Hearing Device Maintenance in Victoria

The Essentials for Peak Performance

Today's modern devices are made to rigorous standards and rarely malfunction. However, the ear can, at times, be a moist, dark, warm environment where electronics can suffer breakdowns if not regularly maintained and cleaned. Here are a few suggestions that can help to keep your devices working more efficiently.

• Never store your devices in damp environments like the bathroom.
• Never leave the battery in the device if you don't intend to wear it daily.
• Leave the battery door open so that air can more easily circulate into the device.
• Use a "dry aid" kit if you live in or travel to tropical climates. Also, it is a good idea if you are an active person who perspires a lot.
• Have your ears checked regularly for wax — use drops for your ears on a regular basis if you accumulate wax quickly.
• Avoid leaving the device(s) near or in extreme temperatures, e.g., never leave devices in the glove box of a car or near a heater.
• Be careful when using personal grooming products; products like hairspray, aftershave, suntan lotion, etc., can block microphones, volume controls and other controls on the device(s).
• Remember to remove the tab from the battery before inserting it into the hearing device.

Hearing devices generally have an industry-standard colour coding system, with red representing the right ear and blue representing the left ear. The in-the-ear type devices usually have the colours on the casing, whilst the behind-the-ear devices typically have the colour coding inside or around the battery door compartment. Most ear-mould manufacturers follow the same practice.

These tips are some general suggestions to prolong and maintain the performance of your hearing device(s) that you can do at home. Naturally, Hearing Aid Specialists will endeavour to help in our usual prompt and friendly way when you need us. Select the type of hearing device you have in the menu bar and follow the suggestions on how to maintain your particular device(s) best.