Do Your Hearing Aids Need Professional Repairs?

Whether you’re a new hearing aid owner or a veteran, it can be challenging to know what to do when your device begins malfunctioning. While these amazing pieces of equipment truly enhance one’s life, there are times when they don’t always work as we’d like them to. Nothing is perfect, of course, so we have to anticipate them falling victim to normal wear and tear.

There may come a time when you need to get the help of an audiologist to professionally repair your device. This won’t always be the case, but here are a few instances in which you’ll need professional repairs:

When Does a Hearing Aid Need Professional Repairs?

If you feel you cannot quite get to the bottom of why your device is acting up, you may be at the stage where professional intervention is probably needed. Here are a few examples of when that might be the case:

Things Sound Quieter

This is a very obvious point to make but it’s something that not a lot of people think of. If things are simply sounding a lot quieter and you are not able to make out what is going on, your device may be beyond basic repairs and may need professional input. It is likely that it is a simple task and that there are some issues with the inner workings.

Your Balance is Somewhat Off

You may feel as though the sound is perfectly fine, but your balance may be slightly off and your perception of everything around you might be slightly skewed. You need your hearing and everything related to that in order to be able to simply collect yourself and move on with the day properly. If you’re feeling a little off or ill, then it may be directly caused by the faulty device in your ear.

You’re Hearing Static

Again, this is quite a fundamental point to make but it’s one that should be mentioned. If your device is giving off lots of static noises and will not quit, then it might be a case of being a professional audiologist and letting them take a look at things. It can be quite common to hear a static noise every now and again, but if it is a consistent occurrence, there is probably something wrong.

Headaches are Becoming Quite Common

If your hearing device is faulty or there is something wrong with it, it may have a huge effect on the way you live your life every day and your health. It may be causing you to have headaches every day and you may not realize that this is why.

How to Examine Your Devices

Of course, you’ll have to check over a few things before you get in touch with your audiologist. While it’s best to let a professional take a look at things, there are some small issues that can be handled at home.

Check The Device Over

Simply take a look at the device and check if there is anything obviously wrong with it. You may have dropped it and something may have fallen out or been moved around. It may be a simple case of removing a particular piece that has been lodged inside – or something of that nature.

Look at the Battery

This might be too basic to even point out, but a lot of people do not think about this kind of thing. They worry that they have a serious issue on their hands when simply the battery has run out or just needs a little boost.

Benefits of Professionally Repairing Your Hearing Aid

The benefits of getting professional repair are that you know you’ll be getting something of value in return. You’ll be mentally and physically more at ease having spoken to your audiologist about everything and you’ll rest easy knowing that you won’t have too many issues in the near future. Professionals will also be able to tell you a thing or two about your device going forward so that you’ll know what to do when issues do flare up in the future.

In the event your hearing aid is damaged more extensively, we will work with the manufacturer to have it repaired. We will keep you posted on any potential repairs and the timeline for when you will be able to get your device back. 

If you want to learn more about professional repairs, you can reach The Hearing Doctors by calling (630) 315-2899 to have a chat with our professionals in this field.