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Cause
Possible remedy
Issue: intermittent sound
Low battery
Place hearing aids in
powered charger
Issue: two long beeps
Low battery
Place hearing aids in
powered charger
Issue: whistling
Custom molds/domes
not inserted properly
See “Putting your hearing
aids on your ears.” Remove
and reinsert carefully
Hand/clothing near ear
Move hand/clothing away
from ear
Poorly fitting custom
molds/domes
Consult your hearing care
professional
Cause
Possible remedy
Issue: not clear, distorted
Poorly fitting custom
molds/domes
Consult your hearing care
professional
Custom molds/domes
blocked with ear wax
Clean custom molds/domes.
See “Cleaning your hearing
aids.” Consult your hearing
care professional
Low battery
Place hearing aids in
powered charger
Plugged microphones
Consult your hearing care
professional
Issue: custom molds/domes falling out of ear
Poorly fitting custom
molds/domes
Consult your hearing care
professional
Custom molds/domes
not inserted properly
See “Putting your hearing
aids on your ears.” Remove
and reinsert carefully
Issue: low volume on landline telephone
Telephone not
positioned properly
Move telephone receiver
around ear for clearer signal
Hearing aids require
adjustment
Consult your hearing care
professional