Hearing Aid Batteries
Zinc-Air Batteries Still Have a Place
Rechargeable hearing aids are popular, but many patients still prefer disposable zinc-air batteries. Optimum Audiology carries hearing aid batteries in Apple Valley, CA, and our team can help you find the right size: 10 (yellow), 312 (brown), 13 (orange), or 675 (blue). Call or text (760) 503-1700 before you stop by any of our four offices so we can confirm your size is on hand.
Rechargeable or Disposable: Which Fits Your Routine?
Thinking about rechargeable hearing aids? Dr. Kristi Mendoza, Au.D., can help you weigh what matters most: how easily you handle tiny batteries, how many hours you wear your aids, how much you stream, and how often you travel. All major manufacturers make rechargeable models with a charging case, and many patients with arthritis or low vision find them far easier to live with.
Hearing Aid Battery FAQs
Common questions about hearing aid batteries in Apple Valley: which size you need, how long each lasts, storing spares safely, and when a rechargeable hearing aid makes sense.
Zinc-air batteries come in four standard sizes, each with a color-coded tab. Size 10 (yellow) fits the smallest in-canal and some RIC aids. Size 312 (brown) fits many RIC and in-canal styles. Size 13 (orange) is common in behind-the-ear and larger in-the-ear aids, and size 675 (blue) powers high-output behind-the-ear devices.
Your size is printed on the battery package and listed in your hearing aid's user guide. If you can't find either, bring your hearing aid or an empty pack to your next visit and we'll check. You can also call or text (760) 503-1700 with the brand and model, and our team will look it up for you.
Hearing aid battery life depends on the size, how many hours a day you wear your aids, and how much audio you stream. As a rough guide, size 10 lasts about 3 to 7 days, size 312 about 5 to 10 days, size 13 about 9 to 14 days, and size 675 about 14 to 21 days.
Streaming phone calls or TV over Bluetooth drains batteries faster. One simple habit helps: after you peel the tab, wait about a minute before putting the battery in so it can fully activate. Open the battery door at night to let moisture escape. If your batteries die much sooner than these ranges, the hearing aid may need a look, so give us a call.
It's worth a look if tiny batteries are getting hard to handle, the tabs frustrate you, or you're tired of buying them. Most rechargeable hearing aids run a full day on an overnight charge. You set them in the hearing aid charger at bedtime and they're ready in the morning.
Disposables still have real advantages. A fresh battery takes seconds to swap on a long day out, there's no charger to pack for a trip, and there's no built-in cell slowly losing capacity over the years. If your current hearing aids aren't rechargeable, switching usually means new devices, so it's a good topic to raise at your annual check-up. Dr. Mendoza will lay out the trade-offs and let you decide.
An unopened pack of zinc-air batteries keeps for a long time, often a few years, as long as it's stored well. A drawer or cabinet at room temperature is ideal. Leave the tab on until you're ready to use the battery, because air starts draining it as soon as the tab comes off.
A few things to avoid: the refrigerator, where moisture can damage the cells; loose batteries in a pocket with coins or keys; and a hot car. A High Desert summer afternoon in a parked car is enough to shorten battery life, so keep your spares indoors. Keep batteries away from children and pets too, since they're dangerous if swallowed. Call or text (760) 503-1700 to ask about picking some up.
Hearing Aids Tuned to Your Ears, Not a Factory
Hearing aids only help if they're set for your ears, not generic factory settings. That's why every new fitting at Optimum Audiology includes Real Ear Measurement, a quick test with a tiny microphone that confirms the sound reaching your eardrum matches your hearing loss. We check again at every annual visit, see you for follow-ups in the first month, and most purchases include a trial period so you can hear the difference at home.
Patient Reviews
What patients across the High Desert, Visalia, and La Verne say about their care with Dr. Kristi Mendoza, Au.D.
Expert Hearing Care From the High Desert to Visalia
Dr. Kristi Mendoza, Au.D., has helped patients hear better since 1991, and every plan starts with a thorough hearing evaluation.
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Dr. Kristi Mendoza, Au.D., and her team see patients in Apple Valley, Jess Ranch, La Verne, and Visalia. Choose the office closest to you on the map.
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Optimum Audiology is a great place to go to for my hearing aids. Friendly staff and very helpful. They take care of everything from insurance, to keeping your hearing aids properly working. Thanks for doing a great job for me Optimum Audiology.— Anthony A.
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