Earwax can interfere with hearing aid performance, block sound pathways, and cause discomfort or whistling (feedback).
At Pro Ear Clinic, we offer professional pre-hearing aid earwax removal using safe techniques such as microsuction, water irrigation, and manual removal, ensuring your ears are clear and ready for accurate hearing aid assessment or fitting.
We provide appointments at The Hampton Spa (Failand) and home visits across Bristol.
Clinic & Home Visits
Available across Bristol & sorrounding areas
Hearing Aid Ready Ears
Clear, wax-free canals for accurate fitting & testing
The Technique
Pre-hearing aid wax removal is a professional service designed to clear blocked or partially blocked ears before a hearing aid test or fitting.
Even a small amount of wax can affect:
We use microsuction or warm water irrigation, depending on your ear health and wax type. Every appointment includes a full ear examination using a video otoscope so you can see the condition of your ear canal before and after treatment.
Pre-hearing aid wax removal is ideal if you have:
Ensuring your ears are clear helps your audiologist provide the most accurate hearing aid settings and best long-term results.
Why experts recommend microsuction as the safest choice for your ear health.
Wax blockage can distort results.
Clear ear canals reduce whistling and improve sound clarity.
Ear moulds and domes fit correctly in wax-free ears.
Microsuction works well even for sensitive ears.
Many patients notice clearer sound right away.
Regular cleaning helps maintain consistent hearing aid quality.
Both new and existing hearing aid users benefit from clear, wax-free ears before fittings, hearing tests or adjustments.
Wax Removal Is Essential Before a Hearing Aid Fitting When:
Wax Can Affect Hearing Aids When:
After examining your ears with a video otoscope, we’ll advise whether wax removal is needed before your hearing test or fitting.
Our goal is to ensure the clearest, most accurate results for your hearing aids.
Your Apointment
Our professional process ensures your comfort and safety at every step.
We begin with a detailed otoscopy or video-otoscopy so you can see the wax inside your ear canal. This helps us decide the safest approach.
Using microsuction and specialist tools, we gently remove the wax. You'll hear the suction sound, but it should not be painful. If needed, small instruments can help lift wax safely.
Once the wax is removed, we re-examine your ears to ensure the canal and eardrum are healthy and clear.
We provide guidance to help keep your ears wax-free and reduce future blockages.
Using olive oil or sodium bicarbonate ear drops for 3–4 days beforehand can help soften wax, but they are not always essential for microsuction.
Recommended
3–4 days of olive oil drops for firm or impacted wax.
No drops
If you have a perforation, infection or sensitivity to oil.
If unsure, contact us before your appointment.
Pre-hearing aid earwax removal is recommended for:
If you’re unsure whether your hearing aid issues are caused by wax, we can quickly assess your ears and advise what you need.
This depends on your ears:
We’ll advise based on your individual needs.
Pricing Plans
We offer transparent, flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees giving you peace of mind before your appointment.
£85/ flat fee for one or both ears
Ideal for patients who prefer in clinic appointments
IN CLINIC
£95/ flat fee for one or both ears
Ideal for patients who prefer home comfort or have limited mobility.
HOME VISIT
£45/ per visit
If no earwax needs to be removed after examination.
Video Assessment
Choose the most convenient option for you.
Clinic Appointments (The Hampton Spa, Failand)
Perfect if you prefer a calm clinical environment. Free on-site parking and easy access from Clifton, Long Ashton, Bedminster, Redland and surrounding areas.
Home Visit Appointments (Across Bristol)
Convenient and ideal for elderly patients, mobility issues, busy schedules, and families. Same high-quality equipment and care at your home.
We provide microsuction and water irrigation across:
Book your Appointment
We provide professional ear wax removal in the comfort of your own home across the Bristol area.
Appointments are limited, secure your spot online today.
Need care home visits or something else? Visit our services page for more options.
FAQs
Yes. Even a small amount of earwax can block sound and affect your hearing test results.
Having wax removal before a hearing test ensures:
Most audiologists recommend pre hearing aid wax removal prior to any test or fitting.
Most audiologists do not perform wax removal.
They expect your ears to be clear before testing, because wax can distort results and cause faulty readings.
That’s why many clinics refer patients for professional earwax removal before hearing tests.
We recommend booking your wax removal 2–5 days before your hearing aid fitting or hearing test.
This ensures:
If your hearing test is urgent, we can often provide same-week appointments.
If no wax is present, you’ll only be charged a £45 consultation fee, not the full treatment.
This includes:
Yes — wearing hearing aids can increase wax production and push wax deeper into the canal.
This can lead to:
Regular earwax removal for hearing aid users can prevent these issues.
If wax is present, your hearing test may show inaccurate results. This can cause:
A clear ear canal ensures the most accurate readings.
Signs that wax is blocking your hearing aids include:
If you notice any of these, book earwax removal for hearing aid users.
Yes — microsuction is the safest method for pre hearing aid wax removal, because:
This is the preferred method before any hearing test or hearing aid fitting.
Yes — please remove your hearing aids before your wax removal appointment.
This allows:
Bring your devices with you so we can confirm your ears are completely clear afterwards.
If your appointment involves irrigation, use drops for 3–5 days beforehand.
Microsuction usually does not require drops, but they can help soften stubborn wax.
Avoid ear drops if you have:
Contact us if unsure.
A pre-hearing-aid wax removal appointment usually lasts 20–30 minutes, including:
Often yes — especially if wax was causing:
Most patients notice immediate improvement once the wax is removed.
Most hearing aid users benefit from wax checks every 3–6 months.
This prevents:
Regular checks help your hearing aids perform at their best.