Hearing Aid Repair
Today’s hearing aids are durable and withstand much use and abuse; however, certain elements still cause damage to devices and require occasional repair. With simple cleaning and care, costly hearing aid repairs can be prevented.
Ear Wax and Hearing Aids
The most common problem for hearing aids is ear wax. Everyone produces it. It is natural, and some folks have more than others. For hearing aids that “live” inside the ear canal, sooner or later, ear wax will be a problem. However, with proper care and cleaning, you can avoid or easily resolve ear wax issues. Your audiologist should teach you how to clean your hearing aids properly. If you are concerned wax has entered the hearing aids, or if you are tired of trying to figure them out, please stop by Sound Relief Hearing Center. We have the special tools, equipment, magnification, and experience to fix problems quickly without creating additional issues.
We have several helpful hearing aid repair and maintenance videos on YouTube.
Oticon Hearing Aids
Widex Hearing Aids
Resound Hearing Aids
Starkey Hearing Aids
Phonak Hearing Aids
Lyric Hearing Aids
General Hearing Aid Repair
If we can’t fix your hearing aid at our hearing center, we will send it to the manufacturer for repair. Most manufacturers require hearing aids to be sent to them by an audiologist – not the patient
Other reasons for hearing aid repairs include:
- Exposure to water.
- Physical damage from being dropped or stepped on.
- Exposure to high levels of humidity or prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures (i.e., left in your car during summer or winter).
- Hearing aids may also need special attention after a few years of use.
Keep in mind they are small devices that house miniature electronic parts. Over time, dust and debris may enter the hearing aid through the microphones or sound opening, which can eventually damage its internal components.
The good news is most new hearing aids come with a warranty that covers repairs for a given amount of time. These warranties range from one to four years, depending on the manufacturer and where you purchased the hearing aid.
Why choose us?
- We have over 70 years of experience working with all hearing aid styles and all of the manufacturers – past and present. You will not be able to surprise us with anything – new or old.
- We do require that you visit one of our seven locations (located in Colorado and Arizona) with your hearing aid so that we can see how it fits in your ear. While there may be a few cases where a hearing aid is beyond repair, most of the time we can fix it quickly and at no charge.
- We can fix hearing aids made by most manufacturers, including Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Widex, Starkey, and many more. If you bought Costco hearing aids or ordered hearing aids online, they may not be worth the cost of the repair. Wherever you purchased your devices, we can give you an honest opinion of whether an out-of-warranty repair is a wise investment.