Why Are My Hearing Aids Whistling? Top Tips to Fix Them

While hearing aids haven’t always had the best reputation, the negative stigmas associated with them are shifting to a more positive outlook as more people recognize their power in optimizing their hearing health and quality of life.

If you have hearing aids, you know how much of an incredible impact they can make on your life—so when they’re not working as you need them to, or the sound is whistling into your ear, it can be frustrating to be barred from the world of sound you were once granted.

Before you toss your hearing aids in the junk drawer, here are a few tips for fixing them up at home before bringing them to us for a repair and maintenance checkup.

1. Clean Your Hearing Aids to Help Muffled Sound

Sound feel muffled, or feedback got you down? Try giving your hearing aids a thorough clean with a dry microfiber cloth and change the wax dome for a fresh one.

Like any other technology, your hearing aids need some care to make sure they’re performing at their best for your hearing health needs. Sometimes, a gentle clean can make a world of difference.

2. A Factory Reset to Resolve Programming/Connectivity Issues

If your hearing aids won’t connect to your phone via Bluetooth, or if they’re turned on and no sound is coming out, try turning them off and on again to give them a classic reset.

In a pinch, this can sometimes solve what felt like a stressful issue. The simplest fixes are often the best ones!

3. Adjust the Fit for Better Comfort

As we get older, our ears grow with us; if your hearing aids don’t quite fit the same as they did when you got them fitted, there’s every chance your ears have changed shape, and you need an adjustment.

The ear domes, the pieces that go into your ears to provide sound, can often be quickly changed out for a more snug or less tight fit that allows for a better sound without irritation.

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