Hearing Aid Performance Checks
Our audiology assistant provides regular hearing aid performance checks to ensure your devices are working properly. We test sound quality, check for damage or wear, and perform electroacoustic assessments using our Verifit 2 system to verify that your hearing aids are amplifying sound accurately and functioning to manufacturer specifications.
Ensuring Optimal Sound Quality
Hearing aids can drift from their original settings over time without you noticing the gradual change. Performance checks catch these subtle shifts before they impact your daily communication. Using our Verifit 2 system, we measure exactly how your devices are performing compared to their intended specifications. This objective testing reveals issues that aren't obvious during regular use – like reduced high-frequency response affecting speech clarity or compression changes that make loud sounds uncomfortable. Regular performance verification ensures you continue receiving the full benefit of your hearing technology.
Visual Inspection
We examine your devices for physical damage, wear patterns, and component integrity.
Electroacoustic Testing
We measure sound output using our Verifit 2 system to verify accurate amplification levels.
Quality Assessment
We test microphones, receivers, and processing features against manufacturer standards.
Performance Report
We explain findings and recommend any needed adjustments or maintenance.
Systematic Testing Process
Our audiology assistant conducts thorough performance assessments that go beyond basic function checks. We use electroacoustic analysis to measure your hearing aids' actual output across all frequencies and input levels. This scientific approach identifies performance issues before they become noticeable problems.
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What Performance Checks Reveal
Professional testing uncovers problems you might not notice until they severely impact your hearing. Our electroacoustic assessments measure gain (amplification) at each frequency, maximum output levels, distortion percentages, and battery drain rates. Even small deviations from target performance can significantly affect speech understanding, especially in challenging environments.
Common issues we identify include microphones performing below specifications, receivers producing distorted output, compression circuits not engaging properly, and feedback management systems malfunctioning. Some problems develop so gradually that your brain adapts, making you unaware of degraded performance. Objective measurement reveals the truth about how your devices are actually functioning versus how they should be performing.
Objective verification of hearing aid function
Early detection of developing problems
Early detection of developing problems
Peace of mind that devices work as intended
Maintaining Peak Performance
Regular performance checks are essential for consistent hearing aid benefit. Devices checked every 6 months maintain better long-term function than those tested only when problems become obvious. Our verification process helps identify when cleaning can restore performance versus when professional reprogramming or repair is needed. This proactive approach maximizes your devices' lifespan while ensuring optimal daily performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about hearing aid performance checks and their importance for your hearing success.
While cleaning removes physical blockages, performance checks measure whether your hearing aids are actually amplifying sound correctly. Using specialized equipment, we verify that every component functions within specifications. Clean hearing aids can still have electronic issues that only testing reveals.
We recommend performance verification every 6 months, or sooner if you notice changes in sound quality. Regular checks help maintain consistent benefit and catch problems early. Some people benefit from quarterly checks, especially those who wear their devices in challenging environments.
Electroacoustic testing uses specialized equipment to measure exactly what your hearing aid is doing. We connect your device to our Verifit 2 system, which generates test signals and measures the output. This shows us gain levels, frequency response, distortion, and other technical parameters that determine sound quality.
Yes, regular checks often identify issues before complete failure occurs. Gradually declining microphone sensitivity, increasing battery drain, or developing distortion patterns all signal potential failures. Early detection allows for preventive maintenance or timely repairs, avoiding sudden loss of function.
Absolutely. We provide performance checks for all major hearing aid brands regardless of where you purchased them. Our Verifit 2 system works with devices from all manufacturers, and our audiology assistant has experience testing various models and styles.
Your Assurance of Quality Hearing
Your hearing aids represent a significant investment in your quality of life. Performance checks provide concrete verification that this investment continues delivering intended benefits. Just as you wouldn't drive a car for years without diagnostic checks, your hearing aids deserve regular professional assessment to ensure peak function.
Our audiology assistant combines technical expertise with practical understanding of how performance affects your daily experience. By using objective measurements rather than subjective impressions, we identify issues that might otherwise go unnoticed until they significantly impact your hearing. This scientific approach means you can trust your devices are working properly, not just hoping they are.
When you know your hearing aids are performing optimally, you can focus on enjoying conversations rather than wondering if you're missing something. Regular performance checks provide that confidence, ensuring your devices deliver clear, comfortable sound in all the situations that matter to you.
Schedule your hearing aid performance check today by calling 425-821-6600. Let our skilled team at Hearing Specialty Center verify that your devices are delivering their full potential, keeping you connected to the sounds of life.
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