If you wear Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) hearing aids—also known as RITE (Receiver-in-the-Ear) aids—you know they offer incredible sound quality and discretion. To maintain that high performance, knowing how to replace RIC hearing aid filters is essential.
At Amplifon Australia, we empower you with the practical knowledge needed to keep your advanced hearing aids working perfectly. If you'd like a clinician to help you with maintaining your device, you can always access our ongoing care.
A blocked wax filter for hearing aids is the most common reason for muffled sound, but it’s a quick fix that takes less than a minute! If you're noticing unclear sound, it's time to check your filter.
If you'd like a clinician to help, or need new hearing aid filters or professional help, you can visit a clinic near you.
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RIC hearing aids house the speaker (receiver) directly in the ear canal tip, making them highly susceptible to earwax and moisture. The wax filter is a small screen inserted into this tip.
The wax filter, or wax guard, is a tiny, disposable protective barrier that stops wax and debris from blocking the sound path and damaging the delicate receiver unit of your RIC hearing aid. Because RIC aids house the delicate speaker directly in the ear canal, this filter is critical for protecting the expensive electronic components and ensuring consistent audio performance.
Unlike batteries, the wax filter doesn't stop working entirely, but its performance degrades over time.
You should replace your RIC hearing aid filter when the sound becomes noticeably quiet, weak, or completely stops, or if you can visibly see earwax clogging the small opening. We generally recommend checking your filter weekly and replacing it about every 4 to 8 weeks as a routine maintenance schedule. If you use your hearing aids during heavy exercise or have naturally waxy ears, you may need to change the hearing aid filter more frequently.
To protect your advanced hearing aids and maintain your warranty, it's crucial to use the exact type of wax filter specified by the manufacturer.
You can purchase Amplifon hearing aid filters and wax guards directly from any of our Amplifon clinics across Australia. The specific filter type often depends on the manufacturer and the receiver power level. During your next ongoing care appointment, your audiologist will gladly show you how to identify the correct filters and help you stock up.
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RIC hearing aids are an important part of your device. While routine care like filter replacement is simple, sometimes a deeper cleaning or adjustment is necessary.
We provide superior expertise and comprehensive ongoing care to ensure your technology works seamlessly. If you change the filter and the problem persists, or if you simply need a professional check-up, our specialists are here to help.
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If your RIC aid is still muffled after replacing the filter, book an appointment for a professional cleaning and diagnostics check.
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