A word about hearing aids and moisture

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.