Two Rivers Hearing sells hearing aids that use traditional disposable batteries and hearing aids with new technology utilizing rechargeable batteries. The audiologist will cover all your options during your evaluation for hearing aids. If you have an active lifestyle or live with vision or dexterity issues that make handling small objects a challenge, hearing aids that use rechargeable batteries could be the best option for you. Others may benefit from hearing aids with disposable batteries.
Two Rivers Hearing can replace your rechargeable battery and offers all the most common sizes of disposable batteries. Stop in for all your hearing aid battery needs and remember to stock up on batteries at the beginning of hurricane season.
Disposable hearing aid batteries
The size and style of your hearing aid determine what size hearing aid battery you need to buy. The average life of a hearing age battery depends on the size of the battery, how long you wear your hearing aids each day and the number of features you use. If your hearing aid has an app, it will monitor the battery level and notify you when it’s time for a battery change or recharge. Most hearing aids emit a chirping noise to notify you that a battery change or recharge is due. Hearing aid batteries are identified by a number and a color, so it’s easy to remember the size you need.
- Orange (#13): Used in behind-the-ear (BTE) and in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids. They can last up to 240 hours.
- Brown (#312): This is the smallest battery and is used in the smallest hearing aids. It can last up to 175 hours.
- Yellow (#10): This battery is used by in-the-canal (ITC) and completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids. It has a life of about 80 hours.
- Blue (#675): This is the largest battery, has the longest life, and is used in the largest hearing aids. Blue batteries can last up to 300 hours.
Rechargeable hearing aid batteries
Hearing aids with rechargeable batteries avoid the hassles of buying, storing and changing batteries. When it’s time to recharge the batteries, you simply place your hearing aids in the recharging station provided with your hearing aids. The amount of time the battery charge lasts depends on the number of features you use. For example, Bluetooth streaming drains batteries faster than other functions. Many of the hearing aids that use rechargeable batteries can also operate with disposable batteries in an emergency.
Rechargeable batteries don’t last forever and may need to be replaced in a few years. The audiologist at Two Rivers Hearing can take care of battery replacement for you.
Getting the most from your hearing aid batteries
Get the longest life from your battery. Use these tips to handle and store your batteries.
- Wait at least three minutes after pulling the tab on a new battery before installing it.
- Moisture exposure reduces battery life. Keep hearing aids dry.
- Store your hearing aids with the battery door open.
- Store your hearing aid batteries in a cool place but not the refrigerator.
