Addressing Low Battery and Power Issues in Your Hearing Aids

Hearing aid batteries can last anywhere from three days to three weeks depending on the model, features and amount of time you use them. When your batteries aren’t working properly or are losing power, you can experience significant problems with your devices. So, if you’re at a restaurant and suddenly can’t hear the waiter, your hearing aid might have battery or power issues. Fortunately, several simple solutions exist before you call your audiologist for hearing aid repairs. Consider these reasons for battery or power issues to see if you can resolve your hearing aid issues.

Is Your Battery Low?

The simplest solution is that your battery might be low. Many modern models warn you that your hearing aid has low power. If moisture is in the air, it can sometimes trigger the low battery alert a little earlier than usual. Reset your hearing aids, which may last a little longer until you can charge them.

Did Your Hearing Aids Get Wet?

Whether caught in the rain or dropped in a puddle, wet hearing aids can sometimes wear out the battery life. To preserve the life of your hearing aids, remove the wet battery and dry the hearing aid in a room temperature area with a dry tissue or towel.

Give it a few days to air out to see if the moisture is gone. Then, replace the previous battery with a new one to see if the battery issue is resolved. If you are still experiencing issues, call your audiologist as quickly as possible for hearing aid repairs.

Have They Been Exposed to High Humidity?

You may not realize it, but if your hearing aids are exposed to areas with high moisture, the vents in your hearing aid may become blocked. The moisture can also infiltrate the chemicals in the battery, leading them to work less effectively. To resolve this issue, remove the batteries when the hearing aids are not in use for a few days, purchase a dehumidifier, and avoid storing them in bathrooms or areas of the home with high humidity.

Are You Suddenly in an Area with High Altitude?

If you take your hearing aids with you on a trip to the mountains or on a plane, this can drain your battery life. Ensure you fully charge your batteries or bring a spare pair for journeys like this, as batteries on their last bit of charge can quickly wear out when going from areas of low to high altitude.

Are Your Batteries Over Six Months Old?

It might sound like a great idea to buy hearing aid batteries in advance. But over time, the charge for batteries reduces, meaning they are less effective than when you first bought them. If you purchased your batteries over six months ago, they would run out faster. If your hearing aid runs out of charge quickly, the issue is likely the batteries and not the hearing aid.

Still experiencing issues? If none of these issues is impacting your hearing aid battery or power, call your audiologist for hearing aid repairs. Don’t let minor hearing aid concerns stop you from hearing.