It is inevitable that hearing aids will require some repair during their lifetime of three to five years. Hearing aids are small electronic devices that are required to work in less than optimal conditions. The ears are waxy, warm and moist – all of which electronics do not like. Further, hearing aids are exposed to elemental factors like hairspray, dust, dandruff, talcum powder, perspiration, and heat or cold.

Most hearing aids come with a three-year manufacturer's warranty. It is likely that within that time frame hearing aids will require repair. Some repairs will only take a few minutes and can be completed in the clinic. If the microphones or receivers are damaged due to wear and tear, the hearing aids will need to be sent back to the manufacturer for repair.

Out of warranty repairs can be costly especially for hearing aids that are over five years old. You can obtain a six-month warranty repair or a one-year warranty repair. Generally, we recommend that you spend the extra money for the additional six months of warranty. For instance, a six-month warranty repair could cost $200 but a twelve-month repair may cost $240.  The extra $40 dollars provides you with double the warranty period. By the time the warranty has expired, you might require new hearing instruments, especially if your hearing loss has changed.