sounds muffled.”
• Clean your hearing aid thoroughly using the equipment provided
• Check for build up of wax on any part of the hearing aid, especially where the sound comes out
• Your hearing levels may have changed since your last check-up
“The hearing aid keeps whistling.”
• It is quite common for your hearing aids to whistle if they are turned on, but not fitted into your ear. Whistling from a hearing aid during insertion or removal from the ear is quite normal if the hearing aid is switched on
• Check that your hearing aid is correctly inserted into your ear – it may be poorly fitted
• Clean your hearing aid thoroughly using the equipment provided
• “Feedback” is sometimes caused when the volume control is adjusted and your hand reflects the sound back into the instrument’s microphone. This should stop when you move your hand
If you have any other hearing aid problems, or want any more tips as to how to get the best out of your hearing aids, why not get in touch with us using the comments section.
