Hearing Aid Batteries
Changing your hearing aid batteries is a relatively simple process once you know what you’re doing, and we’re always happy to walk you through it in person if you’d like a hand.
Battery Colors & Sizes
Hearing aid batteries are color-coded by size, so you can find the right one at a glance without having to remember a model number:
Yellow (Size 10)
The smallest size, used in many in-the-canal and receiver-in-canal hearing aids.
Brown (Size 312)
A common size for many receiver-in-canal and in-the-ear hearing aids.
Orange (Size 13)
Used in many in-the-ear and behind-the-ear hearing aids.
Blue (Size 675)
The largest common size, typically used in more powerful behind-the-ear hearing aids.
If you’re not sure which size your hearing aids take, bring them by and we’ll help you figure it out, or just check the color of the sticker on your current batteries.
How Long Do Hearing Aid Batteries Last?
Typical hearing aid batteries last anywhere from 3 to 10 days, depending on how many hours a day you wear your hearing aids and which size battery they use (smaller batteries tend to run out faster). Most hearing aids will beep or chime in a specific pattern to let you know when the battery is getting low, so you’re never caught off guard.
A quick tip: hearing aid batteries are zinc-air, meaning they activate once exposed to air. After you remove the tab, wait about a minute before inserting the battery. That short pause lets it fully activate and can meaningfully extend how long it lasts.
If you have trouble handling the small batteries, you can purchase a magnetic stick to make inserting and removing them easier, and we also carry battery testers if you’d like an easy way to check whether a battery is still good before you toss it.
A Quick Safety Note
Hearing aid batteries are small enough to be a serious choking and poisoning hazard, especially for young children and pets. Always store batteries somewhere out of reach, keep used batteries separate from new ones, so they don’t get mixed up, and dispose of them promptly rather than leaving them out. If a battery is ever swallowed, treat it as a medical emergency: call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or go to the emergency room right away.
Recycling Old Batteries
Don’t just toss used hearing aid batteries in the trash. We can let you know where to recycle your old batteries, and many retailers and battery specialty stores accept them for proper disposal as well.
Should I Get Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries?
Rechargeable hearing aids have become a popular alternative to disposable batteries, and for good reason. Instead of replacing tiny batteries every few days, you simply place your hearing aids in their charging case overnight, and they’re ready to go for a full day of use. Rechargeable batteries are also better for the environment, since you’re not constantly buying and disposing of new ones. The internal rechargeable battery itself typically lasts several years before it may need to be serviced or replaced, which usually lines up with when most people are due for a hearing aid upgrade anyway.
Whether rechargeable or disposable batteries make more sense for you depends on your lifestyle, dexterity, and hearing aid style, and it’s something we’re happy to talk through with you.
Have Questions about Your Batteries?
Ask us about rechargeable batteries. Call us at (772) 248-4172 to reach one of our specialists, and we’ll be happy to help you find the right option for you.