BEST At-Home Hearing Aid Dehydrators Tested | Redux Verified! 

So comparing these dehumidifiers…”will have to wait”. Huh?? Isn’t that what this video was for, as the title implies? Lol…

I have watched several of your videos for Hearing Aid Dehydrators. I have an Odicon More 1, with rechargeable batteries. #1.. I cannot remove the batteries for drying. #2.. I cannot leave them overnight in the dryer because I have to recharge them overnight. Nor do I have 8 hours during the day to dry them as I am wearing them. Is there any that I can use that will solve my problem? Thanks in advance.

"The answers to these questions will have to wait." WTF?

Great video as always. Can you shed your light of clarity on the appropriate drying method when seeking to regularly dry rechargeable Resound Linx Quattro hearing aids? My audiologist says that I should consider investing in a drying solution but the Tech department of Resound here in the UK said to me that they do not recommend heated dryers (although Resound actually sells one!). Is there a potential problem with rechargeable batteries and the dryers heat source?

Did the follow up ever get released? I cannot find it.

So, if rice is the same as dehydrators, and for rice is proven that it doesn't do anything for tech (except forcing you not to touch phone for a while), it seems that you'd get the same result with just leaving the aid at the table, eg evaporation will happen on its own anyway since air around it has less moisture than what's in the aid. Pity you didn't test that as well, as a reference value. Especially since bunch of people don't do any drying anyway. Thanks for sharing this though, it was very informative. I think only thing that does something is that redux machine. And yes, it would be interesting to see what, if anything, those dehydrators can do in case of full submerging aids in the water. I don't expect anything from them in that situation either. Hairdryer on cold could be more useful since it creates proper wind so dry air can come and reach the crevices under forced air, as opposed to slow or no movement. I think it makes sense that you test this more thoroughly, and compare with 'doing nothing', in case my hypothesis is correct, you'd save people a ton of money on those devices if they really aren't effective as I think. Since you emphasize that people should be informed and not overpay things that aren't useful, and you're the only one in position to do those tests and provide results, it would be great if you find time to do more in depth analysis.

I'm brand-new to hearing aids, so I just ran into this video. What I really want to know is how effective the PerfectDry is with their claimed 45 minute drying cycle. I have rechargeables, so I can't dehydrate for 8 hours. I'd also like to know if the claimed heating temperature is accurate and safe for lithium batteries. And, if rice is as effective as anything else you tested, why pay for something else?

@DrCliffAuD Very unusual for you -- You are generally very detailed, but this video feels incomplete. So, does rice & silica beads work just as well as a powered dryer?

I was interested in this before and gave up because I heard the opinion that some are not so effective. I'm really interested in the results and who will be the best at it :) My plan is to buy some of the best :) Thanks for the video

Ha! You tricked me. I was looking forward to the results.

Very good initial approach to this question, and it shows how taking this question seriously is worthwhile. Further tests would be better informed by actual immersion of several hearing aids (hopefully some with great IP ratings, and some without!), followed by dehydration in the Redux to determine real-world "extreme" moisture levels. From there, time-series data can be developed for the various at-home dehydrators by interrupting dehydrating at standard intervals short of complete dehydration. It will take a lot of work, but... for science! As for this demonstration, it would seem that air circulation alone (in a protected, but passively ventilated container) may even be sufficient to handle "daily" levels of moisture, so long as ambient humidity is sufficiently low to support evaporation overnight. Presumably this will not suffice (within 8 hours) for significantly higher levels of humidity.

Pls forgive me if this is a dumb question but are you supposed to remove the batteries before placing your hearing aids in a dryer?

Can you do a video on which is best dry kit? I have the blue and white beads in the phonak bottle. I'm from kzn south africa. Is this effective method. Thanks Dr.

Do you need a dehydrater if the hearing aid is a newer water resistant one?

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I when in the shower with one of my hearing AIDS in I’ve add I it in a drier every night for over a week I thought it was fixed but after a few hours of wearing it it started buzzing then I put in the drier again and the same happened the next day can it be fixed please

So I have the Widex Moment and was concerned about dehydration. I read from another brand that the rechargeable types make enough heat to dry out the devices and that the sealing because of no need to open for battery replacement also make other dehydration unnecessary. Your thoughts?

Hi there, Dr. please make an unsponsored review of the Redux HA Home Dryer, just got one and really want to know how it performs compared to the professional version. Thanks.

If you have rechargeables that you charge overnight then you have to use the dryer during the day. That means you'll be without your hearing aids for a couple of hours during the day while they dry. Or, you could reverse that and dry them overnight and charge during the day. Either way, seems like you'll be without your HA for a couple of hours during the day when you really need them. Bit of a conundrum here.

I've looked at products like the $70-$80 Flow-med Dry-Cap UV and thought: UV light that kills germs that were in my ear, before I put that hearing aid right back into that ear. Gimmick. And the fan is basically a $3 PC fan. If you're adventurous, you can splice and connect to an old phone charger or you can spend

Wish Redux made a machine for at home as well or started selling it to consumers ....

Can u please 🙏 answer my question 5days ago i heard ringing in my left ear then i googled its say u have hearing loss frm that time i become aware of every sound now i feel like i cant understand some words while listening... Is it anxiety or something serious pls answer 🙏

I just got "approved" for hearing aids. 26 years in law enforcement has wreaked havoc. My dumb question is this: If you have to dry them daily AND charge them daily, when is there enough time to wear them? Maybe I'm missing something.

Hi Cliff, I have new ks10, my tech said the charger dries them but I don't think so. I see zero evidence of a fan, heater, or blue light. Don't believe my lying eyes? OTOH she has fit me better than several audiologists I've had. I think she is buying some hype that got passed along by Sonova maybe? Or a misinformed "support person" they can call. Anyway I stuffed a couple of those food grade drying packs in the extra space in the charger. Think that's as good as rice or the others? Thanks, Froggy

I have receiver and it in custom ear mold. Will this remove moisture from custom ear mold dome? I think my hearing aid has moisture and causing losing volume. It is still working but volume is decreased.

Doc I'm using hearing aid widex with built in battery this device is recommended for that or not .kindly reply fast thanks

I have a dehydration disk in the charger for my RIC hearingaids. Is that sufficient??

Can I use perfect dry lux to remove the moisture from my rechargeable hearing aids?

What are your thoughts on the Phonak D-Dry?

I see Redux has a home version for “pre-order”…priced at $400.

Does the nucleus 6 is compatible with perfect dry lux?

i have an Video Idea for AB Cochlear Implant users. Maybe the Aqua Case vs. the Neptune Sound Processors from Advanced Bionics.

Hello

It would be great if you could review the new Redux Home dryer

A 4th question to add to your future hearing aid dryer investigations: 4. How does the ambient room humidity affect hearing aid dryers? Arizona is known for low humidity. What would have occurred in a high humidity location, such as Houston, TX in August?

You need to have at least a condition where no dryer was used aka a “control.”

I have hal-hen super dri-aid, which uses clay, rather than silica beads. Does this type work as well as the silica beads?

Sir please make a video on cochlear synaptopathy aka hidden hearing loss please with its symptoms i beg yoi

Just to clarify, can my 10 month old Resound Linx Quattro hearing aids have daily moisture building up in them even if I've never got them wet? If so, where is the moisture coming from? Condensation?

How well does the phonak charge and care with us work

Can't wait to hear the various types details. I've trusted my aids each night for a full 8 hours and they have operated flawlessly. Thanks.

If I have to recharge my Widex Moments four hours at night, I don’t want to get up in the middle of the night to put in a dehydrator. Suggestions for a solution?

Were are the results?

What's the difference btw standard zinc air battery and mercury free battery . Is it okey to use standard zinc air battery in wireless HA ????

I got the T-mics on my AB Ci‘s today 🎉

Is my Hal-Hen Super Dri-Aid outdated now? Thanks for the reminder that I should be using it more often than I actually do. ;-) At least I don't wear my hearing aid when training (marathon is this Sunday!)

Can you plz suggest best dehydrator for hearing aid at home usage .

Hi so how effective is rice? Is that a cheaper alternative?

Is either Zephyr or PerfectDry Lux safe and effective for rechargable OTE hearing aids?

Results???