Troubleshooting
Issue
Feedback or
"whistling"
No sound
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Troubleshooting
Potential cause
Is your earmold or dome inserted correctly
in your ear?
Is the volume very loud?
Is the receiver wire broken or the earmold
clogged?
Are you holding an object (e.g. a hat or a
telephone mouthpiece) close to the hearing
aid?
Is your ear full of wax?
Is the hearing aid turned on?
Is there a battery in the hearing aid?
Is the battery still good?
Is the receiver wire broken or the earmold
clogged?
Is your ear full of wax?
Potential solution
Re-insert it.
Reduce the volume.
Visit your hearing care professional.
Move your hand away to create more
space between the hearing aid and the
object.
Visit your physician.
Turn it on.
Insert a new battery.
Replace with a new battery.
Consult your hearing care professional.
Visit your physician.