Problem
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Cause
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Solution
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Whistling or howling noise
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- Earmold inserted improperly
- Cracked or loose tubing
- Improper earmold fit
- Hearing aid turned up too loud
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- Reinsert earmold
- Check or replace tubing
- Have earmold replaced
- Reduce volume
- If too quiet for audibility, contact audiologist
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Weak sound
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- Weak battery
- Bent or blocked tubing
- Earmold inserted improperly
- Excessive wax in ear canal
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- Replace battery
- Check tubing
- Reinsert earmold
- Have ear examined and cleaned by audiologisist
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No sound
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- Aid turned off
- Clogged earmold
- Dead battery
- Battery inserted wrong
- Corroded battery contacts
- Bent or blocked tubing
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- Turn on hearing aid
- Clean earmold
- Replace battery
- Replace battery correctly
- Clean contacts
- Check tubing or replace tubing
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Distortion
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- Weak battery
- Bent or blocked tubing
- Clogged earmold
- Hearing aid turned up too loud
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- Replace battery
- Check or replace tube
- Clean earmold
- Reduce volume
- If too quiet for audibility, contact audiologist
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