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Battery drains quickly / Won’t charge

A hearing aid battery draining quickly or an aid that will not charge can have several causes. Streaming uses extra power, while disposable batteries need time to activate after their tabs are removed. Rechargeable aids need clean, dry contacts and the correct charger. Battery capacity can also reduce with age. Choose your power type for relevant checks. Never recharge disposable batteries, force a battery door or charge an aid that is wet, damaged, unusually hot or swollen.

What type of hearing aid do you have?

Blue line drawings of a receiver-in-canal aid with thin wire, a behind-the-ear aid with tubing, and a custom in-the-ear aid
Possible causes and checks

Check the charger and contacts

The hearing aid may not be making contact with its charger.

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Try a fresh battery pack

Old batteries or insufficient activation time can reduce battery life.

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Compare a day with less streaming

Bluetooth streaming can use more battery power.

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Ask about battery health

Rechargeable battery capacity can reduce with age, especially after several years.

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Arrange a power check

A battery or charging fault may need professional attention.

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