{"id":1758,"date":"2015-01-22T19:00:53","date_gmt":"2015-01-22T19:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pdxent.com\/?p=1758"},"modified":"2019-12-10T17:43:58","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T17:43:58","slug":"guide-diy-hearing-aid-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/guide-diy-hearing-aid-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to DIY Hearing Aid Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even with the best maintenance and care, most Portland hearing aid wearers encounter problems with their devices from time to time. Not every issue has a simple solution, but many commonly occurring problems can be addressed at home. With a basic understanding of how your hearing aids function, you can troubleshoot plenty of problems by yourself. Of course, anytime you encounter an unfamiliar or unmanageable problem, it\u2019s a good idea to schedule an appointment with your Portland <a href=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/our-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hearing loss doctor<\/a> right away.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DIY-Hearing-Aid-Repairs-300x251.png\" alt=\"DIY Hearing Aid Repairs\" width=\"600\" height=\"451\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1768\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Hearing Aid Repair Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Your hearing aid is making a whistling, whooshing or howling sound. <\/h3>\n<p>There are three possible culprits causing this problem: an earwax buildup, poor insertion or a weak battery. First, take out your hearing aid and reinsert it in your ear. If this doesn\u2019t solve the problem, trying cleaning the device\u2019s ports with a wax pick or multi-tool. If the problem still isn\u2019t resolved, try replacing the battery to see if this solves the unwanted sound. If none of these seem to resolve the noise, you will need to call a <a href=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portland hearing aid professional <\/a>to schedule a repair appointment.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>The sounds coming through your hearing devices are too quiet. <\/h3>\n<p>Quiet, hard-to-hear sound is typically due to one of two causes: problematic tubing or an earwax blockage. First, clean the hearing aid, battery contacts and tubing with a cloth, wax pick and multi-tool. If this doesn\u2019t help, check your tubing for damage or a moisture buildup and replace if necessary. If these solutions don\u2019t work, your hearing may have changed. Seek the help of a Portland hearing loss doctor to assess your hearing and make the necessary adjustments to your hearing aids\u2019 settings.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Your hearing aid isn\u2019t producing sound. <\/h3>\n<p>There are many causes of a nonfunctioning hearing aid. First, check that your hearing aid is turned on and set to \u201cmicrophone.\u201d Next, ensure your battery is inserted correctly and the compartment is completely closed. After you\u2019ve confirmed that everything is in its place, it\u2019s time to try cleaning a variety of parts of the hearing aid including the microphone, tubing, sound outlet, wax filter and ear mold. Finally, try inserting a new battery into the device. If none of these work, you may have a damaged or defective device that requires the attention of an audiologist.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>The sounds you hear are distorted or unclear. <\/h3>\n<p>Warped sounds are usually the result of the device being on the wrong settings or a problem related to a hearing aid\u2019s battery. First, ensure your hearing aid\u2019s volume isn\u2019t turned up too high and the device isn\u2019t set to \u201ctele-coil.\u201d Next, try carefully cleaning the batteries and battery contacts, which can cause distortion when dirty or eroded. If the problem persists, you will need to visit a hearing loss doctor for a professional cleaning or parts replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you wear hearing aids, you may be surprised at your at-home troubleshooting capabilities. Before you visit your Portland hearing loss doctor for a major repair, try these simple solutions to help you hear right away without delay!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even with the best maintenance and care, most Portland hearing aid wearers encounter problems with their devices from time to time. Not every issue has a simple solution, but many commonly occurring problems can be addressed at home. With a basic understanding of how your hearing aids function, you can troubleshoot plenty of problems by&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1768,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"DIY Hearing Aid Repair | PDX ENT | Hearing Aids Portland","_seopress_titles_desc":"If you wear hearing aids, you may be surprised at your at-home capabilities. 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