When was the last time you took your hearing aids in for a maintenance checkup? Your hearing aids, like any other electronic device, require regular tune-ups and repairs. You can perform some maintenance tasks at home, but scheduling regular checkups with your audiologist is crucial.
What Are the Benefits of a Hearing Aid Checkup?
If your hearing aids are working just fine, it may be tempting to view a hearing aid checkup as unnecessary and skip it altogether. While we’re happy that your hearing aids are suiting your hearing needs, we disagree that a checkup is unnecessary. Professional tune-ups keep your devices functioning at their highest level for longer. Let’s discuss the two most significant benefits in more detail.
Preventing Bigger Repairs
An audiologist can perform a deep cleaning of your devices, reaching earwax buildup in those nooks and crannies that you might miss during your daily cleaning ritual. Earwax buildup is the biggest cause of hearing aid malfunction, so staying on top of buildup is the number one way to prevent malfunctioning in your own devices.
Moreover, if you have noticed slight issues with your hearing aids, an audiologist can diagnose these issues and sometimes perform on-site repairs. Often, small issues—issues that you believe you can live with—indicate deeper problems that could develop into large-scale repairs if left unattended. If you notice issues like feedback, battery life issues or decreased sound quality, don’t wait to get them looked at.
Keeping Pace with Your Hearing Loss Needs
Even once your custom hearing loss treatment is in place, your hearing loss will continue to develop. Hearing loss progresses gradually, so you may not even notice that your hearing loss needs have changed. Your audiologist, on the other hand, can evaluate how well your hearing aids are serving your hearing loss needs and make adjustments to programs and settings as necessary. Don’t settle when it comes to your hearing; stay on top of these things so you’re always hearing your best.
How Often Should I Schedule Hearing Aid Checkups?
We recommend scheduling a maintenance checkup every six to twelve months. If you missed making an appointment in 2025, the new year is an excellent time to make it up. Call SH Audiology today to schedule an appointment and keep your hearing aids working their best for you.