Hearing Aid Dryer - Do you Need a Hearing Aid Dryer?

If you are active in sports that cause you to sweat, like soccer, football or volleyball, or like to participate in activities that cause you to be in or near water a lot, like boating, swimming, or fishing, you’ve probably already noticed that any kind of moisture is the biggest enemy of hearing aids and other assistive hearing devices. If moisture is given the chance to build up in any sort of hearing aid device, it can result in frustrating intermittent reception, distortion, and volume fluctuations.

As if this interruption in utility wasn’t aggravating enough, moisture can also cause corrosion in mechanical components of the device like hinges and battery contacts. Any easy way to combat the destructive nature of moisture on a hearing aid is to incorporate a hearing aid dryer into the regular maintenance of the device.

There are several different types and brands of hearing aid dryers available on the market today, including conditioners, dry storage units, dehumidifiers, and disinfecting systems. One of the most popular brands is the Dry and Store® hearing aid dehumidifier. The Dry and Store features  a compact box design that’s circulates conditioned, warmed air, throughout the well-sized internal chamber, which actually lifts moisture molecules up and out of sensitive parts of the hearing aid, preventing them from damaging sensitive internal parts.

The removed moisture is then carried by the circulated air to a uniquely designed desiccant block where they are then absorbed. The Dry and Store does not require batteries to be removed while it’s in use, making it even more convenient.

Although it may seem foul to some, earwax is a naturally produced by our ears to protect them from foreign substances and from drying out. Inherently, this means that earwax contains very small amounts of water and dirt, making it dangerous for hearing aids.

In addition, plugging your ear with something, like a hearing aid device, actually causes your ears to produce more wax than normal. A hearing aid dryer can actually help remove some of the wax, and can dry out the rest of the earwax making it much easier to remove through cleaning.

In addition to being able to remove harmful moisture from hearing aid devices, some types of dryers also offer ultra-violet lights that can be used to disinfect the hearing aid by removing germs and dirt. This sanitation feature will decrease the chances of contracting ear infections, irritated ear skin and will ultimately extend the life of your hearing aid.