How to clean a Receiver-In-The-Canal (RIC) Hearing Aid - Applied Hearing Solutions

[@536tennis]

Thank you Dr. Cliff Olson: Can believe a stranger like you has given me so much help and happiness. I watched you videos when I first lost my hearing. Lately I couldn’t hear and I was afraid my hearing had gotten worse. Got a new audiogram ( thanks Kaiser) and the result unchanged. Have Costco checked my hearing aids and it was clotted with wax. I swear I should have watch this video and learn to clean that white tip( sound receiver). I swear I never received a complete instrument. Life is good again because I can hear. You are a good man Dr. Olson, I will remember you forever.

[@DrCliffAuD]

Thanks Carrie!

[@harryd9116]

I just got my K10s from Costco and had a Audiologist to do the testing and fitting. I go back this week for my 2 week followup and have a few adjustments I would like him to make. The overall experience was very good. However, your videos, and I saw most of them, are VERY helpful. I learned a lot from each of them. Super impressed!! THANK YOU!

[@moh9060]

Nice 👍 video I was cleaning my hearing aids while I was watching your video it really helps now I know how to clean my hearing aids properly great 👍 job keep up ⬆️ the great work man 👨.

[@chucktaylor4330]

One of my resound receivers had gone silent. thanks to you, Dr. Olson, I was able to fix it and avoided going into corona costco. I've always wondered what that pack of 8 black plastic sticks with white tips was for, no instructions about them and you were the only one on internet that explained them. Thanks.again.

[@terrybond-manville3019]

Super-helpful; on day three of my hearing aids and wondered about how to clean them. Very informative; thank you for a worthwhile video.

[@rhaebeam]

I so much appreciate your videos doctor I just got hearing aids and I am learning from your videos thank you.

[@jodyfollis5070]

Thank you for your video, I have had my hearing aids about 2 months and I have lost the guide on how to care for them, your video was very helpful,

[@gulpreetsingh7002]

How often should we change the filter and dome. Thanks Got Good info from video.. Thanks

[@1947froggy]

Good vid, so SPECIFICALLY, what is added in a "professional" cleaning? Thanks.

[@boomerrangerron]

Great video and much needed tips on how to keep these devices clean! As I found Out on an Ohio Hunting trip in hot weather las October. Perspiration and moisture ruined my STARKEY Halo mics.

[@DrCliffAuD]

Yep, moisture is the enemy of electronics.

[@deborahgoodman-lempa1020]

Wonderful video. Is the wax vent on a custom hearing mold for a cild that uses tubing in the mold itself or is it in the ear hook?

[@joniatoms9798]

Thank you!

[@mehrugev]

how frequently i must change wax guard, thank you

[@kaylasmusic]

If I’m a size 0 for receiver length in other manufacturers, I should be a 0 in Widex as well?

[@debeye13]

Can I use a forced air dryer on rechargeable hearing aids?

[@magicone9327]

Any cleaning beyond the wax trap? What happens when the delivery tube hardens?

[@adolphpalma5800]

I just received the ear plugs and tubing which connects to the hearing aid itself .. How do you disconnect the plug in to the hearing aid so I can replace the new unit?

[@maedeeeee]

Hello, good day. Would you allow me to record your video and translate and publish it in the language of my country?

[@DrCliffAuD]

no, what is your langauge?

[@jimgresham5529]

Show us a dry aide kit, where do you buy one. Your talking to hearing aide Nubes.

[@jimgresham5529]

What is a dome and where is it located? Your talking to hearing aide nubies.

[@amateursportscards7317]

I am just curious why you use a tissue instead of a disinfect wipe when cleaning the hearing aid. BTW I am enjoying your videos, they are helpful, especially for an upcoming audiologist such as myself!

[@DrCliffAuD]

Hi Marco. I do use disinfecting wipes on earmolds and domes, but not on the hearing aid processor. Hearing aid processors are painted. Alcohol in disinfecting wipes will remove paint from the processor if done enough times. As a fellow audiologist, I'm glad you like the videos!

[@nand6181]

Can a RIC with a lithium battery (Resound Quattro) be dried in a warm air hearing aid dryer?

[@DrCliffAuD]

As far as I know, yes.

[@somjibhimjiyani2046]

What is the. Price

[@ernestgraham5251]

Is it anything I could do to prevent it from gradually slipping out of my canal?

[@debo2174]

That happens to me too.

[@jameswest8280]

My wife creates an excessive amount of ear wax, and has profound hearing loss. I can't find an air vent, and there's no rubber dome to remove. Replacing the wax trap was the first thing I tried. The ear molds are not removable, you need a special tool, the receiver looks like it is inside the mold itself. I tried to fix it myself, she ended up needing a new ear mold. The audiologist she went to retired, and closed his office. We went to several audiologists, non of them will even attempt to clean or repair them. We can't afford the ~$4,000 to replace them, they're rechargeable. What's going on? HELP! Evidently, no audiologist knows anything about this type of hearing aid, I find that incredible.

[@vljenewein]

My Costco (Kalamazoo) Hearing Aid Specialist told me to not remove the dome, and don't worry about the wax filter. She also said NEVER use tissue, or paper towels, just use the enclosed cloth or use cheap baby wipes to clean the domes (in place)

[@DrCliffAuD]

Don't listen to your provider. That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. 🤦

[@adrianagrosu3188]

Hello dr. Cliff! If wax is going through the filter and gets to the receiver, the hearing aid will need to go in service. Do you think is better to buy one with microMold so that you don't have to pay everytime the hearing aid needs fixing? Thank you!

[@colette14]

I’ve just started trialling a starkey cross ric Imuse hearing aids and I can’t turn them on! Can you help me please?

[@rhaebeam]

what is that black little stick called? I need to get some more

[@DrCliffAuD]

Wax traps or Cerustops

[@rhaebeam]

thank you your videos are so helpful!!

[@sjlurie1]

How often should you replace the receivers themselves.

[@DrCliffAuD]

Only when they become distorted or break.

[@jimgresham5529]

You NEED to SHOW how you removed the dome.

[@bjarbj944]

Thank you so much. My first week using aids. Do you have any particular tips for someone with a history of chronic ear infections? Anything to look out for and help prevent infection in particular?

[@DrCliffAuD]

Sanitize, Sanitize, Sanitize. Get a dehydrator kit like: amzn.to/2GODYd0 that has UV sanitation. Also, you should use alcohol swabs every day to sanitize your earmold/dome.

[@bjarbj944]

thank you so much!

[@michaelmaciejewicz7534]

The silicone cone part came off the tip of my hearing aid and stuck in my ear I heard a pop sound then a muffled sound decrease I got it out but this scared me badly What do I do ?

[@adamwest3191]

like a rubber inside u ???

[@modonne0]

Oskee wow wow

[@PJG1710]

Why do hearing aids whistle when you press against them? When I lay down against the pillow I get this screeching sound. HELP!

[@DrCliffAuD]

You are reflecting sound leaking from your ear canal back into the microphone to case what we call feedback.

[@barbarakennedy9362]

how often should I change the wax trap?

[@SirHelios]

That would be interesting to know, any news about that?

[@marciabosworth4661]

I came for just that information but I see there has not been an answer for 4 months.

[@TK-zc5wu]

Octican recommend every 3 to 4 weeks I find I need to change my around every 3 weeks

[@bobbray4696]

If you do the regular cleaning yourself. What extra steps dose the audiologist do? Or are they just inspecting it closer? Because it's easier for them to see or notice defects on any part of the hearing aid. Being that's there profession.

[@lflinch]

Why not use an ultrasonic cleaner?

[@usernamemykel]

Because hearing aids are NOT waterproof, like submarines.

[@michaeldietz1789]

I don't believe you told us how often to do the normal cleaning that you demonstrated in this video. Please tell us.

[@DrCliffAuD]

Yes it can be replaced.

[@ingemansfield2755]

How often do I have to clean my aid

[@alaaalhourany8708]

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[@Michael-ig6iu]

Thank you for your video, I have had my hearing aids about 2 months and I have lost the guide on how to care for them, your video was very helpful,