Follow up service for the life of the hearing aid is included in the purchase price of all hearing instruments purchased through Appalachian Audiology!

We dispense and repair all major hearing aid brands including Phonak and Signia.

Learn more about hearing aid service and repair available from Appalachian Audiology.

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- George Eliiot

Waterproof and Water-Resistant Hearing Aids

Appalachian Audiology dispenses waterproof and water-resistant hearing aids. The International Protection Rating (IPR) details the degree of protection an object possesses against the intrusion of dust, debris, and water. Based on documented testing, an object is given an "IP" rating with two numbers. The first number depicts the object's level of protection against dust and debris and ranges from 0 to 6, with "6" detailing the highest level of protection.

The second number depicts the object's level of protection against moisture and ranges from 0 to 8, with "8" detailing the highest level of protection. All waterproof and water-resistant hearing aids with an IP67 or IP68 rating are classified as "dustproof." The "6" means that the object experienced no intrusion of dust following 8 hours of exposure in a dust chamber. The “7” and “8” distinguish the device as water-resistant or waterproof.

To be water-resistant, a hearing instrument must be able to withstand the effects of water, perspiration, and other forms of moisture. Phonak Hearing Instruments has introduced an entire line of water-resistant hearing aids at each technology level (standard, advanced, premium). Their water-resistant hearing aids have an IP rating of 67. This means that in the testing of these devices, the hearing aids were not damaged after being immersed (not submerged) in 3 feet of water for 30 minutes.

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