Ice adheres to our windshield wipers at the most inopportune times. But thankfully there are many ways to keep your wiper blades free and in the clear of ice build-up. Reading about a few of your options to keep your vision clear during winter travel.
It’s inevitable that winter driving will entail a moment or two when copious amounts of ice affix to your windshield wipers. What options are there to keep ice off of wiper blades during winter months?1. Defrost the Windshield
As you have time, allow your car to warm up and use the defrost feature on your vehicle’s climate control system. This will warm up the windshield and help the ice around the wiper blades to melt.
2. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid
A windshield washer fluid heater will not only improve the performance of your vehicle’s windshield washer system, but it will also help How to Keep Ice Off Your Windshield Wipers keep ice off the wiper blades.
3. De-icer Windshield Washer Fluid
Perhaps a more conventional approach is to use windshield washer fluid that is chemically formulated to prevent icing. Although this fluid can withstand colder temperatures and has a lower freezing point, it may not keep the ice chunks off of the wiper blades. But it is sure to help on the windshield when ice or frost are present.
There are many products and homemade solutions that can serve as a de-icer. Be sure to use something that won’t harm the rubber on the wiper blades so they can still function properly.
4. Wiper Shaker
This small motor attaches to the arm of your wiper blades and does what its called--it shakes the wipers. By vibrating your windshield wipers, trapped debris is dislodged and removed from the windshield. It claims to free a wiper that is completely frozen in ice, so perhaps, it can also free a wiper covered with ice.
5. Heated Windshield Wipers
Probably the most direct solution to removing ice from wiper blades is with heated wiper blades. Some wiper blades have heating elements inside that radiate heat and prevent the buildup of ice. A second heating system keeps the pivot points of the wiper frame clear.
6. Wiper Blade Covers
Since many times ice will form while the vehicle is parked and not in use, a preventative measure to keep ice off wiper blades is by using wiper blade protective covers. These covers not only prevent wiper blades from adhering to frozen glass, but they keep ice and snow-pack from settling on top of the wiper blade and arm.
For more information, please feel free to contact us.
John Zhong
Yujin Xiamen Plastic Manufacturing Co.Ltd
Add: 77, Siming Industrial Zone, Meixi Road, Xiamen, China
Tel: 0086-592-7230097 Fax: 0086-592-7230029
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