A worn out windshield wiper will cause streaks to appear on the surface. If you notice the clearer surface of your windshield is not as clear as it used to be, you might have to invest in a few replacements.Suspendisse dui lectus, rutrum eu, lobortis et, dictum maximus, tellus. Donec tristique elit sem, quis faucibus tortor pellentesque et. In ut sem a leo mattis ultrices blandit at sem. 

 

In this article, I will ensure to cover why buying the wiper blades from the store might seem hard to do for you and how installing it will make you feel like a trained professional. 

 

Indications that will help you check in for the replacement of your windshield wiper blades 

 

Before getting into how the replacement process works, let’s dive deeper into when you should start thinking about replacing the windshield wipers. To complete this task, you might have to factor in the following list of signs: 

 

• Streaks and Smears – If there are marks and smudges appearing and constantly getting worse, then the rubber blades are more often than not wrought out or damaged.
• Chattering and Skipping – If you pay attention to your windshield wipers and notice they are skipping or chattering, chances are they are not getting enough contact with the glass surface. 
• Splitting or Cracking– Weather changes greatly affect the durability of your wiper blades. 

Should you be faced with any of these disabling conditions, it is best to change the wipers. 

 

Choosing Windshield Wipers 

 

Just like with any other purchase, make sure you know the wiper size and type compatible with your vehicle. Consider the following: 

 

• Recheck Your Owner’s Manual – All the manuals have guidelines on the recommended sizes of wiper blades in relation to the car. 
• Measure Left Wiper Wipers – In case, the manual is misplaced, get a measuring tape and measure your wipers from edge to edge. Do remember that the driver and passenger side wipers are different lengths. 
• Use an Online Search Tool – Most automobile shops have an online store nowadays. Simply input the make, model, and year of the vehicle, and the website will populate the correct sizes instantly.
• Pick The Correct Type: Not only frame style blades exist, there are also beam and hybrid blades. For example, beam blades are great for snowy and slippery climates. 

With new blades, it’s time to throw the old ones away. 

 

Throwing away Blades: 

 

Follow these steps to successfully remove blades. 

 

1: Lift The Wiper Arm: First, you must pivot the arm of the wiper from the glass, then hinge it. Most of the time your arm should stay up, but be careful of letting it fall onto the windshield. 

2: Locate The Attachment Mechanism: The wiper arms will have a hook, pin, or latch attached to them which will allow you to easily attach or detach the wipers. Perfect the discovered buttons or tabs beneath the wipers positioned horizontally to the wipers. 

3: Press The Release Tab: If your wipers have tabs and buttons, press these tabs down and gently take away the blade from the arm. Alternatively, if they use hook methods, you will need to rotate the blade and slide out. 

4: Remove The Old Blade: Set the blade aside once detached.

Be careful of the wiper arm as it might snap back to the windshield which might cause the windshield to crack. 

 

How to Install the New Windshield Wipers 

 

At this phase, you have already set aside the old wipers and now you can set the new ones. 

 

• Align the New Blade – First of all, take the new wiper blade and fit it at the point where the wiper arm is attached. 
• Position It Properly – Depending on the kind of attachment it is, either the new blade will have to be slid onto the arm’s hook or it will have to be clipped or latched to it. 
• Secure the Blade – You will hear a click when you tug on the blade telling you that it has been securely attached. Gently pull the blade to confirm if it is secure. 
• Pull the Wiper Arm Down – Gently pull down the wiper arm to the windshield and repeat process for the second wiper. 

 

Testing the New Wipers 

 

Like all other components, the wipers also need to be checked if they function properly, and in this case, how they are intended to. 

 

• Turn on Your Car – You can do a couple of things, you can start the engine or put the car in accessory mode.
• Activating the wipers – straightforward and differs from one car model to another. In most models, it is possible to turn the device on and regulate its speed to optimally suit your needs. 
• Proper functioning check – For most people, this will seem pretty straightforward, but as a designer it is common to ask the question: check if the wipers function as intended without skipping, streaking or better yet, any wiper noise. 
• In case – full loss of contact between the windshield and the rubber wiping blades, confirm once again that the fitting is indeed correct, because wiper movement is not possible. 

 

General Maintenance Tips and Care Alongside Tips for the Windshield Wiper

 

Your wipers can serve you for a lengthy period by caring for them properly. 

 

Doing these tips will ensure their durability: 

 

• Take their blades away from the car and grab a paper towel to wipe the rubber blades clean. Make sure you do this regularly so no dirt builds up. 

 

• Rubber can get damaged so ensure the washer fluid is poured beforehand, and never enable the wipers on a flat windshield. 
• Storing the car in off direct sunlight will help it preserve better, as well as some of the rubber components in the vehicle, defending against some aging and deterioration. 
• Reassess them at least once a year and ensure you’re refreshing them because they will need replacing after a year. 

 

Indications that Your Wiper Requires Replacing 

Even with new wipers put in, there are times when the issue persists.

This might be accurate because of: 

 

• Accumulation of Windshield – Dirt, pollen, debris, or anything chronic can accumulate on your glass and make using the wipers difficult. Try using a windscreen cleaner and scrub it gently. 
• Broken Wiper Arms – If the arms are bent, the blades will not be pressed against the windscreen properly. Arm being out of place 
• Degraded Windscreen – If your windscreen glass is chipped, the wipers will have trouble getting contact with the windscreen glass, so your wipers would easily get it. 

Final Thoughts 

For those that have never exchanged wipers before, worry not, it is one of the most basic home maintenance tasks that many people can do. Simply follow what was described above and in no time you will have a new and functioning wiper. Drive safe and enjoyable!