Hearing Aid Warranties
Hearing Aid Warranties: What are they and how do they help you Hearing aids like other large purchases or investments we buy have manufacturer warranties. These warranties cover your hearing aids for a period of time and cover a variety of repairs to ensure your hearing aids continue to perform well. Let's take a look at the type of warranties available to you... Repair and Remake Warranties These kinds of warranties are an agreement between you and the hearing aid manufacturer. This agreement lasts anywhere from 2-4 years and will account for broken parts, malfunction, and other repairs that we can't do in-house. While you're in-warranty these repairs have no cost to you from the manufacturer. You can find this information on your original invoice of sale or ask your hearing health care provider. Out of warranty, most manufacturers have a fixed price for a repair. This can cost anywhere from $100 to $500. The manufacturer cost depends on the age of the hearing aid and whether you choose a 6 or 12 month extended warranty. After 5-6 years, manufacturers deem hearing aids un-repairable as they may not carry parts anymore for older styles. After your warranty expires you can insure your hearing aids through a 3rd party, such as your home insurance in case of loss or damage. Lost and Damaged Insurance This insurance provided by the manufacturer is valid for 1-2 years after purchase. In that time, if you lose a hearing aid or damage it beyond repair (i.g....
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