According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 15% of Americans over the age of 18 reported some form of hearing loss. With this statistic in mind, it’s projected that nearly 28 million adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. As a prevalent and useful tool that allows patients the ability to communicate, listen, and participate in daily activities with added ease, it’s important to know when your apparatus is malfunctioning. Here are a few tell-tale signs it’s time to visit your audiology clinic for repairs. 

Indicators Your Hearing Aids Need Repairs

1. Distorted Sound

Do voices or other noises sound distorted? If swapping your batteries and adjusting the settings on your hearing aids fail to curb the issue, schedule a professional repair appointment to ensure there isn’t any corrosion—which can lead to poor battery connection.

2. Volume Fluctuations

Hearing aids do have volume controls which allow the user to turn the dial up or down depending on the situation and environment. Once you’ve set the volume, your aids should steadily maintain that level. On-going fluctuations or spotty hearing that goes in and out indicate a malfunction.

3. Physical Defects

While hearing aids are designed and built for daily use, wear and tear can occur, especially if the device is dropped or scratched. Cracks in the shell, worn out tubing, or a broken shell need to be replaced in a timely manner to prevent the need for extensive repairs or a total replacement down the line. 

When you need a hearing aid repair, contact Glacier Ear Nose & Throat and Glacier Hearing Services. They have been providing comprehensive care to residents throughout Flathead County, MT, for over 30 years. If you’re looking for a multi-faceted ENT and hearing center that believes in offering quality, convenient service, call today at (406) 752-8330 to schedule your first appointment. For additional insight into their friendly bedside manner, which earned them the title of Best Audiologist in the Flathead Valley®, visit their website.