Our hearing aid re-tubing service is designed to keep your hearing devices functioning smoothly and comfortably.

Over time, earmould tubing becomes brittle, discoloured, or split, leading to poor sound transmission, whistling, and ear discomfort. At Ears2hear, our experienced audiologist replace old tubing with high-quality tubing tailored to your specific mould.

Regular re-tubing ensures your hearing aid sits securely in your ear and delivers clear, uninterrupted sound every single day.

Hearing aid earmould tubing connects your behind-the-ear device to the custom mould that sits in your ear canal. As you wear your device, body heat, moisture, and earwax cause the clear plastic tubing to harden and shrink.

Consequences of neglected tubing

Hardened or cracked tubing can cause feedback whistling, reduced sound levels, poor speech clarity, and soreness around the ear canal.

Signs your mould needs re-tubing

Look out for yellowing or stiff plastic, moisture droplets trapped inside the tube, split ends, or the mould slipping out of your ear easily.

When to seek professional assistance

If the tubing has snapped off inside the mould or cannot be pulled through smoothly, visiting Ears2hear in Weston-super-Mare ensures safe removal without damaging your custom earmould.

Earmould maintenance mistakes to avoid

Using sharp metal tools

Attempting to pry out old, stuck tubing with pins, screwdrivers, or needles can tear the silicone mould or scrape the sound bore.

Household glues

Never use standard household superglue to fix loose tubing, as chemicals can irritate the ear canal and ruin the mould permanently.

Wrong tube dimensions

Using the incorrect diameter or wall thickness causes either acoustic feedback or excessive dampening of your sound.

Improper tube length can also cause the hearing aid to drag downward, causing pain over the top of the ear.

Ignoring moisture build-up

Letting condensation stay inside the tubing can block the sound path completely and damage the hearing aid receiver over time.

What happens when tubing is not replaced regularly?

Neglected earmould tubing can lead to:

• Hardened plastic rubbing uncomfortably against the ear

• Tubing snapping flush with the earmould surface

• Acoustic leakage causing persistent feedback squeals

• Muffled sound and diminished volume in noisy rooms

• Moisture condensation trapped inside the sound bore

• Earmould coming loose and dislodging during movement

• Excess strain on the hearing aid earhook connector

In most cases, an immediate improvement in clarity and comfort is noticeable right after re-tubing.

Tubing options: Choose from standard, medium thick, or thick tubing to best suit your needs.

Fast service

- Quick turnaround: No long waits—get back to hearing better quickly.

Over time, tubing becomes hard, discoloured, cracked or loose, which directly affects comfort and sound quality.

Re-tubing involves fitting new tubing between the mould and your hearing aid. It is a quick, routine maintenance task, but correct tube size, length, and orientation are essential for a secure fit and reliable performance.