Between snow, rain, leaves, and pollen, your car’s windshield puts up with a lot. Plus, it’s your windshield wipers that do the heavy lifting. So, when should you change your current wipers out for a new set?
The service team at Ray Price Chevrolet in Mount Pocono is here to help answer that for you and give our drivers traveling Scranton, Tobyhanna, Stroudsburg, and East Stroudsburg some helpful tips on wiper blade maintenance. Check it out below!
If you want to put a timeline on when to replace your windshield wipers, about every six months to one year is the typical lifespan for a new set of rubber blades. Where your wipers fit into this span (and possibly outside of it) depends on a few different factors.
For example, the weather you receive in your area and how you care for your wipers, including whether you park your car in a garage or outside where it's more susceptible to the elements, can influence your wipers lifespan one way or the other.
You can keep in mind how long you've had your wiper blades, but it's easy to lose track. What other ways can you tell if it's time for a wiper blade upgrade?
The Proof is in the Windshield: If your windshield is dirty and your wipers aren't necessarily helping the problem by leaving streaky residue behind, it's time for a new pair.
Noisy Blades: Similarly, if your wipers squeak, skip, or chatter each time you run them due to poor contact with the windshield, a new wiper set should be on your to-do list.
Rough-Looking Wipers: The rubber piece of wiper blades that has seen better days may be split or cracked or have worn, rounded edges instead of square corners.
Wiper blades ensure that your sight is clear of the road, other drivers, road signs, and so much more. Despite being a seemingly small piece of equipment compared to your car's more intricate systems, windshield wipers are without a doubt an important one!
You wouldn't want to be stuck with broken blades in a heavy storm or be driving without a clear picture of what lies ahead. That's why keeping up with your wiper blades' performance is right up there with making sure your car has enough fresh oil for its engine and routinely rotated tires.
If you're dealing with any of the warning signs associated with worn wiper blades above, you're just a click or call away from getting a new set! Drivers in Scranton, Tobyhanna, Stroudsburg, and East Stroudsburg, PA, can get the part they need through the Ray Price Chevrolet parts center.
Conveniently order new wiper blades for your car, truck, or SUV online today. Should you choose, our professional technicians would be happy to get them replaced for you.
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