Your windshield wipers don’t just keep your view clear when you’re driving in the rain or snow. These tools can prevent costly auto glass repairs by removing debris from the windshield and minimizing the chance of potential damage.

To make sure your windshield wipers are doing their job, it’s important to change them before they wear out. Below, Woodburn Radiator and Glass in Woodburn, OR, shares how to remove old wipers and install new ones and why it’s crucial in maintaining your auto glass’s integrity.

How to Change Your Windshield Wipers

1. Purchase New Wipers

Windshield wipers are sold by length, so measure yours before purchasing new ones to ensure you have the right size. And don’t forget to include your back windshield wiper if you have one. These, too, protect your auto glass by keeping it clean.

2. Remove the Old Set of Wipers

Lift the wiper arm into a locked position and find the joint where the replaceable wiper and the car join together. Push the unlock tab at the joint, and slide the blades off the hook connecting it to the vehicle. Follow this procedure for both wipers. 

3. Install the New Set of Wipers

Remove the new wipers from the packaging and hook them onto the wiper arm before snapping them into place. Make sure to remove any packaging on the wipers or blades to prevent damage to your auto glass. 

Replace your wipers every six months or when you notice they are cracking and not properly cleaning your windshield. Those marks from dead bugs and built-up tree pollen on your auto glass can cause real damage, so keep your windshield clean with fresh wipers. For more information, call Woodburn Radiator and Glass at (503) 982-3421, or visit the website for helpful tips and info on their experienced installers and auto glass replacement and repair services.