No product lasts forever, including your hearing aids. Most will function well for three to seven years, so you\u2019ll likely need to replace them every five years on average.<\/p>\n
Wondering why they have such a short lifespan? Several factors cause hearing aids to age quickly\u2014here are a few.<\/p>\n
1) Hearing aids get a lot of daily wear and tear<\/strong>\u2014Hearing aids are exposed to moisture, heat, dirt and earwax for hours a day. Even though they are made of durable material, this prolonged exposure to a harsh environment eventually causes damage.<\/p>\n 2) Hearing aids need proper storage<\/strong>\u2014To extend your hearing aids\u2019 lifespan, keep them in a safe, dry place when you\u2019re not wearing them. A storage case with a dehumidifier will help dry out any built-up moisture inside them.<\/p>\n 3) Hearing aids require regular maintenance and cleaning<\/strong>\u2014Bringing your hearing aids to your hearing care provider for routine checkups helps keep your hearing devices going strong. Your hearing care provider will check and replace any poorly performing parts and professionally clean them.<\/p>\n 4) Certain hearing aid styles fade faster<\/strong>\u2014Behind-the-ear styles typically last longer than in-the-ear designs because more of the electronic elements are outside the moist environment of your ear canal.<\/p>\n 5) Hearing aid technology becomes obsolete<\/strong>\u2014Finding replacement parts to repair hearing aids older than five years can be challenging, as the manufacturer might not make them anymore. Similarly, the software used to program old hearing aids may no longer work, so if your prescription changes, reprogramming them could be impossible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Consider purchasing new hearing devices when:<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhen to Buy New Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n
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