Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Issue Potential cause
Feedback, "whistling" Is the volume very loud?
Are you holding an object (e.g., a hat, a telephone receiver) close to the hearing aid?
No sound
Is your ear full of wax?
Is the hearing aid turned on?
Is there a battery in the hearing aid?
Is the battery still good?
Is your ear full of wax?
Potential solution
Reduce it.
Move your hand away to create more space between the hearing aid and the object.
Visit your physician.
Switch it on.
Insert a new battery.
Replace with a new one.
Visit your physician.
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Issue
Sound is distorted or weak?
Potential cause
The battery is dead
Is the battery dirty?
Battery drains very quickly
Did your hearing aid get moist?
Did you leave your hearing aid switched on for longer periods of time?
Is the battery old?
Potential solution
Replace it with a new one.
Clean it or replace it with a new one.
Use a desiccant.
Always switch off your hearing aid when you are not using it, e.g., during the night.
Check the date on the battery pack.
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