Hearing aid batteries in Nerja
At our practice at Calle Pintada 58, in the centre of Nerja, we sell hearing aid batteries. Not sure which size yours takes? No problem: bring in your old battery or the hearing aid itself and we'll check it with you. We're a small family practice, mother and son, and we speak English as well as Spanish.
If you're after a particular size, give us a ring first and we'll tell you whether we have it, so you don't have a wasted journey.
The 4 hearing aid battery sizes
Hearing aid batteries are zinc-air batteries and come in four standard sizes. Each size has its own colour, the same across every brand, and you'll see it on the battery's tab and on the packet:
- Size 10: yellow. The smallest of the four.
- Size 312: brown.
- Size 13: orange.
- Size 675: blue. The largest of the four.
The number is what counts: a size 13 is a size 13 whatever the brand. And a battery of a different size won't do, however similar it looks.
Which size does your hearing aid take?
- Check the packet of the batteries you use now: the size number and colour are printed on it.
- Check the user guide for your hearing aid, if you still have it.
- Bring in your old battery, even a flat one, or the hearing aid, and we'll check it in no time.
- If you can't pop in, send us a photo of the battery packet on WhatsApp.
Don't use watch batteries, however similar they look: they aren't the same and can damage your hearing aid.
Tips to make your batteries last longer
- Leave the tab on until you're ready to use the battery. Air is what activates it, so once the tab comes off, the battery starts to run down.
- Once you've peeled off the tab, wait a little before putting the battery in and closing the door, so the air can activate it properly. Manufacturers suggest anything from one to five minutes.
- Leave the battery door open at night when you take your hearing aid out, so any moisture can escape.
- Keep them in their packet at room temperature, around 20°C. Not in the fridge, and not in the bathroom.
- Don't carry them loose in a pocket or handbag with coins or keys: contact with metal drains them.
- Always carry a spare or two, and check the expiry date on the packet when you buy them.
- If your hearing aid gets wet, throw that battery away and put in a new one. If it still doesn't sound right, bring it in and we'll check it.
- If you won't be wearing your hearing aid for a while, take the battery out.
- Keep them out of reach of children and pets. Swallowing a battery is dangerous: if it happens, treat it as an emergency and call 112.
How long does a battery last?
It depends on the size, the type of hearing aid and how many hours a day you wear it: anything from a few days to around three weeks, and smaller batteries tend to run down sooner than bigger ones. If your batteries suddenly start running out much faster than before, your hearing aid may need looking at. Bring it in and we'll check it.
If your hearing aid is rechargeable
Most rechargeable hearing aids don't take batteries you swap: they have a built-in battery that charges in its charger, like a mobile phone. If it isn't charging properly, if the charge doesn't last as long as it used to or if the charger is playing up, bring the hearing aid in with its charger and we'll check it. We also sell chargers. Ask us about yours first: if that model isn't sold in Spain, we may not have it.
Hearing aid from the UK or the NHS?
Battery sizes are standard, so it doesn't matter where your hearing aid came from: what counts is the size. If yours is an NHS hearing aid, we can also check it and repair it. What we don't do is reprogramme it: new settings come from the NHS service that fitted it. There's more in our guide to NHS and UK hearing aids in Spain.
Do I need an appointment?
You can walk in without an appointment, but it's best to ring first. We're open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:30, mornings only, at Calle Pintada 58, Nerja. Give us a call or send us a WhatsApp before you come and we'll tell you whether we have your size.
Common questions
Do you sell hearing aid batteries?
Yes. We sell hearing aid batteries at our practice at Calle Pintada 58, in the centre of Nerja. If you're after a particular size, give us a ring first and we'll tell you whether we have it.
How do I know which battery size my hearing aid takes?
Look at the packet of the batteries you use now: the size number and colour are printed on it. Your hearing aid's user guide usually says too. If you have neither, bring in your old battery, even a flat one, or the hearing aid itself, and we'll check.
What do the colours on hearing aid batteries mean?
Each size has its own colour, the same across every brand: size 10 is yellow, 312 is brown, 13 is orange and 675 is blue. You'll see the colour on the battery's tab and on the packet.
How long does a hearing aid battery last?
It depends on the size, the type of hearing aid and how many hours a day you wear it: anything from a few days to around three weeks, and smaller batteries tend to run down sooner than bigger ones. If your batteries suddenly start running out much faster than before, your hearing aid may need looking at: bring it in and we'll check it.
Do you have batteries for UK or NHS hearing aids?
Battery sizes are standard, so what matters is the size, not where your hearing aid came from. Bring your old battery or the packet and we'll check the size. We also check and repair NHS hearing aids, but we don't reprogramme them: new settings come from the NHS service that fitted yours.
My hearing aid is rechargeable. Can you help?
Yes. If it isn't charging properly or the charge doesn't last as long as it used to, bring the hearing aid in with its charger and we'll check it. We also sell chargers. Ask us about yours first: if that model isn't sold in Spain, we may not have it.
Do I need an appointment to buy batteries?
You can walk in without an appointment, but it's best to ring first. We're open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:30, mornings only.
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