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No appointment needed — here’s what to do

A broken hearing aid is stressful. We’ve made the process as simple as possible — drop in, get an honest assessment, and we’ll contact you with a clear quote before any work is carried out.

1
Drop in

Bring your hearing aids to reception at either our Bolton or Rossendale clinic during opening hours. No appointment is needed.

2
Assessment

Our audiologist will assess your hearing aids and identify the fault. There is no charge for this assessment. For straightforward issues we can often carry out minor repairs in-clinic.

3
We contact you

We’ll call or email you with our findings, a quote for the repair and our recommendation before proceeding with any work.

4
Repair

In-clinic repairs start from £50 and are typically completed within 48 hours, subject to parts availability. Repairs sent to the manufacturer start from £125 and are usually returned within 10 working days. Costs vary depending on the nature of the fault and the brand — we will always give you a clear quote before proceeding.

5
Collection

We’ll contact you as soon as your aids are ready to collect.

Free assessment

There is no charge for dropping in your hearing aids for assessment. If we are unable to carry out a repair, you will not be charged for our time.

We will always give you a clear quote before proceeding — so there are no surprises.

Opening hours

Bolton

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Tuesday until 8pm

Rossendale

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

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We repair all major brands — not just the ones we sell

We offer hearing aid repairs on all major brands. Whether you bought your aids from us or from another provider, we are happy to help.

Oticon Phonak Starkey Unitron Widex Signia ReSound & more
In-Clinic Repairs

From £50· typically within 48 hours

Many minor faults can be fixed quickly in-clinic, often the same day, subject to parts availability.

  • Tubing replacement
  • Wax filter replacement
  • Receiver replacement
  • Dome and ear tip replacement
  • Battery door repair
  • Minor cleaning and maintenance
  • Volume control and programme button checks
Manufacturer Repairs

From £125· usually within 10 working days

More complex faults are sent directly to the original manufacturer for genuine parts and proper diagnostics.

  • Circuit faults
  • Microphone issues
  • Shell cracks or damage
  • Receiver unit faults
  • Moisture damage
  • Bluetooth or connectivity issues

What if my hearing aid settings have been lost?

If your hearing aids were not purchased from us and the programmed settings have been lost during a repair or reset, we have two options for you.

The first is to return to the original provider who supplied your aids — they will have your audiogram and settings on file and can reload them.

If that is not possible or practical, we can carry out a full hearing assessment and reprogram your aids from scratch at Fresh Hearing. You would leave with your aids properly programmed to your current hearing and verified to the highest clinical standard.

£250all-inclusive

A complete reset to factory and re-programming, fitted properly to your current hearing.

  • Comprehensive hearing test
  • Professional fitting with Real Ear Measurement
  • One follow-up appointment included

We always prefer to go direct to the manufacturer

When a repair needs to go beyond our clinic, we always send hearing aids directly to the original manufacturer rather than a third-party repair service.

This means genuine replacement parts, proper manufacturer diagnostics and the repair being logged against your device — protecting any remaining warranty. We only use third-party repair services in exceptional circumstances where the manufacturer route is not available.

  • Genuine manufacturer parts
  • Proper manufacturer diagnostics
  • Repair logged against your device
  • Existing warranty protected
  • Honest, transparent process

When we may not be the right fit

There are two situations where we may not be able to help — and in both cases we’ll point you in the right direction.

NHS hearing aids

We are unable to service or repair NHS hearing aids. If your aids were provided through the NHS, please contact your local audiology department — they will be able to help with any servicing or repair needs.

Older hearing aids

Hearing aids that are more than around 7 years old may be beyond economic repair due to the availability of parts. In these cases we will always give you an honest assessment and, where appropriate, discuss your options for a replacement.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about our hearing aid repair service.

Do I need an appointment to drop off my hearing aids for repair? +
No. Simply drop in to either our Bolton or Rossendale clinic during opening hours. Our audiologist will assess your aids and contact you with our findings and a quote before any work is carried out.
How much does a hearing aid repair cost? +
In-clinic repairs start from £50 and manufacturer repairs start from £125. The exact cost depends on the nature of the fault and the brand of hearing aid. We will always give you a clear quote before proceeding with any work.
How long does a hearing aid repair take? +
In-clinic repairs are typically completed within 48 hours, subject to parts availability. Repairs that need to go to the manufacturer are usually returned within around 10 working days. We’ll give you a more accurate timeframe when we contact you with your quote.
Do you repair hearing aids from other providers? +
Yes. We are happy to repair hearing aids regardless of where they were originally purchased. We work with all major brands including Oticon, Phonak, Starkey, Unitron, Widex, Signia, ReSound and more.
Can you repair NHS hearing aids? +
Unfortunately not. NHS hearing aids must be serviced through the NHS. Please contact your local NHS audiology department for assistance with any repairs or replacement parts.
My hearing aids are old — is it worth repairing them? +
Hearing aids more than around 7 years old can sometimes be beyond economic repair due to limited parts availability. We will always give you an honest assessment, and if a repair is not the right option we’ll talk you through replacement options without any pressure.
Do you use genuine manufacturer parts? +
Yes. When a repair needs to go beyond our clinic we send hearing aids directly to the original manufacturer rather than a third-party repair service. This means genuine parts, proper diagnostics and the repair being logged against your device.
Is there a charge for assessment? +
No. There is no charge for dropping in your hearing aids for assessment. If we are unable to carry out a repair, you will not be charged for our time.
What brands do you repair? +
We repair all major brands including Oticon, Phonak, Starkey, Unitron, Widex, Signia and ReSound. If your hearing aid is from a brand not listed here, please drop in or call us — chances are we can still help.
My settings have been lost — what can you do? +
If your settings have been lost during a previous repair or reset, we offer a full reprogramming service for £250. This includes a comprehensive hearing test, professional fitting with Real Ear Measurement and one follow-up appointment. Alternatively, your original provider should have your audiogram on file and can reload it.
What happens if my hearing aids can’t be repaired? +
If a repair isn’t possible or isn’t the most sensible option, we’ll explain why and discuss your options. There is no charge for the assessment, and there’s no obligation to use our other services.
My hearing aids are still under warranty — can you handle the repair? +
In most cases, yes. We send all manufacturer repairs directly to the original manufacturer, which means any remaining warranty is preserved. Please bring any warranty documentation you have when you drop in — it can speed up the process.

Need your hearing aids repaired?

Simply drop your hearing aids in to our Bolton or Rossendale clinic during opening hours. No appointment needed. Our audiologist will assess them and contact you with a recommendation and a quote — free of charge.

Call Bolton: 01204 274000 Call Rossendale: 01706 215479

Bolton: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Tuesday until 8pm
Rossendale: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm