Using hearing aids in sub-zero temperatures

Keep batteries warm

Every battery loses power more quickly in cold temperatures - even hearing aid batteries. Therefore, it is even more important to always have spare batteries with you in winter. These should be briefly warmed up in your closed hand or in your trouser pocket before insertion.

If you come from the cold into a heated room, condensation forms on hearing aids - similar to glasses that fog up. The moisture also settles inside the housing and puts a strain on the electronics. Hearing aids should therefore be dried more frequently than usual - preferably in the appropriate drying station. Never place the hearing aids on a heater or use a hairdryer, as excessive temperatures can cause damage.

Making hearing aid adjustments in cold conditions

It is not easy to adjust the hearing aid with clammy fingers, for example to adjust the volume or change the hearing program. Mittens make it completely impossible, and even finger gloves are not always suitable for the small controls. A remote control or smartphone app can help here.