| Q: What batteries do hearing aids take? | | | | amount of time you use it. |
| A: There are many different types of hearing aids, all | | | | If your batteries run out quicker than you expect it |
| of which take different batteries. The all take the | | | | could be due to a defect with your hearing aid, it's |
| same style of batteries, the flat button style batteries. | | | | important to get it properly checked out. |
| Most of the big battery manufacturers produce | | | | Q: Where sells hearing aid batteries? |
| batteries suitable for hearing aids. | | | | A: It's very easy to find the popular hearing aid |
| Q: How can I tell which battery my hearing aid takes? | | | | batteries in your local drugstore. If your hearing aid |
| A: There are a number of different types of hearing | | | | uses a stranger variety of battery, you can visit your |
| aid batteries. It can be difficult to find the right hearing | | | | local electronics store such as Radio Shack. |
| aid battery. There is however a simple color coded | | | | There are companies on the internet such as who are |
| system that can be used to help find the correct size | | | | able to deliver the batteries right to your door, this is |
| of battery. | | | | perfect if you find it difficult to get out of the house. |
| If you take the old battery out of the hearing aid there | | | | Buying hearing aids over the internet is quite risky, |
| should be a small color tab on the back of the battery. | | | | however hearing aid batteries are much lower risk. For |
| You can then use this color code system to buy a | | | | a start they are much lower cost, and also don't need |
| replacement battery. | | | | any setup. |
| The color coding system is arranged like this: | | | | Q: Should I invest in a battery tester? |
| - Orange ¨C size 13 | | | | A: It can be difficult to realize when your battery needs |
| - Brown ¨C size 312 | | | | to be replaced, normally the only symptoms is the |
| - Yellow ¨C size 10 | | | | sound decreasing slightly. This is why it may be a good |
| - Blue ¨C size 675 | | | | idea to purchase a battery tester, this allows you to |
| Q: How often should the hearing aid battery be | | | | find out whether or not the batteries are ok before |
| changed? | | | | having to replace them. |
| A: Under normal circumstances the hearing aid battery | | | | You can use the battery tester to find out exactly |
| should be changed every 7-14 days, however this | | | | what is wrong with your hearing aid, you don't need to |
| depends on the type of hearing aid and also the | | | | replace batteries if that's not the problem. |