Posted Tuesday July 14, 2020
Moisture damage is a major reason why hearing aids are returned for repairs. We recommend you put your hearing aids in a dry aid kit every night at bedtime – open the battery drawer to switch the aids off and place them in the container.
If you are prone to moisture build up, a good investment could be a hearing aid dehumidifier or dryer. They are relatively inexpensive and can add years of life to your hearing aids.
Preventing long-term damage
- Remove your aids before showering, swimming, or water sports such as water-skiing, boating, or surfing.
- Do not leave your aids in direct sunlight, extreme heat or humid conditions (e.g., the bathroom windowsill, or your car’s dashboard or glovebox).
- When you remove your hearing aids, store them (and batteries) in a dry, safe place such as in their protective case.
- Take care when using hairspray, hair products, sunscreens and insect repellent. Make sure products have dried before putting your aids in.
- Wipe your hands before touching your aids to avoid dirt getting into sensitive microphones.
If your aids do get wet:
- Don’t dry them with a hairdryer.
- Remove the battery and leave the drawer open to dry for a few hours.
- Put your aids into a dry aid kit, or a dehumidifier if you have one, ASAP.
- If after drying, the aids randomly turn off and on or cut out when noises are loud, sound distorted or faded, or you hear a lot of static, try replacing the batteries. If that doesn’t fix the problem, contact our team.
