If you own non-rechargeable hearing aids with button batteries, you probably don’t want to pay more for batteries than necessary. Hearing aid batteries typically last 5–7 days. But we have a few simple tricks to help extend your hearing aid battery life.
1. Store batteries carefully.
Store your hearing aid batteries in a dry place at room temperature. We don’t recommend keeping them in the refrigerator or freezer where they can get clogged with moisture. At the same time, temperatures that are too high deplete battery life, so avoid leaving them in a hot car or next to a heating vent.
2. Wait until you’re ready to use them.
Don’t open batteries until you’re ready to change the batteries in your hearing aids. Keeping them in their packaging ensures they stay dry and won’t lose their charge. If batteries are loose in a purse or pocket, they can rub against keys or other metal objects that will shorten their life.
3. Activate hearing aid batteries first.
Remove the sticky tab on the back of the batteries and let them sit for at least two minutes before putting them in your devices. Hearing aid batteries are air activated. That means, if you let them sit for a few minutes, they’ll have a chance to fully activate before being put into use. Letting your batteries air-activate will generally add up to 18 hours of charge to their life!
4. Open the battery door.
When you take your hearing aids off at the end of the day, be sure to open the battery door all the way. This ensures the hearing aids are completely turned off and saves battery life for the times you’re actively using your hearing aids.
Running out of hearing aid batteries can mean missing out on the moments that matter most. Call us to order 120 additional batteries for $39 (with free delivery) regardless of whether your hearing aids were purchased through TruHearing®.
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