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Thousands of people rely on their hearing aids to help them to hear better all over the world. The whole point of hearing aids is to ensure that any hearing loss is supported and enhanced as much as possible. Hearing aids are designed to make your life as easy as possible, and they can also make you safer at the same time.

The thing is hearing aids are not actually magical! They do wear out, and they do need to have repairs and be replaced from time to time. There are several reasons that your hearing aids could wear out and need hearing aid repairs, and your audiologist will be able to talk you through all of these reasons if you have in-depth questions during your appointment.

Some of the signs that you should look out for when it comes to signs your hearing aids need repairs include:

Changing volumes

Are you noticing the volume fluctuating? It should remain at a manageable level and only change as you want it to. If you notice it going up and down without your controlling it, then it's time for your hearing aids to be inspected by your audiologist.

They will be able to tell you whether your hearing aids need to be replaced or if they're faulty. Internal issues require repairs, and your audiologist is going to be able to tell you whether or not you should get a whole new hearing aid or if a simple repair will do the job.

The case or microphone are broken

You can see the physical damage done to a hearing aid and if you notice that the wear and tear of yours leaves it unfit for use, then it's time to speak to your audiologist about hearing aid repairs. Worn out components of your hearing aid can make it unfit for performance and cracks in the casing and tubing can interrupt your ability to hear clearly.

These aren't things that you should ever leave: they should be fixed as soon as possible. If you don't get them fixed early, they could lead to even more costly repairs. The smaller issues can be fixed without your hearing aids needing to be sent away.

Whistling

Are you hearing loud whistling sounds? This could indicate a fault with your hearing aids that even hearing aid repairs may not be able to fix. Incorrectly fitted hearing aids and the presence of wax in the ear could lead to a high-pitched whistling in the inner ear, which you can avoid with repaired or new hearing aids. Any issues like this with your device need to be reported to your audiologist so that you can get them fixed properly.

Continuous issues

Your hearing aids won't last you forever, but they shouldn't have constant issues and they could be faulty if this is the case for you. If you are dealing with persistent hearing aid issues, then you need to get some professional help with this! You can only do so many adjustments yourself and if you notice that your hearing aids need repairs often, it may even be worth switching them out so that you end up with a brand-new set of hearing aids that embrace newer technologies and are a little more robust.

Your hearing is getting worse

Hearing aids are designed to enhance your hearing, so if yours is getting worse, you need to take it in for hearing aid repairs. Hearing aids are supposed to deliver high quality support for your hearing, and it's important that you contact an audiologist if this is no longer happening for you. They can reassess the hearing aids properly to ensure that you are using one that suits you. They may even talk you through new hearing aid technologies and recommend an upgrade or a model change.

The hearing aid buzzes

A hearing aid that's about to die is one that will continue to buzz in your ears. When they are inoperative, your hearing aids will stop working as effectively as you want them to and this is where you can get yours repaired or replaced quickly. There is every chance that you should be checking the tubing for a wax blockage as it could just need a clean – again, contacting an audiologist is smart here.

Speak to an audiologist today

When you speak to Adirondack Audiology, you can book an appointment to get your hearing aid checked and repaired as necessary. Call us today at 800-273-9536 ensures that you get through to experts who understand your hearing aids, how they work, how to repair them and what could be going wrong.

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