What are the Signs You Need Hearing Aid Repairs?

As someone who wears hearing aids, it’s essential that you understand the signs that they need repairing. The last thing that you need is to be wearing hearing aids that aren’t benefiting you at all, or not to the capacity that they should be. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the signs that you need hearing aid repairs. Keep reading down below if you would like to find out more.

Volume Is Lower

The first sign is that the volume is lower than it was before. If this is not sorted out by simply turning the volume up, then this is a sure-fire sign that there is something wrong with the hearing aid. However, it could also be true that the volume is lower because your hearing has worsened over the last couple of weeks or days. If you think that this might be the case, schedule an appointment with your local hearing instrument specialist (HIS) to talk to them about it. They will be able to determine what the root cause of the problem is, allowing you to get the solution you need sooner rather than later.

Whistling or Feedback

If you hear whistling or feedback coming through your hearing aids, you need to book an appointment with your HIS as soon as possible. There are several causes for this, one of which could be a buildup of earwax around the device, meaning it isn’t working properly. Not only can this be extremely annoying, but it also means you’re not getting the right care for your hearing loss. If you start experiencing this issue, make sure to book an appointment when you can.

Won’t Turn On

Maybe your hearing aid simply won’t turn on. If you have a behind the ear model, you will be able to switch it on and off as you please. However, what happens if it doesn’t come back on? It could be the battery; it could be something a little deeper but the only way to find out is to take it to a HIS. A HIS will be able to troubleshoot the device, figuring out the issue and fixing it immediately.

Intermittent Issues

The final thing that we want to mention is intermittent issues. Some users seem to think that just because the issue is not constant, this means that the hearing aids are okay. This is not the case, and if you are experiencing intermittent issues, then you should contact your HIS to get their advice. They will ask you questions about the issues that you are experiencing, and you need to be completely honest for them to know what the problem is.

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the signs that you need hearing aid repairs. The longer you leave it, the worst it is going to get so you are far better off getting this out of the way and having fully functioning hearing aids again sooner rather than later. 

For more information on how we can help with hearing aid repairs, give Professional Hearing Aid Service a call today at (202) 688-3344!