{"id":6492,"date":"2019-06-28T08:41:36","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T15:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/?p=6492"},"modified":"2022-06-07T15:33:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T22:33:33","slug":"tucson-heat-can-wreak-havoc-on-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/tucson-heat-can-wreak-havoc-on-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Tucson Heat Can Wreak Havoc on Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arizona is known for its brutal heat, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucsonaz.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"City of Tucson, AZ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tucson<\/a> residents with <strong>hearing aids<\/strong> must take extra precautions during the summer months \u2013 and any other time the temperature climbs \u2013 to\u00a0 protect their pricey investment.<\/p>\n<h2>Hot Temperatures &amp; Internal Circuitry<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"heat and hearing aids\" src=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/desert-heat.jpg\" alt=\"sun glasses on a dune in the desert\" width=\"640\" height=\"943\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6493 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/desert-heat.jpg 640w, https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/desert-heat-256x377.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Summertime is a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the bountiful offerings in Tucson.<\/p>\n<p>Most residents are well-acclimated to extreme temperatures (or at least have the good sense to hole up indoors with the A\/C blasting when the weather is too hot).<\/p>\n<p>But while <em>you<\/em> may be able to deal with the heat, your hearing aids cannot.<\/p>\n<p>They are susceptible to damage unless you take steps to protect them during the warmest months of the year.<\/p>\n<p>These tips will help keep your <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/hearing-aids\/\" title=\"hearing aids | Arizona Hearing Specialists\">hearing aids<\/a> in good working condition whenever Mother Nature decides to turn up the heat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t expose hearing aids to direct sunlight. <\/strong>Many Arizonans head for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arizona-leisure.com\/arizona-lakes.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"cool bodies of water | arizona-leisure.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cool bodies of water<\/a> to take a respite from triple-digit temperatures. Good plan \u2013 but be sure to protect your hearing aids when going outdoors. Exposure to direct sunlight isn\u2019t only bad for vampires, it can hurt your hearing aids, too. The plastic casing can melt, and the internal electronics could short-circuit. Wear a wide-brimmed hat if you are going to be walking around for any length of time and pack a protective case to store them in for extra protection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep hearing aids out of the heat.<\/strong> Sunlight isn\u2019t the only danger posed to your hearing aids. Heat can also cause them to malfunction (and isn\u2019t good for battery life, either). If you think you\u2019re getting the upper hand by tossing them in the glove compartment while venturing outside for a few hours, guess again: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/public\/PetCare\/Pages\/Estimated-Vehicle-Interior-Air-Temperature-v.-Elapsed-Time.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"temperature inside your vehicle | avma.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">temperature inside your vehicle<\/a> can easily soar to 120\u00ba or more, even if it\u2019s relatively cool outdoors. We always want you to wear your hearing aids, but if you\u2019re going to be outdoors in the heat and sunshine and don\u2019t have any place to store them safely, it\u2019s best to leave them at home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep hearing aids dry.<\/strong> That aforementioned trip to a cool lake or stream also poses a hazard to your <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/hearing-aids\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" title=\"hearing aids | Arizona Hearing Specialists\">hearing aids<\/a>. Moisture can cause plenty of damage, too \u2013 especially if it finds its way inside your hearing aids. Take them out of your ears when swimming and wading, or if caught in a sudden downpour. Those summer monsoons in Tucson often build up with little warning, so make it a habit to carry around an umbrella. Even if it isn\u2019t raining, high humidity can harm your hearing aids too, so consider investing in a dehumidifier. This will wick away moisture when you aren\u2019t wearing them and help extend their lifespan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lotions and chemicals can cause damage, too. <\/strong>Be sure to remove your hearing aids whenever you are applying anything from a spray bottle or squeeze tube! This includes hairspray, sunscreen and mosquito repellent. The chemicals in these lotions can cause permanent damage to your hearing aids. If you do accidentally get a little lotion or spray on your hearing aids, wipe them off with a dry, clean cloth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These steps will help protect your hearing aids from damage during the summertime. For more tips on extending the life of your <strong>hearing aids<\/strong>, give your Tucson <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/\" title=\"Tucson audiologist | Arizona Hearing Specialists\">audiologist<\/a> a call.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<h3>Related Hearing Loss Posts:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/using-auditory-attention-decoding-to-overcome-the-cocktail-party-effect\/\" title=\"Using Auditory Attention Decoding to Overcome the Cocktail Party Effect\"><strong>Using Auditory Attention Decoding to Overcome the Cocktail Party Effect<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/hearing-loss-heart-health\/\" title=\"Hearing Loss and Heart Health\"><strong>Hearing Loss and Heart Health<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/is-restaurant-noise-discriminatory\/\" title=\"Is Restaurant Noise Discriminatory?\"><strong>Is Restaurant Noise Discriminatory?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<h3>Our Tucson Audiologists Office Locations<\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 450%; padding: 0 5px 0 0; float: left; font-size: 0.9em; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Arizona+Hearing+Specialists\/@32.3439187,-111.0116971,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xc0154f96a0107b7b?ved=2ahUKEwjKjarb-LHfAhUYITQIHZilDh4Q_BIwGnoECAYQCA\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Audiologist on La Cholla Blvd map directions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tucson &#8211; Northwest<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n7574 N La Cholla Blvd<br \/>\nTucson, AZ 85741<br \/>\n(520) 399-7652<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 45%; padding: 0 5px 0 0; float: left; font-size: 0.9em; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Arizona+Hearing+Specialists\/@32.3093774,-110.8438898,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x7b63db85452debb3!8m2!3d32.3093774!4d-110.8438898\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Audiologist on Sunrise Dr map directions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tucson &#8211; Ventana\/Foothills<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n6969 E Sunrise Dr, #200<br \/>\nTucson, AZ 85750<br \/>\n(520) 399-7652<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arizona is known for its brutal heat, and Tucson residents with hearing aids must take extra precautions during the summer months \u2013 and any other time the temperature climbs \u2013 to\u00a0 protect their pricey investment. 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