{"id":1137,"date":"2019-11-29T10:38:41","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T10:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/?p=1137"},"modified":"2019-12-17T18:24:18","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T18:24:18","slug":"protecting-your-hearing-aids-from-cold-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/protecting-your-hearing-aids-from-cold-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Your Hearing Aids from Cold Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With just a few days left in November, winter is about to kick into high gear in Indianapolis. It seems like we go from thawing out the turkey to thawing out ourselves in the blink of an eye this time of year! If you wear hearing aids<\/a>, you\u2019ll have to take precautions to keep them safe in cold weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cold & Electronics Don\u2019t Mix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bundling up when stepping outside during the winter is a no-brainer for hearty Midwesterners<\/a>. It\u2019s just as important to make sure your hearing aids are protected when wearing them outdoors this time of year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like most electronics, hearing devices are susceptible to cold temperature extremes. Batteries lose capacity in cold weather and are likely to die quickly, if they even work at all. Condensation is another problem; when you\u2019re outside in cold weather, your body generates heat. When you go inside, the sudden change in temperature turns the heat into condensation. This moisture can damage the internal circuitry of your hearing aids, leading to costly repairs<\/a>\u2014not to mention the inconvenience of going without them for a period of time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure your hearing aids operate efficiently all winter long, your Indianapolis audiologist <\/a>recommends the following strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Protecting Your Hearing Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n