Hearing aids are delicate little electronic devices! They pack an enormous amount of sophisticated electronics within their tiny shells. And, they are almost sealed containers. While most manufacturers specially coat all their components and casing against moisture, it's not 100%. However, because that case is almost sealed, the little moisture that might slip in there has a more difficult time of getting out.
Think of a fly that finds it's way into a two-liter pop bottle, searching for that last sugary drop. Easy in, not so easy out.
So what do you do about, aside from not wearing your aids in the shower or dancing in the rain with them? Every night you should be taking some extra precautions to keep your aids in tip top shape. It is especially important in areas, or during those summer months, with higher humidity.
For many people, using a simple Dry Jar (which we give you with the purchase of any aids from our office) every night will do the job. Dry Jars work on one simple principle - a desiccant removes moisture from the air.
For people who struggle to keep moisture under control, a more sophisticated, electronic device is available, called a Dry & Store. These devices combine controlled heat, a desiccant (and depending on the model, germicidally pure air, by use of a light fixture) to remove moisture from your hearing aids. These are available for purchase in our office.
People who are unable to control the moisture levels in their hearing instruments can face poorly or non-functioning hearing aids and countless repairs that add up quickly. Take charge! Make sure you are doing what you can to maintain the life of your hearing aids!
If you have any questions, or would like to talk to someone in our office about moisture problem, or you would like more information about the Dry Jars or Dry & Stores, please give us a call. 419-534-3111
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