What are Hearing Aid Clean and Check Appointments?

Just like a car needs routine tune-ups, your hearing aids require regular maintenance to ensure they remain in tip-top shape. That’s where hearing aid clean and check appointments come in.

Hearing aids are an investment in not only your hearing health, but also your everyday quality of life. These routine appointments help extend the lifespan of your devices and ensure they work as effectively as possible. In fact, studies have shown that people who regularly attend these follow-up appointments experience significantly fewer issues with their hearing aids than those who don’t.¹

In this blog, we explain everything you need to know about hearing aid clean and check appointments, including what they are, why they matter, and when to schedule them.

Hearing Aid Clean and Check Appointments

Since hearing aids are meant to be worn every day, it’s only natural that they will need a little extra TLC every now and then. A hearing aid clean and check appointment is a professional maintenance visit where your hearing care specialist cleans, inspects, and tests your devices. They will also answer any questions you may have about your hearing aids, help you troubleshoot issues, and more.

During a clean and check, your hearing specialist will:

Give your hearing aids a deep cleaning to remove hard to reach earwax, dust, and moisture buildup
Visually inspect your hearing aids components for wear, cracks, or damage
Thoroughly test all components to make sure they’re working properly
Check and replace filters, wax guards, tubing, or other replaceable parts
Evaluate battery performance and replace if needed
Test performance and fix minor malfunctions

A clean and check appointment is also the perfect opportunity to ask questions and get answers about your hearing aids, accessories, and much more. The specialists at U.S. Hearing Solutions in Florida are more than happy to assist you with any of your hearing care needs.

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Signs You Need a Clean and Check Appointment

To keep your hearing aids in tip-top shape, clean and check appointments are recommended every 6 months. However, you may benefit from scheduling a visit sooner if you are experiencing any of the following issues:

Device feedback or whistling
Distorted, unclear, or muffled sound quality
Faster battery drain
No sound or power at all
Visible damage such as cracks or broken components
Ear discomfort or irritation

The Importance of Hearing Aid Clean and Check Appointments

Caring for your overall health and well-being includes prioritizing your hearing health. Clean and check appointments are key to ensuring your hearing aids continue to provide the highest-quality care, comfort, and listening experience that you deserve.

Below, we provide a more in-depth look at why clean and check appointments are so important:

Extend the Lifespan of Your Hearing Aids

Over time, your hearing aids accumulate moisture, earwax, and other buildup that can affect performance and result in major damage if not addressed. Routine clean and checks help combat these issues and prolong the lifespan of your devices, by keeping them clean and in optimal working order.

These appointments also allow your specialist to catch any minor issues early on, before they turn into costly repairs.

Maintain Optimal Performance

Hearing aids are designed to be worn every day, so naturally they are exposure to sweat, body oils, humidity, and other potential contaminants. Over time, they can accumulate earwax, moisture, and other debris which can clog microphones and speakers, making things sound distorted or muffled.

Clean and check appointments include a professional deep cleaning to ensure peak performance and the most clear and accurate sound quality.

Ensure All Day Comfort

Debris build up, normal wear and tear, and even changes in ear shape are common, but can cause irritation and compromise the fit of your hearing aids over time. Regular check-ups with your specialist ensure your devices continue to provide you with clear, comfortable hearing all day, every day.

These appointments allow them to check the fit of your hearing aids to ensure they still sit snugly and comfortably in your ears. If you’re experiencing any discomfort, such as pressure, rubbing, or other irritants, your hearing care specialist will address it promptly.

Enhance Battery Life

Hearing aids rely on small but powerful batteries to function properly. However, without regular maintenance, various factors can cause your batteries to drain faster than expected. This can lead to more frequent battery replacements or charges, and unexpected device shutdowns.

Regular clean and check appointments can maximize your hearing aid battery life, reduce replacement or charging requirements, and ensure they always function reliably when you need them most.

Identify Potential Issues Early

Today’s hearing aids are more advanced than ever, but even the most cutting-edge devices are susceptible to issues if they aren’t cared for properly. Regular clean and check appointments can detect small issues before they turn into major problems.

Whether it’s a weak battery, a hairline crack, or a loose connection, early intervention helps prevent unexpected breakdowns, so you can stay connected to the world around you.

Address Minor Repairs

Clean and check appointments help reduce the need for hearing aid repairs overall, but if an issue does arise, the specialists at U.S. Hearing Solutions are well equipped to help.

Some common reasons for hearing aid repairs include:

Cosmetic damage: Surface-level damage like scratches or casing cracks can escalate to functional damage if left unaddressed.
Feedback: High-pitched whistling coming from your hearing aid is called feedback and can indicate improper fit or other device issues.
Battery issues: Damaged or inefficient batteries can cause issues with sound quality, device reliability, and overall performance.

For more complex issues that can’t be completed in-office, your specialist will send your hearing aids to the manufacturer for repair on your behalf.

Enjoy Ultimate Peace of Mind

Hearing aids are a crucial tool to help you stay connected and engaged with the world around you. When a device malfunctions unexpectedly, it can cause frustration, anxiety, and even social withdrawal.

Regular clean and check appointments ensure that your hearing devices remain in peak working condition, so you can enjoy ultimate peace of mind and clarity wherever life takes you.

New Patient Clean and Check Appointments Available Now at U.S. Hearing Solutions in Florida

Hearing aid clean and check appointments keep them functioning properly and help extend the lifespan of your devices. At U.S. Hearing Solutions, we are proud to offer clean and check appointments for all hearing aids brands, no matter where you bought them.

Don’t wait until problems arise—schedule an appointment at U.S. Hearing Solutions in Florida today.