{"id":1875,"date":"2019-10-14T09:25:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T16:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soundadviceburbank.fm1.dev\/?p=1875"},"modified":"2022-06-08T09:30:25","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T16:30:25","slug":"how-to-test-buy-and-change-hearing-aid-batteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soundadviceburbank.com\/how-to-test-buy-and-change-hearing-aid-batteries\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Test, Buy and Change Hearing Aid Batteries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hearing aids are\u00a0powered by batteries\u00a0and, in most cases, they last between three to 10 days. How long they last can depend on a range of factors, such as the type and size of hearing aid, the size of the battery, how you maintain the hearing aid, and more. If you ever need more specific advice about managing your hearing aid or improving your battery life, asking your audiologist can always help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here, we\u2019re going to look at the basics you should know about your hearing aid batteries, including how to test them, buy them, and change them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to change your battery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The hearing aid should automatically let you know when it\u2019s time to change it. When the battery starts running low, it should start giving off some short beeps. These beeps will repeat every now and then as the battery gets closer to running out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the battery is about to run out immediately, you will hear a different series of beeps, often four beeps in a row, before the hearing aid turns off. This may happen shortly after the initial warning beeps, or after an hour, depending on how quickly the battery is draining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should remove a worn-battery and dispose of it as soon as you can. When you insert a new battery, you should hear a jingle playing when you turn it on. The hearing aid may also start whistling if it is not put on, to indicate that it has a charged battery and is ready to use. This whistling should stop when you put it back on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing your battery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your hearing is turned off, it may be because the battery has died, but it may also be due to other issues, such as a malfunction. There are a couple of ways to test the battery to see if that\u2019s the cause. The first method is to use a battery tester. When you place the battery on this device (with the positive\/+ mark facing upwards) and slide it along the surface, following the arrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have a battery tester, you can also try listening to the hearing aid when you install the battery and close the battery door. When it is in your hand, it should make a squealing or whistling noise. Hold it up to your ear. If it\u2019s making that noise, it means the battery is working properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changing the battery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How you change the battery in your device can depend on the type of hearing aid you were. However, the steps are largely the same for all styles and models of hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n