They sit comfortably in your ears, and the sounds of the world around you are sharper, clearer, brighter. You feel confident getting back into those social situations, chatting on the phone and enjoying the company of your loved ones.


But how do we keep this ‘new hearing aid’ feeling?
The first step is regular maintenance. Every hearing aid has some kind of system to stop wax and moisture from getting into the electronics. If this is changed every 3 months (as a minimum), sound quality will be preserved, and the risk of breakdowns is greatly reduced.


Secondly, micro-suction wax removal. We can forget what a hostile environment the ear canal is. With varying pH and moisture levels. Keeping on top of any wax as its being produced means we never get back to blocked, and we have less wax and debris to get into the hearing aid itself.
Using the recommended batteries and electrical cables (depending on whether your hearing aid is battery-powered or rechargeable). This is the fuel of your hearing aids, so the quality matters.


Then regular hearing testing; annually as a guide. But any changes in hearing should be tested quickly and addressed, where appropriate with adjustments to your hearing aid settings.


Finally, a solid warranty. Because things can go wrong, but you need to know it can go back to the manufacturer for repair, and that you will be able to borrow an equivalent device whilst it is away.


At The Hearing Suite, we include all of this with the purchase of your hearing aids, for 5 years. Giving you the peace of mind that your hearing will always be the very best it possibly can be.


To book your appointment at our Harrogate or Ilkley practices visit https://www.thehearingsuite.co.uk/appointments or call 01423 429222 or 01943 496086