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Aftercare Service

What to expect at your hearing aid tune-up

Learn what to expect at your hearing aid tune-up with Miracle-Ear and get tips on how to prepare for your appointment with your hearing care professional.

Regular hearing aid checkups: Invest in your hearing health

Taking care of your hearing aids is one of the most important things you can do for your hearing health. Regular tune-ups—both at home and with the support of a Miracle-Ear hearing care professional—help keep your devices working at their best, so you can continue to hear all that life has to offer.

Free lifetime hearing aid care at Miracle-Ear

When you purchase Miracle-Ear hearing aids, you get more than just a device—you gain a lifelong partnership with your hearing care professional. Every purchase includes access to free lifetime aftercare services* at any of our 1,600+ locations across the United States, so you'll always have someone in your corner, whether you need a routine tune-up, a fitting adjustment, or just a question answered.

*Miracle-Ear® lifetime aftercare not included with hearing aids purchased utilizing some insurance benefits.

Just as you'd schedule an annual physical, hearing aid tune-ups work best when they're planned ahead—not just when something feels wrong. A quarterly visit to your Miracle-Ear center is the standard recommendation for most wearers. A good habit: book your next appointment before you leave your current one.

At each visit, your hearing care professional will take care of everything your devices need:

  • Verifying all hearing aid components are functioning properly
  • Performing a thorough hearing aid cleaning
  • Checking and adjusting the hearing aid fitting
  • Reviewing your wearing schedule and listening experience
  • Inspecting your ears for excess earwax
  • Replacing or recharging batteries as needed

And remember—you never have to wait for your next scheduled visit. If something doesn't feel right, your Miracle-Ear team is always ready to help.

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Hearing Diseases and Health Concerns

Hearing plays an important role in our health. You may be surprised by how hearing health affects and is affected by other systems in our body, from mental health to physical health. Hearing loss is connected to many other health conditions throughout the body. While hearing loss may not be the cause of these diseases or conditions, it is considered a risk factor for many.

Signs your hearing aids need a tune-up

Your hearing aids are designed to work quietly in the background of your life—so when they start drawing attention to themselves, that's usually a sign it's time for a visit. Watch for any of the following:

  • Whistling or feedback sounds that weren't there before
  • Voices or sounds that seem muffled or quieter than usual
  • A fit that feels loose or uncomfortable
  • Battery life that's noticeably shorter than normal
  • Difficulty hearing in environments where you previously had no trouble

These are all common signs that your devices may need a hearing aid adjustment, a cleaning, or a repair. Don't hesitate—reaching out to your nearest Miracle-Ear center early can prevent small issues from becoming bigger ones.

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Hearing aid reprogramming and adjustments

Hearing changes over time—and your hearing aids can change with you. If you've noticed that your devices no longer sound the way they used to, or that certain environments feel more challenging than before, your Miracle-Ear hearing care professional can update your programming based on a fresh hearing evaluation.

Hearing aid programming and adjustments are precise, technical processes, and getting them right makes a real difference to your everyday listening experience. While the Miracle-Ear app allows for minor volume and environment adjustments between visits, more significant changes are always best handled in the office by a licensed professional.

If a repair turns out to be needed, your Hearing Care Professional will walk you through every available option—there's no guesswork involved.

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Care for your ears

Ear care not only improves your hearing health, but your overall health as well. Get started today by scheduling a free hearing test. Find your nearest Miracle-Ear store to get started on your journey to better hearing.

Hearing aid care between visits

The care you give your hearing aids between appointments matters just as much as the tune-up itself. A few simple daily habits go a long way toward keeping your devices in great shape—and keeping you hearing your best:

  • Clean your hearing aids twice a day using a soft cloth and cleaning brush to remove earwax and debris
  • If your devices use disposable batteries, open the battery door each night to air them out and extend battery life
  • For rechargeable models, charge overnight so your devices are ready to go in the morning
  • Store your hearing aids in their case when not in use, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight
  • Adjust hearing aid volume as needed through your device controls or the Miracle-Ear app

When in doubt about the best way to care for your specific devices, your hearing care professional is always a great resource.

FAQs: hearing aid tune-up

For most wearers, a visit roughly every three months is a good rule of thumb. That said, your hearing care professional may recommend a different schedule depending on your hearing profile, your device type, and how you live your life. And if something changes between appointments—don't wait. Your Miracle-Ear team is always available to help.

A typical tune-up covers cleaning, a fitting check, a full performance evaluation, and a review of your listening experience. Depending on what comes up, your Hearing Care Professional may also make hearing aid programming adjustments or conduct a brief hearing screening. Most visits take under an hour—and you'll leave knowing your devices are working exactly as they should.

In most cases, no. Hearing aids are programmed to match an individual's specific hearing profile, and reprogramming them for a different person isn't something that can simply be done off the shelf. Each person's hearing loss is unique, and a proper evaluation and fitting session with a licensed Hearing Care Professional is essential for safe, effective results. If you have questions about a specific device, your Miracle-Ear Hearing Care Professional is the best place to start.

Miracle-Ear's lifetime aftercare program covers ongoing service visits, cleanings, fittings, and adjustments—at no additional cost*. Whether specific hearing aid repairs fall under that coverage depends on the nature of the issue and the terms of your purchase. Your Hearing Care Professional will be upfront about what's included, so you always know exactly where you stand.
*Miracle-Ear® lifetime aftercare not included with hearing aids purchased utilizing some insurance benefits.

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