Hearing Aid Batteries – How Often Should You Change Them?
There are several options for changing hearing aid batteries. Most come in four sizes and are color-coded based on your hearing aid. Rechargeable batteries are a good option if you’d like to change your hearing aid batteries more frequently. Here are some tips to replace your hearing device’s batteries.
Rechargeable batteries
The coin/button battery is a common form of hearing aid battery. They are round, squat, and between five and twenty-five millimeters in diameter. Their positive terminal is stainless steel; the negative is a metal top cap. The rechargeable variety is more environmentally friendly and has a higher capacity per cell.
Disposable button/coin batteries are readily available and support various hearing aid styles. However, they are small and prone to become swallowed by people with limited vision or manual dexterity. If a button battery is swallowed, seek emergency medical attention.
Cleaning battery contacts
A clean hearing aid battery lasts much … Read more