Hearing aid batteries are essential to powering the circuitry that enables you to hear with your new hearing devices, and it’s one of the hearing aid accessories that we get the most questions about. Some of the newer models have rechargeable batteries, while many styles still require the use of disposable batteries.
Contact UsWhen you select your hearing aids, your Hearing Health Solutions audiologist will make sure that you know what kind of hearing aid batteries you need. Generally speaking, hearing aid batteries are color- and number-coded for ease in re-ordering. For example:
Blue = 675
Orange = 13
Brown = 312
Yellow = 10
During your hearing aid fitting, your audiologist will show you where to look and how to change the batteries. They are labeled by color and number, so it will be easy to tell. But if you ever have any difficulties, please call us at 888-638-5095 or contact us below and we’ll be glad to help.
Contact UsFor rechargeable batteries, most hearing aids will need to be charged on a nightly basis, but will last you throughout better part of 24 hours. Usually, standard hearing aid batteries can go for 5 to 7 days before you need to replace them, but the actual amount of time depends on several factors, including:
The more demanding your sound environment is, and the longer you wear and use your hearing aids, the faster the battery will wear down.
That is a very common question, and people often mention that watch batteries last for years. This is true, but keeping time uses far less juice than the demanding functions hearing aids must perform with very small batteries. A hearing aid battery powers a microphone, amplifier and other complex functions, determining how frequencies are delivered in various sound environments as the day goes on. This is why they don’t last as long as watch batteries.
Our audiologists recommend ordering a 30-day supply at least a month ahead of when you’ll need them, so you don’t run out. If you order 10 at a time, re-order once you’re down to 7 or 8 so shipping time isn’t a problem.
We suggest storing the batteries next to the place you store your hearing aid overnight. This could be in a drawer in your bedroom or in a box on your bedside table. Some people keep theirs in a drawer in the bathroom, but this is not recommended, as moisture and temperature variations can decrease battery life. They should be kept in a dry location with a consistent temperature. Never store hearing aid batteries in the refrigerator, as the temperature and moisture can ruin them quickly.
Our audiologists can help you with more tips and tricks for getting the most out of your hearing aid batteries and they can answer any other questions we haven’t addressed here. Contact us today and we’ll make sure you get the answers and assistance you need.