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Through patented battery construction and components, Kirkland Signature’ s hearing aid batteries offer the best combination of high power and long life.
“ Our Kirkland Signature batteries use technology that allows the battery to access the precise amount of air needed, maximising battery power without compromising performance. The end result is a more consistent, better performing hearing aid battery,” says Navarra.
“ Kirkland Signature’ s zinc air batteries use air as a source of power, and the tab provides a seal that ensures freshness until the battery is ready for use,” he continues.“ The packaging allows for easier installation, large tabs provide ease of use and handling, dials provide secure and convenient transport, and they’ re mercury free.”
Focused on quality, pricing and support
“ The hearing aids we offer are manufactured by the top global manufacturers, including Philips, Jabra and Rexton,” says Navarra.“ Costco has worked very hard to reduce prices by working with our suppliers. This ensures members have the most technologically advanced features and options available, coupled with Costco’ s focus on value and product support, and we also include a three-year warranty at no additional cost.“ Our hearing aids provide members with all the benefits necessary to fit mild to severe hearing loss, helping members save up to 70 percent over our competition.”
“ Our offering of Kirkland Signature hearing aid batteries offer another point of difference,” Navarra continues.“ These batteries improve performance in hearing aids, including digital, programmable, and those aids used by individuals who are severely hearing-impaired.”
Support from start to finish
A successful fitting begins with an initial consultation. Costco offers members a free hearing assessment to determine if they can be helped by a hearing aid. The assessment includes six pure-tone and speech tests. If you need hearing aids, your dispenser( who doesn’ t work on commission) will help you select the right product for your situation. Then, when your hearing aids arrive, he or she will conduct real ear measurement testing and adjust the programming as needed.“ It’ s not enough for us to just go with what the manufacturer says someone should do best with, because everyone’ s ear canals are different shapes and react differently.”
In terms of after care, Costco also offers free follow-up appointments, free cleanings and check-ups, free warranty periods, and free loss and damage coverage.
“ Our goal is to reduce all barriers that make a hearing solution challenging, and allow members to shop with confidence,” says Navarra.
Laura Bode is an international reporter for the Connection. She is based in the United States.
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For more information, visit Costco. com. au / hearing-aid-centre. Find Kirkland Signature Premium Quality Hearing Aid Batteries in warehouses and on Costco. com. au.
28 | MAR / APR 2024 COSTCO CONNECTION