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*Scroll down to view the step by step video of how to change the wax guards, but read here first!*
Many individuals using hearing aids for the first time is slightly confused with the use and functionality of their instruments and waxguards. (It may be worth mentioning right here that everyone using hearing aids do not make use of waxguards / wax filters. If you use a standard BTE with a mould or a slimtube you will not use a waxguard).
Cleaning and maintaining your hearing aids is the single thing that will ensure increased life span, consistent working and optimal performance of your hearing aids. It will also save you money in the long run!
What are wax guards?
Wax guards acts as a filter to collect wax and moisture and prevent it from entering the speaker (receiver) part of your hearing aids. It is removable and replaceable.
But why?
Receivers / speakers of hearing aids don’t like wax or moisture, if wax or moisture gets into the receiver / speaker of your hearing aid it will affect the functionality and the hearing aid will have no sound or distorted sound or very soft sound. It will have to go to the lab and be repaired. Under warranty it usually carries no cost, but out of warranty it can be quite costly!
When To Change The Wax Guards?
No correct answer here really! Some people have barely any wax build-up and will not have to replace it in months, some has more wax build up and will have to replace on a monthly basis. It really depends on the amount of ear wax in your ear canal. Which is relatively different from person to person.
How do I know the wax Guard Needs Changing?
During your regular clean and care routine (at least once a week) take a good look at the speaker end of your hearing aid. Check your wax guard carefully and see if it has a lot of wax in it. If needs be, make use of a magnifying glass in a well-lit area. Most wax guards have a series of holes in the cup part of them that are visible to a good eye or with a magnifying glass. If they are blocked, or if you can’t see them at all, it is a good time to change them. Do not always wait for the sound to go off or to weaken because at that time it might be that the wax has invaded the speaker part itself.
The Phonak Cerustop and CeruShield waxguards will be in either one of the following packaging:
How to change my Unitron CERUSTOP mini-receiver wax guard?
How to change my Unitron CERUSHIELD wax guard?
Contact us if you are in need of any other assistance!
5 Comments
I have been using B90 Directs for 3 years and know when the filters are blocked as I can see the wax, ,now I have a new pair of Paradise 90s but the filters are different, so what will they look like when they are blocked up and need changing?
Hi Anthony, happy to help! Your Paradise should work with the Cerushield disk that is also mentioned in this blog (the video right at the end). When removing the dome (assuming that you use a dome and not a mould?) you should still be able to see some wax-buildup in the tip of the receiver. I have however found that these seems to be more effective than older versions of waxguards, so it might not be necessary to change them that frequently. Plese let me know if you continue to have difficulty!
I have new Phonak P90s, replacing my old M90s. Can I use either the Cerublock or Cerushield filters?
I have new Phonak P90s replacing Phonak M90s. Can I use Cerublock filters as well as Cerushield disc filters?
Good day, are you using them with just a dome on the receiver or also with a mould on the receiver?