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The Value of Routine Hearing Aid Maintenance

by | Aug 22, 2025 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources

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

1. Keeps sound quality at its best

  • 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.

2. Small fixes prevent big problems

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.

3. Comfort and fit change over time

  • 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.

5. Protects your investment

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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Dr. Natan Bauman

For more than 40 years, I have had the honor and opportunity of helping thousands of local, national, and international people to achieve a better life through better hearing. As an audiologist and electronic engineer, I have changed the course of the hearing aid industry by inventing the Receiver-In-The-Canal, the most widely used hearing aid in the world. Additionally, I established a tinnitus and sound over-sensitivity clinic and developed a special treatment program which I have been teaching to other practitioners nationally and internationally. Our practice follows the key principles that have defined my career: an adherence to best practices, use of the latest technologies, and personalized care in which the patient is treated as family.

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