Hearing aids on the NHS are free and digital as standard, and you may be surprised at what’s available. The audiologist will assess your hearing and will advise you on the hearing aids that are suitable for you.

What is the difference between analog and digital hearing aids? Analog hearing aids make continuous sound waves louder. Digital hearing aids have all the features of analog programmable aids, but they convert sound waves into digital signals and produce an exact duplication of sound.

Silver metal zinc batteries—the first to power hearing aids—only lasted six months before they needed to be replaced. Meanwhile, hearing aids with disposable batteries require new batteries every few days to weeks, depending on the hearing aid model.

You could spend thousands of pounds on a privately provided small aid but not notice a huge hearing difference,” she says. Most people go private to gain a smaller, more discreet in-ear aid, which in the past have been less available on the NHS.

Leave the battery compartment of your hearing aid open at night so moisture can escape. Doing so will keep the battery from corroding and damaging the hearing aid. Remove dead batteries immediately. A completely discharged battery may swell and become difficult to remove.

A Battery Can be Depleted by Moisture We do it to clear out excess toxins or sodium in the blood. In addition, you might live in a humid or rainy climate where things are even more moist. The air vent in your hearing aid can get clogged by this additional moisture and it will be less reliable.

If your rechargeable hearing aid doesn’t have a battery door, it contains a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. These batteries take about 3-4 hours to fully charge and will power your hearing aids for about 24 hours per charge. The battery itself should last for the entire life of the hearing aid, typically 4-5 years.

five to 14 days

A: The batteries will not overcharge if left in the charger. It is a best practice to put the hearing aids back on the charger when the hearing aids are not being worn during the day. This will keep the hearing aids turned off and the batteries charged.

If you have an NHS hearing aid, you can get free batteries and repairs from the NHS hearing aid service who fitted your hearing aids.

After removing the tab from the battery, let the battery sit for 3-5 minutes before installing it in your hearing aid. This “activation” time allows air to reach the materials inside the battery and activate them. 2. Grease and dirt on the batteries may damage the hearing aid.