{"id":1935,"date":"2022-01-27T22:51:49","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T04:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entconsultants.net\/?p=1935"},"modified":"2022-01-27T22:51:54","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T04:51:54","slug":"investing-in-hearing-aids-what-you-need-to-know-about-warranties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entconsultants.net\/investing-in-hearing-aids-what-you-need-to-know-about-warranties\/","title":{"rendered":"Investing in Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know About Warranties"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever forgotten to take your hearing aids out before you got in the shower? Or returned from a hike in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowadnr.gov\/Places-to-Go\/State-Parks\/Iowa-State-Parks\/Stone-State-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stone State Park<\/a> only to find out one fell out somewhere along the way?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0If so, you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entconsultants.net\/audiology\/hearing-aids\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a> occasionally need to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entconsultants.net\/audiology\/hearing-aids\/service-repairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">repaired or replaced.<\/a> The good news is your hearing aids come with a warranty that can help protect you from having to spend a lot to keep your device functioning at its highest level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Hearing Aid Warranty Basics <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entconsultants.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-516250591-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Older man wearing a behind-the-ear hearing aid.\" class=\"wp-image-1940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.entconsultants.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-516250591-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.entconsultants.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-516250591-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.entconsultants.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-516250591-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.entconsultants.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/iStock-516250591-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your warranty will cover you for at least a year. Some models with more advanced technology come with warranties for up to three years.<\/li><li>Warranties are through the manufacturer but fulfilled through your audiologist or hearing aid expert.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Warranties cover both in-office repairs as well as repairs that occur when the device needs to be sent out to the manufacturer. Different warranties may require repair or office visit fees, so it\u2019s important to know the details of your warranty before you need to use it. Ask your audiologist to go over it with you when you first get your hearing aids.<\/li><li>If your hearing aids get lost or are damaged beyond repair, your warranty should offer a one-time replacement coverage. There may be a service fee, but it\u2019s a fraction of the cost of replacing a pair of hearing aids. It\u2019s important to note that this will only cover one replacement pair. Whether you lose or break one piece or both again, it will not be covered.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Should You Do After Your Warranty Expires?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors will likely weigh on your decision. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>When you plan to upgrade to a new device<\/strong>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/otolaryngology\/specialty_areas\/hearing\/faq.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">average lifespan of a hearing aid is 5-6 years<\/a>. Some people will keep theirs as long as they continue to work, while others might be more inclined to upgrade every few years to keep up with the latest technology. If you plan to get a new pair shortly after your warranty expires, additional coverage is probably not necessary. However, if your warranty only lasts a year and you plan on keeping your current device for several more years you may want to look into getting an extended warranty.<\/li><li><strong>If your insurance offers additional coverage<\/strong>. Some insurance plans will provide new hearing aids after a certain amount of time. If yours does, it may make more sense to use that instead of an extended warranty.<\/li><li><strong>How often you\u2019ve required repairs in the past<\/strong>. If you tend to misplace things or have needed several repairs during your original warranty, it is worth considering an extended warranty for continued protection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have more questions about hearing aid warranties or would like to schedule an appointment, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Consultants<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entconsultants.net\/staying-informed-with-hearing-aids-and-alerting-devices\/\" class=\"related-post\">Staying Informed with Hearing Aids and Alerting Devices<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entconsultants.net\/understanding-and-managing-worsening-tinnitus\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding and Managing Worsening Tinnitus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entconsultants.net\/how-to-recognize-and-manage-aphasia\/\" class=\"related-post\">How To Recognize and Manage Aphasia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever forgotten to take your hearing aids out before you got in the shower? Or returned from a hike in Stone State Park only to find out one fell out somewhere along the way? \u00a0If so, you know that hearing aids occasionally need to be repaired or replaced. The good news is your&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1940,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Your warranty will cover your hearing aids for at least a year. 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