Hearing aids are small devices designed to make sounds louder for people with hearing loss. They can improve hearing and have a significant impact on daily life. However, hearing aids might need repairs occasionally. Regular maintenance is necessary to keep them working properly and ensure they continue to provide good sound quality.

Recognizing the following signs that your hearing aid may need repairs can enable you to seek professional advice and support. Remember, your audiologist is there to provide guidance, ensuring you’re making the best decisions for your hearing health. Don’t hesitate to reach out for their expertise.

No Sound

If your hearing aids do not produce sound, this is a indicator of a problem with your hearing aids. No sound coming through can be something as simple as requiring a new battery or removing a blockage from the tubing. It can also indicate internal damage and need more extensive repairs. If you have changed the battery and nothing is blocking sound from the device to your ear, talk to your audiologist for further hearing aid repairs.

Physical Damage

If you see any signs of physical damage on your hearing aids, then you need to get them repaired before they cause more damage to the internal components. Cracked casing or damaged tubing, can impact the quality of the results produced by your hearing aid. Neglecting to get any physical damage on the device repaired can lead to further damage internally and externally and potentially require a replacement.

A Whistling Sound

If you have noticed a whistling sound when wearing your hearing aid, this is a sign your hearing aid may need a repair. However, if you do experience this sound, it can indicate that something is amiss with the electrical components inside the device, or it can be due to poorly fitted hearing aids or a blockage in the tube. If your hearing aid is fitted correctly and there is no blockage, then you need to get your hearing checked professionally to determine the cause of the whistling sound.

Device Doesn’t Turn On

If your hearing aid doesn’t turn on, check the battery. A flat battery will not power your device and will result in it not turning on. However, if changing the battery doesn’t resolve the issue, you need to get dedicated hearing aid repairs to understand what is happening and fix any internal damage that might have occurred.

The Device is Wet

If you notice any moisture on your device, there is a strong possibility that water damage has occurred. Your hearing aid must always be kept dry, as water can damage the internal electrical components. Although most modern hearing aids are water-resistant, they are not fully waterproof, meaning that if they are submerged in water or moisture isn’t cleared away quickly, you’re at risk of water damage. If your hearing aid is wet and not working correctly, it’s time to get hearing aid repairs.

If you are not sure if you need repairs for your hearing aids, schedule an appointment with an audiologist.