1. Q:How do I know if my hearing aid batteries need changing?
A:Depending on how often you use your hearing aids, you may need to change batteries once a week or twice a month. You should change your hearing aid batteries if either of these occur:
- Sound becomes distorted or you have to turn up the volume on your hearing aid more than normal.
- The “low-battery” beep or voice sound comes on, indicating that the battery is getting low and should be changed.
2. Q: How do I store hearing aid batteries?
A:Batteries should be kept neither in the refrigerator, nor in the full sun. They should ideally be stored at room temperature, between 10 and 25°C. They should also be kept out of the reach of children, as button cells are small enough to be swallowed. As soon as the hearing aid batteries run out, remove them from your hearing aid to prevent them from leaking or expanding.
3. Q: What is the protective seal on hearing aids for?
The small, sticky, colored tab on each battery is also a protective seal. These protective seals keep the battery from discharging power. A hearing aid battery begins to discharge as soon as the seal has been removed — so don’t remove it until you’re ready to use it.
