Hearing aid batteries seem to come and go extremely quickly. While right now you might be spending money left and right on hearing aid batteries, these tips should help extend the life of your hearing aid batteries and save you a lot of money in the future.
Don’t Remove the Plastic Tabs
When you purchase a new package of hearing aid batteries, you should keep all of the plastic tabs on them until you’re actually preparing them for use. Hearing aids are usually powered by air, which means that without the plastic tabs, those batteries could be using up valuable power before they’re even put into your hearing aid.
Don’t Store Them in the Fridge
Contrary to popular belief, a hearing aid battery should never be stored in the refrigerator. Instead, they are best stored at room temperature and, as stated previously, with their plastic tabs in tact prior to use. Whether you’re using digital hearing aids or traditional, it’s important to follow this rule.
Wash Your Hands
If you change a battery with dirty hands, odds are you’re likely to damage the hearing aid battery. Grease, dust, and dirt can all impair the function of a hearing aid battery and ultimately cause it to have a shorter lifespan.
Let the Battery Sit Out
Once the plastic tab has been removed, you should let the battery sit out just for a moment to make sure it can power the hearing aid as soon as it’s placed correctly. Allowing it to take in air for power will make the battery last longer.
Turn it Off
If you’re not using your hearing aid for any reason, you should turn it off. People often leave their hearing aids out without turning them off in an act of forgetfulness, but it’s extremely important to turn your hearing aid off when it’s not in use to save on battery life.
Batteries for hearing aids can be expensive and if you’re not careful, you could be spending much more than you actually need to be.