{"id":188,"date":"2019-07-09T08:41:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T15:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upacifichearing.fm1.dev\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-service-repairs\/"},"modified":"2024-02-02T11:48:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T19:48:31","slug":"maintenance-repairs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearingclinic.pacific.edu\/hearing-aids\/maintenance-repairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintenance and Repairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hearing aids are built to provide many years of useful service. However, regular exposure to a harsh environment means they will occasionally encounter problems. No matter how fastidious you are when it comes to hygiene, the ear canals inevitably attract dirt, moisture and earwax buildup \u2013 all of which can wreak havoc with the electronic components in your hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingclinic.pacific.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/choosing-hearing-aid.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingclinic.pacific.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/choosing-hearing-aid.jpg 400w, https:\/\/hearingclinic.pacific.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/choosing-hearing-aid-256x171.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyhearing.com\/help\/hearing-aids\/cleaning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Healthy Hearing | Cleaning your Hearing Aids\">Regular maintenance<\/a> can help keep them in great working condition, but once in a while, they may need servicing or repair. San Francisco can help. If you have tried the troubleshooting tips below and still can\u2019t get your hearing aids to work properly, please contact us to schedule an evaluation. <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-your-hearing-aids\">Troubleshooting Your Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If your hearing aids aren\u2019t working properly, try the following techniques for a quick fix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If      there is no sound:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure the battery is inserted       correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace the battery if you suspect it is       dead or weak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove excess earwax from earmold or       replace wax guard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check tubing for wax buildup or moisture;       clean with blower tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure hearing aid isn\u2019t accidentally       set to telecoil mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If      you are experiencing feedback or whistling:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove and reinsert your hearing aids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn down the volume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure there is nothing blocking or covering       your hearing aids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your doctor check your ears for       excess wax and remove if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If      the sound is weak or distorted:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The battery may be dead or weak; replace       it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the battery compartment and clean       the contacts with a dry cloth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean the earmold or tubing with wax       removal tools; replace wax guard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-can-i-expect-to-pay-for-a-hearing-aidrepair\">What Can I Expect to Pay for a Hearing Aid\nRepair?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The cost of having your hearing aids repaired depends on a number of factors. We must determine the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Whether your hearing aids are under      warranty (basic or extended).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The extent of damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The price of replacement parts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor charges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your hearing aids are still under warranty and were purchased from San Francisco, repair costs will be nominal or free. If the warranty has expired, we\u2019ll need to assess the level of damage before providing you with an estimate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the cost of repairs, you might be better off <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingclinic.pacific.edu\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-options\/\">investing in a new pair of hearing aids<\/a> in certain cases. If your current aids are more than five years old, consider an upgrade \u2013 technological advances mean today\u2019s digital devices are more powerful and come packed with features for improved sound quality compared with those that are a few years older. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, if the damage is extensive or your hearing aids have already been repaired in the past, it may not be worth paying more money when you can <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingclinic.pacific.edu\/hearing-aids\/choosing-and-paying-for-hearing-aids\/\">purchase a brand new pair of hearing aids<\/a> that should last you another five to seven years or longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expert staff at San Francisco is happy to evaluate your hearing aids and help you decide whether having them repaired makes the most financial sense. We service all makes and models and are here to provide you with assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>You can call our San Francisco office at <a href=\"tel:+14157802001\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(415) 780-2001<\/span><\/a> or our Stockton office at <a href=\"tel:+12099467378\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(209) 946-7378<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing aids are built to provide many years of useful service. However, regular exposure to a harsh environment means they will occasionally encounter problems. 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