If you rely on hearing aids, you know how crucial it is to keep them in top shape. Proper hearing aid drying is an important steps you can take to protect your device’s advanced technology and ensure they keep working perfectly. Moisture—from humidity, sweat, or accidental splashes—is one of the biggest enemies of your hearing aids, leading to corrosion and performance issues.
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Moisture control is essential maintenance that ensures your hearing aids provide the clear, reliable sound you depend on.
Proper hearing aid drying helps prevent internal corrosion, short circuits, and damage to microphones and receivers caused by sweat, rain, and humidity.
Hearing aids are sophisticated pieces of technology, featuring sensitive electronic components. When moisture builds up inside the casing, it can quickly cause issues ranging from muffled sound quality to complete device failure. Consistent drying, particularly overnight, is the simplest way to optimise their performance and longevity.
Taking care of your devices is simple and easy, and it means fewer unplanned trips to your local Amplifon clinic.
The best approach to drying involves a simple routine, using purpose-built tools designed to quickly draw moisture out of the device.
To dry a hearing aid, the most effective method is placing it overnight in a specialised drying box (either electronic or desiccant-based) after wiping the exterior clean.
Never use traditional heat sources like an oven, microwave, or hairdryer, as excessive heat will damage the delicate internal components and the plastic casing.
There are two main types of professional drying systems—electronic and desiccant. The best option for you depends on your specific lifestyle and the type of hearing aid you use.
The best hearing aid drying box is typically a UV-C light and gentle heat unit, which not only removes moisture but also sanitises the devices, ensuring peak hygiene and functionality.
They use gentle heat or forced air to dry the aids, and often include a UV-C light cycle to kill germs and bacteria. This ensures your amplifon hearing aids are clean, dry, and ready to perform the next day.
Drying capsules, or drying tablets, are a traditional, portable, and highly effective way to remove moisture without electricity. They are perfect for travel or as a reliable backup.
Drying capsules for hearing aids contain a powerful desiccant material, like silica gel, and are used by storing the aids overnight in a sealed container or jar along with the capsule.
The required drying time depends entirely on the method you use and the amount of moisture present.
Generally, an electronic drying box takes between 3 to 8 hours to complete a full drying and sanitising cycle, making overnight use ideal. Desiccant capsules should be left with the hearing aids for at least 8 hours.
For daily maintenance, simply letting your aids dry overnight is perfect. In cases of accidental immersion in liquid, you may need to repeat the cycle or visit your hearing care professional.
Accidents happen—a quick dip in the pool, an unexpected downpour, or forgetting to take them off before a shower. If your hearing aids get thoroughly wet, quick action can save them.
If your hearing aids get wet, immediately turn them off, remove the battery (if applicable), gently wipe them down with a soft cloth, and place them in a professional drying box for 24 hours.
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Rechargeable hearing aids are often highly water-resistant, but they are still vulnerable to moisture damage, particularly where the charging contacts are located.
You should never place wet rechargeable hearing aids on the charger. Instead, gently pat the charging contacts and the whole device dry before placing them in an electronic drying unit, away from the charger, for a full drying cycle.
Many modern rechargeable aids are rated IP68, meaning they are highly resistant to dust and immersion. However, this does not make them completely impervious to steam, sweat, or high humidity, so regular maintenance in a drying unit ensures maximum performance.
Yes, Amplifon provides ongoing care and expertise, including supplying professional drying kits, cleaning tools, and in-clinic checks to ensure your hearing aids always perform at their best.
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