Ontario Hearing Centers provides hearing aid batteries in Rochester, NY.
At Ontario Hearing Centers in Rochester, NY, we understand the importance of reliable hearing aid batteries to keep your devices performing at their best. Our range of high-quality batteries ensures that your hearing aids provide clear sound and consistent performance, so you never miss a moment. Whether you’re looking for long-lasting power or quick replacements, we have the right batteries to suit your needs. Trust us to keep your hearing aids powered and ready every day.
Many of the latest models come with rechargeable lithium ion batteries that are usually recharged at night when a wearer takes out their hearing aid to sleep. So far this has only been available for behind the ear styles of hearing aids but soon we will have them in all sizes and shapes including custom ones made by your own preference.
Some of the rechargeable hearing aid brands that we carry are Oticon, Widex, Phonak, Starkey, and ReSound.
Zinc-air button disposable batteries, also referred to as “button batteries,” are the other common option for hearing aid batteries. These batteries come pre-packaged with a factory sealed sticker that activates when peeled off. Once oxygen interacts with the zinc in these batteries, they produce enough energy to power most electronics for their lifetime.
To get the best performance from a zinc-air battery, let it rest for one minute before using it. Take note that after removing the sticker, replacing it will not affect any power level; once you’ve peeled off the sticker, the battery is active until its life is depleted or replaced.
Zinc-air batteries give you the best battery life when stored in a room temperature, dry environment. Unlike popular belief, storing them in the fridge doesn’t have any benefits because it can cause condensation under the sticker and reduce battery life prematurely.
Traditionally, hearing aid batteries were produced with trace amounts of mercury for conductivity and stabilization. Mercury was used in these batteries up until recently due to its conductive properties (this is why batteries were stored in a fridge). However, it has been determined by the FDA that there may be an increased risk of potential mercury exposure with prolonged use, so they have banned this element from being included in new-manufactured devices. Hearing aids are now safer than ever because they don’t require any hazardous material.
Hearing aids can be a blessing for those with hearing loss. Different types are available in different sizes and styles to fit any need. Different types of hearing aids also come with different types of hearing aid batteries. The larger the hearing aid, the larger the batteries.
There are five different sizes of batteries available on the market, all a little smaller than a dime in diameter. Size 5 hearing aid batteries are rarely used because they’re not compatible with most brands of hearing aids, but if you’re lucky enough to have one, there’s no denying that the tiny size also has its benefits. The four more common hearing aid battery sizes range from 10 millimeters to 675 millimeters in diameter and vary in price accordingly.
To make it easier for consumers to decode the difference among hearing aid batteries, the packaging is color-coded as follows:
The battery life of hearing aid batteries depends on several factors, including the type and size of the battery, the settings and features of your hearing aid, and how often you use it. Typically, smaller batteries, such as size 10, last around 3-7 days, while larger ones like size 13 or 675 may last 10-14 days.
Advanced features like Bluetooth streaming or noise reduction can drain batteries faster. To maximize battery life, turn off your hearing aids when not in use, store batteries in a cool, dry place, and always keep the battery compartment open when the aids are not in use.
Regularly check your battery levels to ensure your hearing aids are always ready to go.
Ontario Hearing Centers provides hearing aid batteries in Rochester, NY.
We have two offices conveniently located in Brighton.
Call us today to schedule an appointment!