Acworth Auto Repair

When you're thinking about car maintenance, windshield wipers probably don’t top your list. They’re small, simple, and quietly do their job until they don’t. But once visibility drops in a sudden downpour, failing wipers can turn into a real hazard. Knowing when to replace them isn’t just about convenience, it’s about keeping yourself and others safe on the road. How Windshield Wipers Work Wiper blades are made from flexible rubber or silicone and are attached to mechanical arms that sweep across your windshield to clear rain, snow, and road debris. The wiper motor and linkages control the motion, but it’s the rubber edge that makes direct contact with the glass. Over time, exposure to sunlight, heat, cold, and road grime wears this rubber down, causing it to crack, split, or harden. Once the blade no longer sits flush against the glass or begins to skip or smear, it’s no longer doing its job. If you can’t see clea ... read more