10 February 2014

How To Take Care Of Rechargeable Hearing Aid Instruments

By Jayne Rutledge


People with aural faculty problems depend on hearing instruments for them properly communicate and hear the sounds around them. This type of device always needs to have electric power in the form of rechargeable or disposable battery for it to work properly. Here are some useful care and handling tips for rechargeable hearing aid instruments for maximum efficiency and usability.

First of all, the device should be kept dry at all times to avoid moisture damage just like any other electrical appliances. See to it that the equipment is wiped clean with its accompanying special cleaning and drying system whenever there is dirt, moisture, perspiration, tear, or any indication of wetness. Prior to sleep, put the instrument in its drying container or connect it to its charger and let the equipment recharge overnight while you at resting.

It is also strongly advice to open the battery door before putting the equipment inside to allow the some moisture to escape into the air. Also, keep the battery in an area which out of reach by the children or pets. When going away on travel, always have a spare battery handy just in case of emergencies.

Always make sure that the battery is clean and has crisp sound quality when mounted to the aid to guarantee proper functioning of the device. Rechargeable batteries abound in the market with a variety of styles that one can easily pick based on his or her own preferences. This environment-friendly battery can be reused many times depending on the brand and the technology used.

Find time also to check the manufacturer's charging guidelines for the battery and be sure to follow them to achieve maximum results. In uneventful cases like getting soaked in a heavy downpour, quickly detach the battery from the hearing aid and let it dry on the drying unit. There are cases when the battery returns to normal functioning after drying but if it fails to do so then better get new battery to replace the damaged one.

It is also recommended to the batteries in a dark area at room temperature and not at the refrigerator. It is not advisable to keep them in the pocket near coins or other metal objects which may cause harm or damage to the battery's performance. Also notice than when the audio quality of the device already distorted or louder than the normal, it's high time to replace battery.

Always keep the ear molds clean by sopping it for 15 to 20 minutes inside the cleansing container with water and cleansing capsule. After which, wash the ear mold with water, dry it using a towel, and remove the remaining moisture with a blower. Regularly check if the ear molds still perfectly fit into the hearing device and do not make noisy feedback at all.

In the end, listen well to the aural-faculty care professionals for their care 101 on handling rechargeable hearing aid instruments. Better check the instrument's warranty based on the model from the audiologist. Enjoy a lasting and wholesome experience with the hearing device.




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