Hearing Aid Batteries
Batteries, Testers, and Dry Kits On the Shelf
Hearing aid batteries in Mesa, AZ are stocked at our Baseline Road office in all four zinc-air sizes: 10 (yellow), 312 (brown), 13 (orange), and 675 (blue). We also carry battery testers and Dry & Store kits, which earn their keep in a valley where devices move between air conditioning and summer heat several times a day. Stop in during business hours; no appointment is needed to pick any of it up.
Rechargeable or Disposable? Talk It Through
Most current receiver-in-canal and behind-the-ear models come in both a rechargeable version and a disposable-battery version, so the decision usually comes down to routine rather than hearing loss. Dexterity, travel, how much you stream from your phone, and long-term cost all factor in, and your Doctor of Audiology will work through each one with you. Your battery size stays in your chart, so refills at the front desk take about a minute.
Hearing Aid Battery FAQs
Common questions about hearing aid batteries in Mesa, including sizes and colors, how long a cell should last, storing them through an Arizona summer, and when rechargeable makes sense.
Zinc-air batteries come in four sizes, and every manufacturer uses the same color code on the tab. Size 10 is yellow and powers IIC, CIC, and the smallest receiver-in-canal devices. Size 312 is brown and suits many RIC and in-the-canal aids. Size 13 is orange for behind-the-ear and larger in-the-ear models, and size 675 is blue for power BTE devices and some cochlear implant processors.
If you are not sure, bring the aid or an empty pack into our Mesa office and we will identify it while you wait. We note the size in your chart so future pickups are quick, or call (480) 265-8067 with your make and model and we can confirm it over the phone.
Runtime tracks battery size, how much you stream, and how much amplification your loss requires. As a rough guide, size 10 lasts three to seven days, size 312 five to ten days, size 13 nine to fourteen days, and size 675 two to three weeks.
Heavy Bluetooth use for calls, television, or music can cut those numbers by a third or more. One habit helps every size: after peeling the tab, wait a full minute before closing the battery door so air can activate the cell completely. If your batteries are dying noticeably faster than they used to, call the office. That change often points to a device problem rather than a bad pack.
For a lot of patients, yes. If arthritis or neuropathy makes a size 10 cell hard to handle, or you simply dislike fiddling with tabs, a rechargeable model removes the problem. An overnight charge covers a full day of wear, including streaming, and there is no recurring pack to buy.
Disposables still have their advantages. You can swap a dead cell in seconds anywhere, there is no charger to remember on a trip, and capacity does not fade after a few years of cycling. Since most styles come both ways, the answer usually depends on your hands and your habits rather than your audiogram.
A sealed pack keeps for around three years at room temperature, so a kitchen drawer or bedroom cabinet is ideal. What ruins batteries here is the car. A glovebox in July can pass 150 degrees, which drains cells quickly and can damage the hearing aids themselves if they are left with them.
A few other rules: skip the refrigerator, since condensation does more harm than the cold does good. Keep loose batteries away from coins and keys, which can short the contacts. Leave the tab on until you are ready to use the cell. If you are heading out of town, pick up a spare pack before you go by calling (480) 265-8067.
The AFA Promise to Every Patient
Whether you're here for a balance evaluation, a diagnostic hearing test, or a new set of hearing aids, you'll be cared for by credentialed clinicians using the same equipment that draws physician referrals from across the East Valley. Every new hearing aid fitting also includes a 45-day trial period, so you can wear your devices through real life in Mesa before you commit.
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Advanced balance testing and audiology care on Baseline Road, with most referrals seen within days.
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Audiologist in Mesa, AZ
Our Mesa office on Baseline Road houses the full vestibular battery — rotational chair, posturography, VNG, vHIT, and VEMP — alongside complete diagnostic hearing care.
- Rotational chair and posturography, rare in Arizona
- Doctor of Audiology care at every step
- VA Community Care, Medicare, and AHCCCS accepted
- Referral appointments within days, sometimes same-day
- All major hearing aid brands, verified with Real Ear
- Serving Mesa and the East Valley since 2013
“Very helpful and willing to educate on what they’re doing as they go and make sure you understand, very patient highly recommend 😊 Went in very nervous, left feeling educated knowledgeable…”— Jon Howard, Google Review
AFA Balance & Hearing Institute
4838 E. Baseline Road, Suite #126, Mesa, AZ 85206
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed daily from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
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