A few simple habits keep your devices clean, clear, and working their best for years. Here's everything you need, from inserting them correctly to your long-term maintenance schedule.
Every hearing aid is marked with a small colored dot or marker so you always know which is which. It's the same across every brand, an easy rule to remember.
The hearing aid for your right ear is marked with a red dot or indicator. Red, right, both start with "R."
The hearing aid for your left ear is marked with a blue dot or indicator. Keep them paired correctly for the best sound.
The two most common styles go in a little differently. Take your time at first, it gets quick and automatic within a week or two.
To remove: lift the aid from behind the ear, then gently pull the wire to slide the dome out of the canal. Never pull the thin wire alone.
To remove: grasp the edge or removal line and pull up and out, following the natural shape of your ear. Tilt slightly forward to release the seal.
A quick nightly habit prevents most hearing aid problems. Do this when you take them out for the day.
Wipe each aid with a soft, dry cloth to remove earwax, moisture, and oils. Never use water, wipes, or alcohol on the device.
Use the small brush to gently clear the microphone ports and the dome or wax guard, where debris likes to collect.
Place them in their charger or, for battery models, open the battery door in a dry case or dehumidifier overnight.
Wipe, brush, and charge or dry your aids before bed.
Replace the wax guard or filter to keep sound crisp and clear.
Swap domes (if you wear them) and come in for a follow-up.
An annual hearing test keeps your prescription accurate.
Most hearing aids last about four to five years before an upgrade.
Hearing aids are water-resistant, but not waterproof. These simple habits protect them from the two biggest threats: moisture and wax.
With good care, most hearing aids last about four to five years. We'll help you keep yours performing, and tell you honestly when an upgrade is genuinely worth it.
Come in once a year for a hearing test to keep your prescription accurate, and every six months for a follow-up to clean, check, and fine-tune your devices.
Cleaning, adjustments, new filters, or a check-up, we're a call away, in office, at home, or remotely. Let's keep you hearing your best.