When you come to buy your hearing aids you will likely look at the style, size and overall cost. What you may not think about is how long do hearing aid batteries last? But this is an important question, because if your hearing aid battery only has a short lifespan, you could find yourself having to replace it more regularly than expected. You also run the risk of your hearing aids running out of power when you need them.
Hearing aid batteries are available in four sizes identified by a number and accompanied by a universal colour-coding system. Behind-the-ear (BTE) style hearing aids normally need 312 and 13 size batteries. Meanwhile, in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids usually require either a size 10 or 312 batteries. So, how long does a size 10 hearing aid battery last? Here is our guide, along with other battery sizes:
Many of the very latest hearing aids now come with rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable hearing aids are more cost-effective as you won’t have to buy replacement batteries again. Once the battery has run out of charge or you’ve finished using your hearing aids, you can simply put them in the special charging dock to recharge overnight. They will charge as you sleep and be ready to provide you with a full day’s worth of charge when you wake up in the morning.
When you aren’t using your hearing aids, such as at night, it’s a good idea to leave open the battery compartment door to let any moisture escape. This helps to keep your hearing aids and battery in good condition and could also help to conserve battery life. Removing the batteries completely when you don’t expect to use your hearing aids for around two or more days will help to maintain battery function.
Hearing aids are an important investment and can be the key to keeping you connected with your friends and family. Making sure you look after your hearing aid and batteries will ensure you can have the maximum amount of benefit from your hearing aids for the maximum amount of time.
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