Hearing Aid Battery Q & A

Hearing aid batteries come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and can affect the performance of your hearing instruments. Avada batteries are of the highest quality, guaranteed to be fresh for long-lasting life. Below are some common questions and answers about hearing aid batteries, generic sizes, warnings and ordering information.

What are some tips on how to care for hearing aid batteries?

• Don't remove the batteries from the pack until you are ready to use them.
• Store batteries at room temperature.
• Use a battery keychain caddy to carry spare emergency batteries
• Don't dispose of batteries in fire.
• Don't try to recharge a hearing aid battery.
• When your hearing aid is not in use, open the door to the battery compartment. This minimizes battery drain and helps prevent moisture buildup.

What does "remove tab to activate" mean?

When you remove the battery from the package there is a paper tab across the battery. When you remove this tab, it allows air to penetrate the battery and activate it.

How do I test hearing aid batteries?

Battery testers are available from your Avada clinician. The easiest way to test a hearing aid battery is to use a hearing aid tester. Another quick way to test a battery is to insert it inside the hearing device, and cup the product in your hand. You should hear a slight whistle (feedback) if the hearing instrument is working properly.

How often do I need to change the batteries in my hearing aids?

Battery life depends on several factors. The amount of amplification, the size of the battery and how often you are wearing the device all factor into the the longevity of any hearing aid battery. You should remember to turn the device off at night to preserve battery life.

Are all hearing aid batteries the same?

No. Some batteries have much less power reserve than others. Avada only uses the premier battery with the longest life.

How do I get free batteries?

To promote the professional care at Avada, we invite anyone owning other brands to stop in and have a complimentary clean and check of your hearing device. While there, if possible we'll check the settings of your device and offer free adjustments. With this service, we'll give you a fresh package of our premier batteries so you can see the Avada difference.

How to Use This Chart.

From your technical data chart on your particular device, find your "Battery Drain" number, it is displayed in milliamp Hours (mAh). Look at your battery type and index your mAh to determine the average number of hours your hearing aid battery should provide. Note, many factors, such as your volume setting and background noise can affect your actual number of hours.