Can Hearing Aids Handle Water? (Most People Get This Wrong)
Can you swim or get hearing aids wet? If you’ve ever hesitated near a pool, lake, or ocean because of your hearing aids, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions people ask, especially during the summer months.
💧 Most hearing aids should not be worn while swimming.
⚠️ Water-resistant does not mean waterproof.
👂 Knowing how to protect your devices can save you from costly damage.
Dr. Nancy Duncan from 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 explains what really happens when hearing aids get wet, what those “waterproof” ratings actually mean, and how to safely manage hearing around water.
If you’ve ever worried about hearing your kids at the pool, staying safe near water, or what happens if your hearing aids accidentally get wet, this video will give you clear, practical answers.
✨ In this video, you will learn:
Why water and hearing aids don’t mix well
What water-resistant ratings (IP67/IP68) actually mean
Why swimming with hearing aids is risky
How chlorine and salt water affect your devices
Common situations like showers, rain, and splashes
Safe alternatives for hearing near water
What to do immediately if your hearing aids get wet
Why water damage can show up later
💡 The right habits can help your hearing aids last longer.
📤 Share this with someone who wears hearing aids and loves the water.
Video Chapters:
00:00 Can you swim with hearing aids
00:29 The short answer explained
00:49 Why water damages hearing aids
01:10 Internal components explained
01:28 Why “waterproof” can be misleading
01:52 What hearing aids can handle
02:16 Water resistance vs real use
03:04 Safety concerns near water
03:20 Safe alternatives around water
03:46 When to put hearing aids back in
04:04 Drying and recovery steps
04:40 Final advice
Contact Duncan Hearing Healthcare with questions:
https://duncanhearing.com/contact/