Hearing Aid Battery Care

Hearing aid batteries are not all created equal. At Animas Valley Audiology, we prefer to use Rayovac Proline, which are generally not available in stores commercially. We, as well as our patients, find that they last the longest, and do not taper in strength toward the end of the battery life. With the sophisticated features of today’s advanced hearing aid technology, the battery you choose to use does indeed impact the performance of your devices. Here are some quick hearing aid tips to get the most out of your hearing aid batteries:

1-When you remove the tab to activate your zinc-aid hearing aid battery, allow air to activate the ingredients for one minute before inserting the battery into your hearing aid.

2-Store batteries in a dry, room temperature place. Do not store them in the refrigerator, bathroom, or vehicles due to the potential of moisture exposure and temperature changes.

3-A fresh battery is always better than an aged battery. When batteries sit on a shelf or in a warehouse, they slowly lose energy. For this reason, we order a supply directly from Rayovac monthly to ensure that you have the freshest batteries when you purchase from us. The expiration date is always on the back of any package of hearing aid batteries.

4-Discard your batteries either by recycling them if possible or throwing them away in the trash. Today's batteries are now mercury-free, and therefore safer for general garbage, however in efforts to encourage recycling, our office offers for patients to bring their used batteries to us and we will recycle them on your behalf.

5-Batteries can be toxic if swallowed. Keep them out of reach of small children or pets who could potentially ingest them.

6-When storing hearing aids in a case for an extended period of time (for example storing a pair of back up aids in case they are needed at a later date), discard the battery to prevent corrosion or battery acid from damaging the hearing aid over time.

7-Carry spare batteries with you. We have free battery caddies for your convenience. If batteries inadvertently come in contact with metal objects such as coins, keys, or other batteries, the battery may short out, leak, or in rare incidences even rupture. Either keep them in the package they come in or use a battery caddy for your on-the-go supply.

For advice related to your specific hearing aid devices or model, please contact your hearing healthcare professional. If you do not have a provider, we’d be happy to help find you options in your area.

03/28/2019