{"id":95507,"date":"2023-11-03T23:50:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T06:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=95507"},"modified":"2024-03-01T21:31:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T05:31:18","slug":"should-you-leave-your-windshield-wipers-up-when-parked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/should-you-leave-your-windshield-wipers-up-when-parked\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Leave Your Windshield Wipers Up When Parked?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_787d09-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_787d09-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_787d09-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_787d09-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_787d09-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_787d09-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_787d09-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_787d09-74{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_787d09-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_787d09-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_787d09-74 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-bbc8f0  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-8042b1\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d081f3-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d081f3-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d081f3-d2\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d081f3-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d081f3-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d081f3-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d081f3-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d081f3-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d081f3-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_d081f3-d2 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d081f3-d2\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some vehicle owners leave their vehicle&rsquo;s windshield wipers up during winter to prevent the blades from freezing onto the glass. However, this method isn&rsquo;t without its drawbacks.<\/li><li>Leaving windshield wipers up isn&rsquo;t good because it wears out the windshield wiper spring. It can also cause the wiper arm to slam on the glass.<\/li><li>Instead of leaving your wipers up, you should instead use deicing fluid or cover your windshield or windshield wiper blades to keep them from freezing.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Frozen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/wiper-blade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wiper blades\">wiper blades<\/a> can be a concern if you live in a place that gets really cold. You won&rsquo;t be able to clear snow and other debris from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/windshield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"windshield\">windshield<\/a> if your wiper blades are frozen. You&rsquo;ve probably seen other people leave their vehicle&rsquo;s windshield wipers up during winter to prevent the blades from freezing onto the glass, but is that really a good idea? We&rsquo;ll discuss why it actually isn&rsquo;t ideal and consider other ways to prevent windshield wipers from freezing onto the windshield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Leaving Windshield Wipers Up When Parked Isn&rsquo;t Good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you lift your windshield wiper arms, you&rsquo;re also stretching the wiper blade springs that pull the blades down onto the windshield glass. Lifting your wiper blades for a short time should be fine, like when you&rsquo;re cleaning your windshield or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/best-way-to-clean-windshield-wipers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cleaning the wiper blades\">cleaning the wiper blades<\/a> from built-up grime. However, keeping them up regularly can cause the springs to lose tension over time, which could lead to the wiper blades not exerting much pressure on the windshield. Without sufficient pressure, the blades might not properly clear water or debris from the glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the rubber part of the wiper blade can be distorted. After all, the blade is designed to be constantly pressed on the windshield. Lastly, a windshield <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/wiper-arm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wiper arm\">wiper arm<\/a> that&rsquo;s left up can fall because of strong wind or a bump. The impact of the windshield wiper arm coming down might damage or even shatter your windshield.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prevent Wiper Blades from Freezing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Constantly lifting your wiper blade arms might not be the best way to prevent frozen wiper blades. Luckily, there are several other methods out there that you should consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Deicing Fluid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spraying deicer on your windshield can effectively remove ice and snow from the wiper blades. If you&rsquo;re using deicing fluid found in a spray bottle, remember to apply it before you drive. You can also use other household deicing solutions, such as an alcohol and water solution. There&rsquo;s also windshield wiper deicing fluid, which can offer a convenient way of removing ice and defrosting your wiper blades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cover the Windshield<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Covering the windshield with a tarp, car cover, or even a large piece of cardboard can prevent snow and ice from forming on the windshield. Without liquid elements to freeze, your wipers won&rsquo;t stick to your windshield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cover the Wiper Blades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windshield wiper blades usually stick to the windshield glass when ice and snow fall on the wiper blade&rsquo;s contact point. Covering the windshield wiper blade with a plastic bag or old wool socks can prevent snow and ice from accumulating around the contact point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Winter Wiper Blades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter windshield wipers are bigger and sturdier. They also don&rsquo;t have plastic junctions or pieces that can move. They&rsquo;re also equipped with specially shaped deflectors that are designed to remove ice and snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, leaving your wiper blades up might be a practical solution, but it comes with some drawbacks. Fortunately, there are more effective and less risky methods to prevent wiper blades from freezing on the windshield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using deicing fluid and covering the windshield or the wiper blades themselves are safer than lifting your wiper blades up. With these alternatives at your disposal, you can ensure your wiper blades don&rsquo;t freeze during the winter.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Frozen wiper blades can be a concern if you live in a place that gets really cold. 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