Fixing Cracked Cases and Broken Wires in Hearing Aids

Over time, your hearing aid might encounter some daily wear and tear, which can lead to them not working effectively. Regular cleaning and maintenance can prevent minor damage to the case and wires in your hearing aid. By talking with your audiologist, they can help to fix cracked cases and broken wires in hearing aids, they can also show you how to properly store and manage your hearing aids.

How Do I Know If I Need Hearing Aid Repairs?

Regular cleaning and inspection can help you spot if you need hearing aid repairs. Inspect your hearing aid case and any inner tubing for damage and ensure your batteries are correctly inserted. If your hearing aid doesn’t work properly, check if the case is cracked, as this may have led moisture to enter your hearing aid.

How To Fix Cracked Cases in Hearing Aids

If your hearing aid has a cracked case, don’t attempt to glue it or fix it yourself. The step if you have a cracked hearing aid case should be to see your audiologist, who will take the following steps:

• Repair minor damage: Your audiologist can often fix minor hearing aid repairs using specialist knowledge.
• Get a replacement part from the manufacturer: If your hearing aid is under warranty, your audiologist might contact the manufacturer for a replacement case.
• Help you choose a new hearing aid: If your hearing aid is between three and five years old, you may need an upgrade. If so, your audiologist will talk you through suitable replacements.

What To Do After Your Cracked Hearing Aid Case Is Repaired

If your audiologist repairs your cracked case, it’s possible that moisture may have entered through the crack in your casing and impacted the interior. If this is the case use a hearing aid dehumidifier to help pull out an excess moisture there may be. You should also remove your hearing aid’s batteries and open the compartment.

How To Fix Broken Wires in Hearing Aids

Your hearing aid will often have a receiver wire connecting the hearing aid receiver from the hearing aid itself. Over time, these can become frayed, bent or damaged, impacting the working of your hearing aids. If your hearing aid wires are frayed, then your audiologist should be able to help you conduct repairs. You may also need to ensure that your hearing aid receiver is not clogged, which could impact the working of the wire and the hearing aid. If the receiver is damaged, gently clean the microphone and wires to remove dirt and debris.

Hearing aid repairs are best performed by your audiologist, especially for cracked cases or broken wires. However, cleaning your receiver wire and hearing aids regularly can help ensure that debris and moisture are not built up, and this can help prevent hearing aid damages. Talk with an audiologist about what to do when repairing your hearing aids.

If you have a cracked hearing aid case, keep your hearing aids in a dehumidifier overnight to ensure that moisture does not impact the inner workings of your hearing aid. This should be combined with regular maintenance to ensure they work efficiently and are not damaged.