Summer Heat and Hearing Aid Care: What To Know

With 90 degree days settling in for the summer, you might be planning beach vacations, frisbee tournaments and maybe even a few cool days inside. However you like to spend your summer, take some time to learn how to best care for your hearing aids in the New Jersey heat.

How Does Summer Heat Change Hearing Aid Care?

Young girl with a hearing aid sitting in the sun.

Just about every electronic device comes with a warning to keep it out of extreme heat or cold. This warning exists because extreme temperatures can damage the delicate workings of your devices. With hearing aids, high heat can fry the internal circuitry, quickly deplete battery life and cause the plastic or silicone casings to warp.

Around 28.8 million U.S. adults stand to benefit from these tiny devices. Hearing aids amplify speech, keep you aware of your surroundings and allow you to better enjoy the sounds of a bubbling creek, rustling leaves or chirping birds during your summer adventures. Ensuring your hearing aids remain safe and cool is crucial to your continued enjoyment of these benefits.

How To Keep Your Hearing Aids Safe From the Summer Heat

Regular cleaning, smart storage and protection from sunlight are three essential parts of summer hearing aid care.

Regular Cleaning

Spending a day exploring the Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is a great way to enjoy the heat. Unfortunately, summer adventures often mean more sweat, dirt, debris and sunscreen. To help protect them from the elements, clean your hearing aids at the end of every day with a specialized cleaning kit. If you experience distorted or muffled sounds, clean your hearing aids more frequently.

Smart Storage

Proper storage can significantly reduce your hearing aids’ exposure to heat. Always keep them in their case when not in use and avoid storing them in your vehicle, as parked cars can become extremely hot even on mild days, potentially causing damage. At night, store your hearing aids in a temperature-controlled drawer or on a high shelf.

Protect From Sunlight

Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause your hearing aids to overheat. Carry an umbrella or wear a wide-brimmed hat outdoors and place your devices in their case when not in use.

Regular cleaning, smart storage and protection from the sun can keep your hearing aids safe and well-functioning throughout your summer adventures. To learn more about hearing aid care or to schedule a repair, contact Advanced ENT & Allergy today for an appointment with one of our specialists.