The Value of Routine Hearing Aid Maintenance

The Value of Routine Hearing Aid Maintenance

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Dr. Natan Bauman

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Aug 21, 2025

You’ve made the investment in better hearing—and better living. You got hearing aids. Your family and friends nudged you (maybe more than once!) to take action, and now you’re hearing more of life’s moments clearly.

Now comes the part many people overlook: taking care of your hearing aids.

These tiny, high-tech devices work hard every day—in every environment—to keep you connected to conversations, music, and the world around you. Just like any finely tuned instrument, they need regular care to perform their best.

Why Routine Maintenance Matters

  • Moisture, earwax, dust, and skin oils can clog microphones, receivers, and vents.

  • Even minor blockages can cause distortion, muffled sound, or intermittent performance.

  • Professional cleaning and adjustments restore your hearing aids to peak performance.

A worn wax guard, tiny crack, or bit of moisture can lead to costly repairs if ignored. Routine check-ups catch these issues early—before they turn into major problems.

  • Your ears naturally change shape due to aging, weight changes, or medical conditions.

  • A poor fit can cause discomfort, feedback (whistling), and reduced effectiveness.

  • Maintenance visits ensure a comfortable fit and optimal performance.

Hearing aids are an important investment in your health and quality of life. Ongoing professional care helps them last longer, work better, and give you the best return on your investment.

Bottom line: A little routine TLC means better hearing, fewer surprises, and more years of reliable performance.

Our Maintenance Recommendation

At AVI, we recommend professional maintenance every three months to keep your hearing aids in top condition. Our service includes:

  1. Brief consultation about current issues

  2. Replacement of wax guards, domes, and sport locks

  3. De-moisturizing in a professional vacuum chamber

  4. Listening check for distortions

  5. Visual inspection of your ear canal for wax

  6. Visual inspection of the hearing aids

  7. Receiver wire replacement (if needed)

  8. Software updates

Your hearing aids are there to help you live your best life—routine care helps them do just that.

Routine Hearing Aid TLC – Every 3 Months!

Your hearing aids work hard every day—through sweat, dust, earwax, and the occasional splash of coffee (hey, it happens!). A quick maintenance visit every three months keeps them sounding clear, fitting comfortably, and lasting longer.

At AVI, our 3-month check includes cleaning, replacing worn parts, checking for software updates, and making sure your hearing aids match your current hearing needs.

Think of it as a spa day for your hearing aids—so they can keep helping you hearing your best life. Not sure when your last hearing aid check-up was? Give us a call—we’ll help you keep your devices (and your hearing) in top shape.

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Please note that due to demand for appointments and a nationally-renown reputation, there is currently a short wait time if you’re a new patient. For information on why our existing patients believe we’re worth the wait, then please click here.

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Request a Callback

If you have any questions, require any help or would like our advice, then you can request a callback and we’ll call you as soon as we’re available.

Please note that due to demand for appointments and a nationally-renown reputation, there is currently a short wait time if you’re a new patient. For information on why our existing patients believe we’re worth the wait, then please click here.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Request a Callback

If you have any questions, require any help or would like our advice, then you can request a callback and we’ll call you as soon as we’re available.

Please note that due to demand for appointments and a nationally-renown reputation, there is currently a short wait time if you’re a new patient. For information on why our existing patients believe we’re worth the wait, then please click here.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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