{"id":1153,"date":"2023-06-20T18:20:40","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T22:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silverspringhearing.com\/?p=1153"},"modified":"2023-06-20T18:20:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T22:20:41","slug":"what-should-you-do-if-your-hearing-aids-get-wet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silverspringhearing.com\/what-should-you-do-if-your-hearing-aids-get-wet\/post","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do If Your Hearing Aids Get Wet?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer brings parties at Long Branch Swimming Pool, slip n\u2019 slides, kayaking on the Potomac and many more fun water activities. However, keeping your hearing aids<\/a> dry and protected while enjoying these activities can be challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at some summer tips and tricks for hearing aid care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What If Your Hearing Aids Get Wet?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Though contact with water should be avoided, accidents happen. If your hearing aid gets wet, follow these steps to help prevent damage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Determine the extent of water damage<\/strong>. Remove hearing aids from the source of water immediately. If you forgot to take them out before running through the sprinkler or jumping into the pool, bring them to a dry location after contact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Wipe away moisture with a dry cloth<\/strong>. Remove the battery and wipe down the battery compartment and external parts of the hearing aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Use hearing aid dryers<\/strong>. Electric hearing aid dryers or dryer jars (with moisture-absorbing beads) can help suck out additional moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Test hearing aids after drying<\/strong>. Following manufacturer guidelines, test the functionality of your hearing aids. Even if you don\u2019t notice noise damage or other issues, contact your provider to discuss possible damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Check your hearing aid warranty<\/strong>. Most hearing aids come with warranties for repair<\/a>. Check the warranty of your hearing aid to see if it covers water damage. If it does, speak with your warranty policy contact immediately.
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    How to Prevent Further Water Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Removing hearing aids before water-based activities is the number one thing you can do to prevent water damage. Before summer activities, store your hearing aids in their protective case at a safe distance from water. If you are going on a vacation, bring dryers and cloths to dry out hearing aids in case your device gets wet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids<\/a>. Don\u2019t let worries about water damage stop you from seeking treatment for your hearing loss. Contact the hearing aid experts at Hearing Center Silver Spring<\/span> to schedule an appointment today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n