How long does a hearing aid last?
For hearing aid users, spending a lot of money on a hearing aid, of course, wants to use it for many years. But there are also unsatisfactory ones, it doesn’t take long for this or that problem to appear. I sent the company back and forth for maintenance several times, but I haven’t used it for a long time, so I can’t help but feel bad. So how long does a hearing aid last?
The design life of hearing aids is 5-8 years. We first rule out the technical problems of the hearing aids themselves. There are many factors that are determined by the user, such as the user’s earwax secretion, dust or humidity in the working environment. These factors account for 70% of the total failure rate of hearing aids, so it is necessary to clean and maintain hearing aids at ordinary times.
How to prolong the use of hearing aids
Pay attention to the following aspects during use, and do a good job of cleaning and maintenance of hearing aids in order to prolong the service life of hearing aids.
1. Moisture-proof: Hearing aids are made of electronic components, so moisture-proof is extremely important for electronic equipment. Therefore, do not wear hearing aids when washing your face, hair, swimming or raining; if you are sweating, you should dry them in time to prevent sweat from seeping into the hearing aids; do not place the hearing aids in wet environments such as bathrooms. When the hearing aid is not in use, put the hearing aid in a drying box (pay attention to whether the desiccant in the box is invalid) or dry it in an electronic care package. In winter, pay attention to whether there are water droplets in the ear mold tube.
2. Anti-corrosion: Keep away from various corrosive items. If the hearing aid is not used for a long time, the battery should be removed to avoid battery leakage and damage to the hearing aid. It is best not to go to places with a lot of oil, so as to avoid the failure of the hearing aids.
3. Shockproof: Because the original parts in the hearing aid are connected by very small wires, they are easily broken after being impacted, especially the receiver, microphone, etc. Therefore, it is recommended to sit on a soft sofa or bed, face the mirror, and use both hands to wear hearing aids. Or have your family wear it for you.
4. Dustproof: Do not go to places with a lot of dust, so as not to block the microphone and the hearing aid will fail.
5. Cleaning: The hearing aids should be cleaned and descaled every day. Cleaning the earwax can keep the sound transmission holes and ventilation holes unobstructed, so that the listening effect can be guaranteed.
6. If there is a history of otitis media, it is usually recommended to wear the hearing aid for 1 hour, then remove the hearing aid and let the ear canal ventilate for 10-20 minutes; if the otitis media recurs, it is best not to wear the hearing aid to prevent the hearing aid from being damaged. damage.
7. Before the warranty is about to expire, send it to the manufacturer for a comprehensive inspection.
