Call Today Atlanta (770) 574-4819 Visit Our Website http://hearatlanta.com 1713 Mt. Vernon Road, Suite #3 Atlanta, GA 30338 Hearing Aid Troubleshooting If you are having difficulty with your hearing aids, do not panic! There are things you can do to troubleshoot your issues at home. Sometimes there are simple fixes to seemingly complicated issues. Try out these tips at home before running in for repairs!

1. Hearing Aid Troubleshooting
If you are having difficulty with
your hearing aids, do not panic!
There are things you can do to
troubleshoot your issues at home.
Sometimes there are simple fixes
to seemingly complicated issues.
Try out these tips at home before
running in for repairs!
Make a good visual inspection of the outside of the
aid. On the portion that fits into your ear, is there
any ear wax blockage visible? Is there any
obstruction or debris? Take a soft dry cloth and
wipe down the outside casing. Locate the small
pick-like tool that came with your aids. Holding the
hearing aid ear canal portion down toward the

2. ground and away from your body, gently pick the
openings clear of any buildup or blockage. If your
aid is equipped with a vent (a small tunnel running
the full length of the aid), locate the small filament
tool and run it fully through the opening.
Take a listen. How does the aid sound after trying
this? Does it still sound unusual, or even dead? Try
this. Check your battery positioning. Is the battery
door fully closed? Take out the battery, reposition,
and close the door again. Listen again. Still not
working properly? Change the battery. Be certain
the proper size is used and that the battery door is
fully closed without forcing the battery into the aid.
Even a new pack of batteries can contain a dud.
Try a new one.

3. Listen again. If your aid is still not working
correctly, you might try dehumidifying your
instruments. It may be that moisture has
hampered proper functioning. Even slight moisture
build-up can sometimes cause the aid to work
improperly. Dehumidify your aid overnight in an
electronic dehumidifier, a jar of desiccant, or place
in a bag of uncooked dried rice. Remember to
remove your battery prior to this step.
Listen again. If these steps haven’t helped, contact
your audiologist. They may have an in-house
repair clinic. Be prepared for either going without
your aid for a short period or for wearing a loaner
while your aid is sent out. Manufacturer’s repair
time varies dependent on the company and the
issue. Talk with your provider about your hearing
aid issues now!

4. For More Information, Call Atlanta Hearing
Associates At: (770) 574-4819
Or
Visit Us At:
http://hearing-aids-atlanta-ga.com