Understanding Battery Issues in Your Hearing Aid

Whether you are getting new hearing aids, or you have had them for a while, understanding the battery can help you get the most out of your experience. As with anything in life, there may come a point in your journey where you come across an issue with the batteries in your hearing aids.

Understanding Hearing Aid Batteries

There are different types of batteries used in hearing aids, and the ones that you have will depend on the type of hearing aid that you have, as well as your needs. Understanding what these are can better help you resolve any issues. The two most common types of batteries used in hearing aids are rechargeable batteries and disposable batteries. Rechargeable batteries need to be charged regularly to work, whereas disposable batteries will last five and 15 days and then they need to be changed.

Common Hearing Aid Battery Issues

If you find yourself with a hearing aid battery issue, it can be frustrating. To help you better understand and resolve the issue quickly, here are some of the most common hearing aid battery issues that you may come across.

Battery Capacity

Hearing aids and batteries come in a range of sizes. Depending on the size of the battery that is housed in your hearing aid, will determine how much energy is stored and how long it will last. Some hearing aids require more power than others, depending on the type of hearing aid and how much support you require from it. Sometimes an issue may occur simply because the battery has run out. You may also have the wrong kind of battery for your hearing aid or have a low-quality battery in the device.

Environment

Did you know that environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity can impact your hearing aid batteries? The lifetime and ability of your battery can be impacted if the conditions are too damp, dry, hot or cold. Moisture can build up in the batteries in places where humidity is high, which can cause corrosion or rapid drainage. You should consider the way that you spend your time, at home and work, as well as where you store your hearing aids when you are not using them.

Cleanliness

The performance of hearing aid batteries can be quickly impacted by dirt and debris. If you use your hearing aids regularly, then a build-up is perfectly normal. It can also happen if you don’t use them often, and they are sitting collecting dust or left in less-than-ideal places. Make sure you avoid liquids and other items around your hearing aids and clean them regularly.

Batteries are the life force of your hearing aids. Make sure you have the right kind of battery for your device, and ensure you consider these common factors when problem-solving an issue. Speak to your audiologist if you are having an issue with your battery. They will be able to help you with any hearing aid repairs that you need.