Secrets of the perfect functioning of wiper blades in winter

The full value of the wipers or wiper blades is important at any time of the year, both in summer and in winter. After all, the safety of the driver and passengers during the trip depends on their operation. Breakdown or poor performance of the janitors leads to reduced visibility on the road, which may be the cause of an emergency or an accident.

Undoubtedly, many drivers observe the worst performance of the functions of wiper blades in the cold season. Therefore, in this article we will discuss the main reasons that affect the poor performance of the functions of the janitors, especially in winter, and ways to eliminate these problems.

Varieties and features of the choice of janitors

There are the following types of wiper blades that differ in their design:

1. Frame, made with a metal frame, are traditional and quite popular types of janitors.

2. Frameless, made using an elastic plate of metal.

3. Hybrid, made with the usual metal frame, which is additionally protected by a hermetic cover.

Before you buy a frameless or other type of wiper blade, you should visually inspect their design to ensure that they are of high quality. After all, poor-quality wipers can not only serve for very little time, but can also damage glass.

• The rubber edge should have a smooth shape, because the quality of its implementation depends on the purity of the glass coating.
• The color and texture of the elastic should be uniform, without damage and color variations.
• It is undesirable to have burrs and round shape of the working edge. All forms of wiper blades must be accurate and clear.

And, of course, the manufacturer is important. Choosing cheaper options, not only the lower quality of cleaning functions, but also their shorter service life is taken into account. More expensive models will function longer and do their job better. A sufficiently large selection of wiper blades is presented in the catalog of our online store, here you can choose a great option for each vehicle model. We have presented wipers for both cars and trucks. Buy wiper blades in Kiev, Kharkov, Odessa at 130.com.ua with delivery in Ukraine.

How to maintain the perfect condition of the wipers in the winter?

Wiper blades are a very complex and delicate part of the car. With improper use or care, even very high-quality and durable wipers can be damaged. Therefore, for the period of their use to be as long as possible, you need to familiarize yourself with some important tips on their operation. This particularly applies to the use of janitors in the winter time, because it is during this period that these elements are subjected to greater load.

Before the onset of the first frost, it is necessary to fill the tank in the winter window washer, which has non-freezing properties. In addition, in the case of noises that are incompatible with the janitors or strange "behavior" during their work, you should carefully look around them and find the cause of the malfunction.

And now, consider the main factors that can cause poor-quality operation of the wiper blades and find out the main ways to solve these problems.

Cause 1. Damaged or worn working surface

When cleaning the surface of the glass, the brushes constantly encounter various contaminants that ultimately cause them to be erased. In addition, the more used the car, the faster they are erased.

1. The edge of the working surface of the janitors should not have any damage-burrs, tears or other irregularities. If defects are detected or uneven wear is detected, these wiper blades must be replaced.

2. Each model of janitors has its own service life and, if it comes out, then it is also necessary to replace the old elements with new ones. Indeed, despite the quality and high cost, each wiper blade will not be able to perform its functions perfectly if its service life has expired.

Sometimes drivers, to restore the functions of the janitors, lubricate their rubber part with gasoline. However, such a renewal will bring short-term results, and it will be impossible to avoid replacement.

Cause 2. The appearance of corrosion and dirt on the frame

Sometimes wipers during operation become clogged with dirt, oxidation and rust appear on them, which leads to loss of mobility and their pressing properties. As a result, cleaning functions of brushes are reduced, stains and stripes may remain on the glass.

The solution can be quite easy, you need:

• remove the brushes from the leads;
• clean the hinges from rust and dirt;
• check the frame part, whether it bends well in any direction;
• lubricate the frame part with silicone-based lubricant;
• Wipers in place.

Thus, after performing such manipulations, the wiper blades will work properly, perfectly performing their functions.

Reason 3. Wipers freeze over

With the onset of the cold season, drivers often face the problem of freezing wiper blades. This occurs because the water penetrating into the frame gaps freezes, and thus blocks the mobility of the wipers at the fixation points. In addition, ice can also play an important role here, which is able to cover the rubber surface, creating an “ice cocoon”. This will lead to the inoperability of the brush and, in order to resume its work, it is necessary: ​​

1. release the device by warming it up properly;

2. carefully clean the ice from the grooves and joints;

3. it is important before starting, warming up the car, turn the flow of warm air to the place where the wipers are located, to free them from freezing;

4. Do not forget about the processing of rubber bands with a special liquid that will melt the ice much faster.

These tips should be especially taken into account, because when you turn on frozen wiper blades, you can burn their motor.

Cause 4. The lead springs have weakened

The devices on which the wipers are installed, the leashes, are pressed against the glass coating with the help of powerful small springs. After some time they become weaker, which negatively affects the functioning of the wiper blades. In this situation, it would be better to replace the springs or bend the tips of the leads to the glass surface.

Sometimes drivers, leaving the car in the parking lot for a long time, raise the wipers to prevent them from freezing to the glass. However, it is not recommended to do this, since such a position of the janitors negatively affects the loss of the working properties of their springs, reducing the service life of these elements. As a result, this leads to the purchase and subsequent installation of the wipers.

Cause 5. Brush drive mechanism problems

Sometimes poor-quality glass cleaning is affected by poor functioning or malfunction of the drive mechanism or wiper trapezium. You can check its performance by taking the base of the leash and shaking it horizontally. The presence of at least a slight backlash will cause wear of the hub of the drive mechanism, which affects the improper pressing of the brush against the glass surface.

This mechanism wears out due to precipitation in the cracks, through bad sealing elements, which leads to the occurrence of corrosive processes. You can fix the problem by replacing the wiper blade mechanism and performing a trapezoid repair.

Summing up

Thus, high-quality and long-lasting work of a hybrid or other type of wiper blade depends on how you take care of it. Timely inspection and replacement of some elements will help to use the wipers for a longer time, and they, thereby, will do their job efficiently, superbly cleaning the glass from contamination.

For the selection of additional heating of the wiper blades, you can go to our website and select the necessary heating for the winter time. Thus, you can cope with the problem of freezing glass, while cleansing its surface faster. Heated janitors buy in Kharkov, Kiev, Odessa with delivery in Ukraine can be on 130.com.ua.

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