DIY Fixes for Volume Control and Speaker Problems

It’s normal to run into the occasional maintenance issue when wearing hearing aids. However, being able to respond to them quickly means that you can continue to use your hearing aids as desired.

For example, if unresolved, volume control and speaker problems could mean that your hearing aids do not work effectively, reducing the benefits you receive from your hearing aids quite considerably.

What Are the Signs of Volume Control and Speaker Problems?

There are many signs of volume control and speaker issues. If you are experiencing any of these signs, talk with an audiologist. These may include:

• Sounds appearing too loud or too quiet.
• Sounds appearing distorted.
• Batteries draining quicker than expected.
• Volume does not change even when adjusted.

When using hearing aids, the above issues can make it harder for the wearer to interact with the world around them. As such, it’s vital that they are resolved quickly. Thankfully, there are plenty of do-it-yourself (DIY) fixes you can do to achieve this goal.

Adjust the Volume

Adjusting the volume or experimenting with different volume settings can also come in handy when attempting to reduce sound or speaker problems. For example, it may be that you need to adjust these settings depending on the environment you are spending time. Adjust your hearing aids to a lower volume in busy or noisy environments to reduce the sounds that are picked up.

Cleaning Your Hearing Aids

Cleaning your hearing aids could prove to be an easy solution for volume control and speaker issues. This is because a build-up of debris, dirt or even earwax could block the speakers, therefore creating sound-quality issues. To clean your hearing aids, use a clean, dry cloth!

Replace the Batteries

If you find that you’re unable to properly adjust the volume of your hearing aids or a drastic change in sound quality, you may need to replace your battery. Alternatively, it may be that you need to let the batteries charge fully. Talk with your audiologist if you need help to replace your batteries.

Check the Tubing

Damage or blockages in the tubing of your hearing aids could also lead to both volume control and speaker problems. After all, the tubing is responsible for transferring sounds. If your tubing is damaged, broken or discolored, you should seek to replace it. Again, this is something that you’ll be able to do through DIY, and it should only take a few minutes of your time.

Reset Your Hearing Aids

Resetting your hearing aids can sometimes help to deal with volume or speaker issues, though you should be mindful of the fact that you may need to adjust the settings again afterward.

What to Do If You Are Dealing with Volume Control and Speaker Problems

If you are consistently dealing with speaker problems or volume control issues, then you should take your hearing aids to an audiologist. After all, they will be able to identify whether this is caused by one of the issues outlined above or a genuine fault within the device itself. They can then carry out any necessary hearing aid repairs on your behalf. This way, you can use your hearing aids as intended once again.