{"id":2140,"date":"2022-05-26T17:57:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T21:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/?p=2140"},"modified":"2022-05-26T17:57:48","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T21:57:48","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-hearing-aids-arent-loud-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/what-to-do-if-your-hearing-aids-arent-loud-enough\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if Your Hearing Aids Aren\u2019t Loud Enough"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hearing aids consist of three main parts: a microphone, which picks up sounds in your environment; an amplifier, which increases the power of the sound signal to a level your ear can detect; and a receiver, which delivers the amplified sound to your ears. Unfortunately, sometimes your hearing aids don\u2019t deliver sound that is loud enough for you to hear clearly. If this is happening to you, there are a few ways you can troubleshoot the problem.<\/p>\n
Problems relating to hearing aid management <\/a>are most often deemed to have the greatest impact on hearing aid success and be the most preventable\/solvable.\u00a0When you identify a problem with your devices, you must correct it as quickly as possible to avoid unnecessary downtime.\u00a0Try these tips:<\/p>\n You should never underestimate simple solutions. Even if you don\u2019t remember turning down the volume on your hearing aids, it\u2019s possible that it happened accidentally. If your hearing aids are sounding quiet, first turn up the volume using the manual controls or your remote.<\/p>\n You may be able to actually see the problem with your hearing aids<\/a>. If there\u2019s a blockage in either the microphone or the receiver, it can affect sound quality and volume. Look for earwax and other debris, and remove any that you see with your wax pick, wire loop or multitool.<\/p>\n For wearers of behind-the-ear (BTE) or receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid, you must also examine the tubing and wire for crack or moisture buildup, as this can also affect volume. If you notice moisture, put your devices in a dehumidifier. If you notice cracks, an audiologist can repair them.<\/p>\n Hearing aids come with different programs that are used for different listening situations. For example, you may use a different program when you\u2019re at a book club at Charleston County Public Library<\/a> than you do when you\u2019re on a date at Charleston Coffee Exchange<\/a>. An audiologist can even create a new hearing aid program for you to use if your current ones aren\u2019t cutting it.<\/p>\nTurn Up the Volume<\/h3>\n
Visually Inspect Your Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n
Try a Different Program<\/h3>\n
Get a Hearing Test<\/h3>\n