{"id":2512,"date":"2021-04-16T17:12:11","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T21:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/?p=2512"},"modified":"2021-04-16T17:12:14","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T21:12:14","slug":"how-long-do-hearing-aids-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/how-long-do-hearing-aids-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve made a big investment in your hearing aids in terms of financial cost and time spent with your audiologist to get the fit and programming just right, which is why you\u2019re probably wondering how long your devices will last. The short answer is hearing aids last an average of three to seven years, but the duration of their lifespan is really dependent on a number of factors.<\/p>\n\n\n

Frequency of Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Every day you shower, brush your teeth and put on clean clothes; your hearing aids deserve the same treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing aids<\/a> are subjected to the rugged environment of your ear, meaning they are exposed to earwax, sweat, dirt and oils from your skin and hair. For these reasons, they need to be cleaned every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each morning, after your hearing aids have had the chance to dry out with the battery door open, wipe down the hearing aids with a soft, dry cloth. Use a wax pick\/wire loop to remove any stubborn debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About every six months, bring your devices in to your audiologist for a deep clean and checkup.<\/p>\n\n\n

Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n

Where you store your devices<\/a> when you\u2019re not wearing them matters. When storing your devices, keep the following tips in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n