The Eight Essential Habits
Small adjustments to your daily routine can dramatically extend the life of your devices.
Wear them at least 6 hours a day
The goal is all your waking hours. Consistent wear is what makes hearing aids feel comfortable and natural.
Dehumidify every day
Moisture is the number one enemy. It causes corrosion and microphone drift over time.
Practice putting them on
Five minutes a day in front of a mirror during your first week builds the habit fast.
Water and devices don't mix
Don't store them in the bathroom or wear them in steamy areas. If you walk into the shower with them or get caught in the rain, dehumidify immediately.
Keep them away from pets
Use your case whenever you are not wearing them. Dogs are strongly drawn to hearing aids and can destroy a pair in seconds.
Hair products go on first
Apply hair spray and other products before putting your hearing aids on. Hair spray clogs the microphones.
Clean often
Wipe wax out of the domes once a month, and perform a fuller clean once a week.
Keep away from heat
Never near fire, a microwave, an oven, or sitting in direct sunlight in a hot car.
Water is not a small thing
Never rinse your hearing aids under running water, never submerge them, and never apply pressure while cleaning. If they do get wet, dry them and use a dehumidifier right away — do not put them in the charger while damp.
Charging Your Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Rechargeable Signia hearing aids have a battery built in permanently — there are no small batteries to change.
Signia offers a standard charger, a portable charger, and a Dry&Clean charger that dries as it charges.
Charge every night, even if the battery is not empty. Charge overnight so you start each day full.
A full charge takes about 4 hours. After just 30 minutes you already have up to 6 hours of use.
When the battery gets low you'll hear an alert, repeated every 20 minutes. You then have about 1.5 hours left.
Make sure the charger is plugged into power. If it isn't, the hearing aids will not turn off or charge.
Wipe sweat and moisture off the charging contacts before inserting, to prevent corrosion.
If You Are Storing Them Away
For a few days, simply turn them off or leave them in a powered charger. For weeks or months: charge them fully first, then turn them off, and store them with a drying product.
Don't leave them uncharged for 6 months
A rechargeable battery left flat for more than six months can be permanently damaged and will need to be replaced. Recharge stored hearing aids at least every few months.
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