# @mama.hu.hears on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C4Qn1aNLri1
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/21505445-mamahuhears-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-03-08T16:19:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Michelle Hu•Hard of Hearing•Audiologist (@mama.hu.hears) — https://gondola.cc/mama.hu.hears

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How do I troubleshoot my hearing devices if my audiology clinic is closed? I very much use and value my sound and communication ability- so what do I do when I can’t get to an office? Troubleshoot myself!  Here’s the list: 

🔋Batteries
-Check disposable battery life and also check if the entire package is bad
-Humidity can cause stickers to peel off which drains the batteries
-Check rechargeable contacts, charger/cables
-Check battery contacts/connections 

🎤Microphone covers
-These can get dusty or damp with sweat or hair spray/styling product
-Can cause a crackling sound
-Replace if I have back up 

🦻Earmold tubing (hearing aids)
-Moisture and cerumen can build up inside
-Can harden and clamp shut; especially the tubing length inside the earmold/canal. I always pull this out to double check. This can also cause red/soreness inside the canal if it hardens/shrinks at an angle
-Use a hair dryer carefully to heat up/soften the tubing if it’s hardened tight around the earhook to remove 

🦻CI cable
-Broken cables can cause crackling/static sounds; try to run wire between fingers to elicit
-Hopefully I have a back up or am still under warranty to send in to company myself 

💦Moisture
-Always put devices in my Dry&Store kit while sleeping at night and after sweaty workouts! 

When in doubt use uncooked rice in a closed container!  Do you have other troubleshooting advice? Please, drop it below! ....

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