Airpods Go Through the Wash:  Here’s what to do

Sometimes, you just forget your AirPods in your pants and they end up being through the wash. It is quite a common mistake actually. So, what are you supposed to do if AirPods go through the wash?

Airpods Go Through the Wash 

We can understand that if this happens to you, you might be quite scared at first. However, do not worry. If you take immediate action, you will probably be able to resolve the issue soon. Just follow the steps given below and take the necessary precautions, and we can save your AirPods.

Airpods Go Through the Wash:  Here’s what to do

Drying them out

The most crucial step in repairing your AirPods after they’ve been through the washer is to rapidly yet naturally dry them.

Shaking wet AirPods around will cause any extra water droplets to immediately come off. This is the first thing one should do after discovering wet AirPods. After shaking them, customers can use a soft towel or microfiber cloth to dry all accessible parts of their AirPods.

AIRPODS CLEANING WITH MICROFIBER CLOTH

After the extra water has been drained, there are a few locations or substances that will hasten the drying process without harming the AirPods’ electronics.

The quickest, safest drying techniques for mending your AirPods are listed below:

  • Air Dry: The first step to accelerating the repair process for your AirPods is to leave them in dry, moisture-free locations. In places where there is a natural draught, such as a window sill, wet AirPods will dry more quickly. Airpods can be placed in the sun to hasten the drying process, however this is not advised in hot climes or for extended periods of time.
  • Rice: It turns out that this long-debated alternative, rice, has a fair bit of validity. Many AirPod owners have reported that after spending the night in a bowl of dry rice, their wet AirPods were able to function as intended. The aforementioned alternatives should still be tried before attempting to use rice.
  • Silica Gel: Silica gel is something that many consumers should be familiar with if they’ve ever taken devices out of their packaging. In the packaging of an item, silica gel is typically contained in a little paper package and used to absorb extra moisture during transportation. To help extract moisture naturally, users can put their AirPods and unpackaged silica gel buds in a small container.

Sign Up for AppleCare+

The AppleCare+ program enables you to “insure” your Apple products. By paying a certain price for your AirPods’ case and earbuds, you can do this. Although it isn’t a cheap extra, the program provides unintentional damage coverage for up to two instances. Replacement earbuds might be rather pricey without this membership.

APPLE CARE +

If you wash the AirPods while they are in the case and you end up needing to replace them, an AppleCare+ membership will cost you far less money and will also include a replacement earpiece and the case. For all of your Apple products, including the AirPods, purchase AppleCare+.

Remember that you have 60 days from the date of purchase to register for AppleCare+.

Write down the Serial Number

Making a note of the serial number is one preventative measure that will be useful. As Apple needs to change the charging cover, you should do this for all of your tech goods.

True for all AirPods models, you can find the serial number on the underside of the lid of the AirPods case.

SERIAL NUMBER ON LID OF AIRPODS CASE

You may also use your iPhone to see the serial number of your AirPods by performing the following actions:

  1. Access Settings
  2. Choose General then About.
  3. Go down the page and pick AirPods.
  4. The serial number for your product is displayed on this screen.

AIRPODS SERIAL NUMBER IN SETTINGS

The serial number can be found adjacent to the barcode or on the original invoice and receipt if you still have them. From this point on, you should either capture a screenshot, transfer that number to Notes, or store it somewhere else.

Each AirPod comes with a unique serial number that is printed on the AirPod itself with AirPods Pro and AirPods 2nd generation.

Refer to the primary serial number printed on the case lid, on the box, or on the receipt if you need to send your AirPods or charging case in for servicing.

The serial numbers on the actual AirPods themselves are not required to be provided to Apple Help.

Airpods Go Through the Wash:  Here’s what not to do

  • Test your AirPods right now: This error is understandable, but it could make or break the success of your AirPods’ repair. It’s best to avoid turning on wet AirPods right away to prevent further component damage. Make sure to soak your AirPods for at least 12 hours in a drying solution.
  • Employ electric heaters to dry your Airpods: because they were not made to resist high temperatures, particularly after being exposed to a lot of water. While repairing AirPods, using electric heating devices like blow dryers or an oven will cause more damage than good.
  • Excessive blowing to hasten drying: Blowing into your AirPods may seem like a logical, simple way to hasten drying. But, since we also exhale moisture, any excessive blowing could increase the amount of moisture that accumulates inside the AirPod components.

FAQs

Are AirPods waterproof?

No. even if a lot of consumers believe they are. The unintentional washing and drying of AirPods by consumers frequently occur with no issues. Yet, according to Apple, the tiny Bluetooth devices are not actually waterproof.

In terms of electronics, the concept of “waterproof” doesn’t even exist. simply because water and electronics never get along. Due to this, most manufacturers continue to refer to their products as Water Resistant, even though they are not completely impenetrable.

My AirPods won’t work after going through the wash. What can I do?

You aren’t totally out of luck if your AirPods are a lost cause. You should get in touch with Apple to learn about replacement possibilities even if you never bought AppleCare+.
Apple will still replace the earbuds for a charge if just they are defective. Ask a friend or member of your family for a case if you have a first- or second-generation set. While the cases on older versions were interchangeable, you might have success finding a new case at a lesser price if only the case was damaged.

Summing Up

Now that you know what to do and what not to do if your AirPods go through the wash, there is no need to panic anymore. Just make sure that every decision you take is thought out well before because if not, it could result in even more damage to your AirPods than before.

Hopefully, your AirPods end up as good as new after a wash and still work!

If your AirPods randomly start blinking white, it can be scary. Check out our article on how to solve this issue. Airpods are Blinking White: How to fix.