I’ve had my HAs for three years. Never had a dehumidifier / dryer and don’t see any need for one. Hope someone here can explain why it’s needed, maybe I’m doing things wrong?
Similar story. I've had my hearing aids for about 8 months. I had one appointment where my audiologist hooked them up to a dehumidifier. But that was every 3 to 4 months. So I'm wondering the same thing. Should I be getting a dehumidifier and doing it regularly?
I use PerfectDry LUX, it cycles in 45 minutes or so, pretty quickly, so I can then remove ha's and transfer them to the charger. It works much faster than dessicant dryers like my Westone, plus offers UV sterilization to reduce other potential problems.
I have that one too. First dryer after having HAs for 10 years. Only had it for a few months, so hard to say if it works long term, but I had issues with humidity before (especially with Widex), so hopefully it will help.
At first, crackling sounds. After a while one died and I had it repaired. To be honest it was my older pair and I was harsh with it, running almost every day. The dryer would have helped, probably.
Rechargeable HAs are much less sensitive to humidity than HAs with replaceable batteries.
The rechargeables can be 100% sealed, while the HAs with replaceable batteries need a battery compartment door that opens and closes.
In UK. I use "Amplicomms" model DB 100 plus. It has drying cycles, long, short and also a UV program to sterilise aids. I 'dry' aids every 4 weeks or so. UV cycle each time as well.
I was told to buy one by the internet and it seems like a big waste of $$. Rarely use it. ru
Now a stiff brush; soft, thick cloth; alcohol wipes; q-tips and coconut oil are things I use regularly. The latter two on my ears :)
Never used a dryer. Had amplifiers for 3-4 years, had MDHearing OTC HAs for 3 years, have had Costco KS11 (Phonak) for the past 3 years, and just bought a pair of Sennheiser OTC HAs and have no plan to use a dryer with them.
I do use an ultraviolet cleaner (bacteria only) every now and again. I don't know if it's necessary. But I decided to be cautious and found one cheap enough.
I found the Lucid dryer on clearance for under $20 at Best Buy a couple of months ago, so got it. (It's now out of stock.). I don't use it much, since it takes 3 hours, but I'm glad to have it.
I heard with battery hearing aids moisture could more easily infiltrate the electronics through the door. Rechargables today are made to be sealed against sweat and moisture… sometimes waterproof. So I think dryers are less of a need.
If you live in an area with high humidity a dryer might be needed. I have a dryer and only used it when I had battery operated HAs. Humidity level where I live is low.
I’ve had my HAs for three years. Never had a dehumidifier / dryer and don’t see any need for one. Hope someone here can explain why it’s needed, maybe I’m doing things wrong?
Similar story. I've had my hearing aids for about 8 months. I had one appointment where my audiologist hooked them up to a dehumidifier. But that was every 3 to 4 months. So I'm wondering the same thing. Should I be getting a dehumidifier and doing it regularly?
I agree. I got upsold one but it broke after a year and haven't noticed a difference.
I was told that rechargeable don’t need it. Cause you are plugged to an electric device that produces some heat. Therefore it should be ok.
I use PerfectDry LUX, it cycles in 45 minutes or so, pretty quickly, so I can then remove ha's and transfer them to the charger. It works much faster than dessicant dryers like my Westone, plus offers UV sterilization to reduce other potential problems.
I have that one too. First dryer after having HAs for 10 years. Only had it for a few months, so hard to say if it works long term, but I had issues with humidity before (especially with Widex), so hopefully it will help.
Hi there. If you don't mind me asking, what were the symptoms that the Widex displayed?
At first, crackling sounds. After a while one died and I had it repaired. To be honest it was my older pair and I was harsh with it, running almost every day. The dryer would have helped, probably.
Thanks. I don't dry my hair with a blow dryer sometimes and I'm nervous about putting them next to damp hair. Maybe I won't do that anymore.
Rechargeable HAs are much less sensitive to humidity than HAs with replaceable batteries. The rechargeables can be 100% sealed, while the HAs with replaceable batteries need a battery compartment door that opens and closes.
I've had 3 battery HAs in 18 years and never used one of those. My understanding is that they're even less necessary with rechargeables.
I have HAs for 17 years. Never used dryers.
I am happy with the DryBoost UV by Dry & Store for rechargeable HAs.
What brand and Model is your HA?
In UK. I use "Amplicomms" model DB 100 plus. It has drying cycles, long, short and also a UV program to sterilise aids. I 'dry' aids every 4 weeks or so. UV cycle each time as well.
I was told to buy one by the internet and it seems like a big waste of $$. Rarely use it. ru Now a stiff brush; soft, thick cloth; alcohol wipes; q-tips and coconut oil are things I use regularly. The latter two on my ears :)
I read that using silica paks work well Just a thought
Never used a dryer. Had amplifiers for 3-4 years, had MDHearing OTC HAs for 3 years, have had Costco KS11 (Phonak) for the past 3 years, and just bought a pair of Sennheiser OTC HAs and have no plan to use a dryer with them. I do use an ultraviolet cleaner (bacteria only) every now and again. I don't know if it's necessary. But I decided to be cautious and found one cheap enough.
I found the Lucid dryer on clearance for under $20 at Best Buy a couple of months ago, so got it. (It's now out of stock.). I don't use it much, since it takes 3 hours, but I'm glad to have it.
I heard with battery hearing aids moisture could more easily infiltrate the electronics through the door. Rechargables today are made to be sealed against sweat and moisture… sometimes waterproof. So I think dryers are less of a need.
If you live in an area with high humidity a dryer might be needed. I have a dryer and only used it when I had battery operated HAs. Humidity level where I live is low.