Hearing aids – like any piece of technical equipment – need repairs sometimes. It’s just a fact of life that electronics, no matter how small, break down. However, the repairs that your hearing aids need can come as a surprise and not one that you would have wanted. It’s a worrying thing to deal with if you haven’t had to have your hearing aid repaired before, but don’t panic. Some of the most common reasons for hearing aid repair are very easy fixes. There is the risk that you could end up without your hearing aids for a few days – or weeks – while hearing aid repairs are being done. However, they are worth the wait. When you are prepared for the possibility of repairs, you can address the issues you are having without much bother. Here’s how you can do that.

Purchase insurance

You can’t plan for the unexpected, but you can speak to your insurance company about whether your current plan covers your hearing aids and their repairs. They can be expensive, so while it would be ideal not to have to replace or repair them, it does happen every now and then. You can’t be without your hearing aids, and your audiologist can help you with the smaller easy fixes before referring your hearing aids to the manufacturer for hearing aid repair.

Research possible repairs

Some repairs can be done in the audiologist’s office, whereas other repairs mean sending your hearing aids off to the manufacturer to be done. If you know where you need to go for the repairs, you can get it done quickly without too much of an interruption to your hearing. Your audiologist can take a look, too, because while they do specialize in hearing, they know the ins and outs of the hardware and technology for your hearing aids. If the hearing aids need manufacturer repair, you can see if your insurance can pay for a replacement in the meantime.

Always keep a spare

The last thing that you need is to lose the use of your hearing when you’ve just got that – and your confidence – back again. Don’t be caught in a predicament where you have to wait around for repairs before you can hear again. The best thing that you can do is keep a spare in the house to use while you wait. Some hearing aid repairs are pretty much instant but others are a little more complicated and take time to do. If your hearing aid needs to be sent away for repairs, you will be waiting up to a couple of weeks.

Plan ahead for hearing aid repairs if you want to be prepared for when you need them.