19-point Hearing Aid Tune-up
Prescription hearing aids are a long-term investment.
Without regular cleaning, the performance of your devices will begin to deteriorate, and it won’t be long until you notice the difference in your hearing.
At Pacific Hearing Service, our experienced and highly qualified audiologists and staff follow a methodological approach that evaluates all aspects of your devices.
If you have noticed that you are not hearing as well as you used to with your prescription hearing aids, the 19-point inspection will help us determine if they are malfunctioning or if we need to evaluate your hearing for possible changes.
The 19-point inspection is the best way to keep your hearing aids working up to specifications, ensuring you are getting the maximum benefit from your devices.
#1 - What Is a 19 Point Inspection?
The 19-point inspection is our way of ensuring that you get the best possible performance from your hearing devices throughout their entire life.
#2 - Why Do I Need a 19 Point Inspection?
#3 - What happens if my hearing device fails the 19-point inspection?
#4 - What is ANSI?
#5 - How often should I have a 19-point inspection?
Your 30-minute appointment includes
Individual session with a Doctor of Audiology
Listening check of hearing aid to assess clarity of sound and proper amplification
Visual inspection of device for cracks, debris, or any indication of a problem
Otoscopic inspection of ears
Shell or earmold disinfection and ultrasonic cleaning of domes, earmolds and tubing
Battery contact cleaning (on non-rechargeable)
Hearing aid dehumidification
Microphone debris suction
Replacement of microphone covers or filters
Receiver debris suction and wax guard replacement
Vent cleaning
Dome replacement (RIC hearing aids only)
Earmold tubing change (BTE and thin tube hearing aids only)
Earhook replacement (BTE hearing aids only)
ANSI (American National Standards Institute) electroacoustic analysis on computer of hearing aid performance to meaure it meets manufacturer’s specifications
Electroacoustic analysis of directional microphone performance
Electroacoustic analysis of battery drain (when appropriate)
Datalogging: to learn your personal preferences (e.g. turning volume up or down or changing programs) allowing us to customize programs more precisely for you.
Pairing hearing aids to iPhones, Androids, iPads: installing Apps that will work with your hearing devices
In addition, at this appointment we will give you the batteries we estimate you will need until your next service appointment in 6 months (based on manufacturers’ estimates of battery use for your hearing aid and your use pattern).
Partnering with you to help you reach your hearing potential!
What Our Patients Have to Say
"The Most Proffesional and Thorough Hearing Test In My Entire Life"
by Fran W
"The Testing is Thorough and The Care Is Professional at Pacific Hearing Service"
by A happy client
"Thorough Assessment of My Needs and Regular Follow Ups"
by Robert N
