{"id":9413,"date":"2021-01-22T11:34:12","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T19:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/?p=9413"},"modified":"2021-01-22T11:34:14","modified_gmt":"2021-01-22T19:34:14","slug":"winter-weather-is-hard-on-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/winter-weather-is-hard-on-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Weather Is Hard on Your Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your hearing aids are an important investment that allows you to communicate with those you love most. Because of this, you want them to last as long as possible, and you also want to prevent any damage that could necessitate manufacturer repairs that could take weeks. What many don\u2019t know is hearing aids need a little extra care<\/a> in cold winter months. Below we\u2019ve compiled tips for keeping your devices in tip-top shape this winter season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Hearing Aids Hate Winter Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are several factors in play during the winter that can affect the performance of your hearing aids<\/a>, the main ones being cold and moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the cold doesn\u2019t necessarily harm the delicate electronics within your hearing aids, it can sap your batteries much faster than warmer weather<\/a>. Be mindful of this, especially if you plan a trip to Stevens Pass<\/a> away from your home and stores that sell hearing aid batteries to ensure you pack enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, extreme temperature changes can cause condensation to build up, meaning your hearing aids are at risk of moisture damage. Even if it happens to not be raining or snowing outside, moisture damage can result from going from cold winter air outside to your warm house while all bundled up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Moisture Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The microphone, receiver and earmold tubing are especially susceptible to moisture damage. Signs your devices have moisture damage include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n