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Hearing aids<\/a> consist of four main parts: a microphone, which picks up sounds in your environment; a processor, which amplifies sounds to a level the wearer can easily hear; a receiver, which delivers the amplified sounds to the ears; and a battery, which powers the device. Below we review everything you need to know about hearing aid batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Hearing Aid Batteries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are two types of hearing aid batteries<\/a>: disposable and rechargeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most disposable batteries are zinc-air batteries, which activate when you remove the seal from the back of the battery. This is why you should never unpackage your batteries until you\u2019re ready to use them. The lifespan of disposable batteries depends on the size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to store and dispose of disposable batteries safely to avoid them getting accidentally ingested or polluting the environment. You can dispose of hearing aid batteries somewhere such as Louisville Metro Recycling Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rechargeable batteries are becoming increasingly popular. This type of battery is usually lithium-ion and built into the device. The battery is charged by docking the hearing aids in a case or on a charger overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing Aid Battery Sizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Disposable hearing aid batteries usually come in the following sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n