Doctor of Audiology
2325 Summit Park Drive, Suite B
Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: (231) 347-1800
Fax: (231) 347-1864
Email: info@hearing-specialists.com
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| SYMPTOM |
CAUSE |
POSSIBLE REMEDY |
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DEAD |
*Not turned on |
*Turn on |
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*Dead battery |
*Replace battery |
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*Battery improperly inserted |
*Insert battery properly |
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*Blocked earmold |
*Clean earmold blockage |
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*Blocked sound outlet filter |
*Change filter or consult your hearing healthcare professional |
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NOT LOUD ENOUGH |
*Loose earmold |
*Remove and reinsert |
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*Improper fit |
*Clean earmold |
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*Blocked earmold |
*Change filter or consult your hearing healthcare professional |
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*Change in hearing |
*Consult your physician |
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*Excessive ear wax |
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*Blocked sound outlet filter |
*Change filter or consult your hearing healthcare professional |
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*Volume set too low |
*Turn volume up slightly |
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*Stiff or damaged tubing |
*Replace tubing |
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WHISTLES, SQUEALS OR ECHO EFFECT |
*Loose earmold |
*Remove and reinsert |
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*Volume too loud |
*Turn volume down slightly |
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*Low battery |
*Replace battery |
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*Clothing or hand too close to ear |
*Adjust clothing or lower hand |
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*DFS needs re-initialization |
*Consult your hearing healthcare professional |
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NOT CLEAR, DISTORTED |
*Weak battery |
*Replace battery |
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*Volume control set too low |
*Check volume settings |
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*Poorly fitting earmold |
*Consult your hearing healthcare professional |
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*Hearing instrument may be in need of an adjustment |
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| Call Today for a Free Consultation: (231) 347-1800 |
Dedicated to enhancing our patients' quality of life by providing
the education, tools, and skills necessary to obtain better hearing.
