Are there wipers that work better in the snow?

You can't seem to go wrong choosing wiper blades for use in warmer climates. Any wiper blade with a good quality rubber edge will do. When snow and ice enter the equation, your choice of windshield wipers suddenly becomes...

You can't seem to go wrong choosing wiper blades for use in warmer climates. Any wiper blade with a good quality rubber edge will do. When snow and ice enter the equation, choosing windshield wipers suddenly becomes much more difficult.

When choosing windshield wiper blades for the winter period, there are several factors to consider:

• Do wipers have hinges?
• Are the hinges covered?
• Is there a hingeless option?

The standard wiper blade has a lightweight metal frame that holds the rubber blade edge to the windshield. It has hinges or hinges along the frame so that the edge of the wiper blade follows the shape of the windshield. In conditions where the temperature is not below zero, this is a good choice, but in snowy or icy weather, icy deposits accumulate on the hinges, which restrict their movement. The edge of the wiper blade no longer follows the shape of the glass and skips stains when cleaning the windshield.

What is the difference between winter wipers

Winter wipers are similar in design, but with one significant difference: the entire frame, including hinges, is covered with a thin rubber cover. In snow and ice conditions, the rubber boot prevents build-up on the hinges or frame, and the blade can maintain contact with the windshield to clean it well. The rubber boot is brittle and can be easily torn with a windshield scraper or other debris, and water can get in and cause the frame to corrode or the hinges to freeze. In this case, the wiper blade will have to be replaced.

The hingeless wiper blades are a premium blade. They are made from a flexible plastic frame that allows the rubber blade edge to easily follow the shape of the windshield. Since there is no metal frame or hinges, ice and snow do not accumulate on the wiper blade. Hingeless wiper blades are the most durable option in winter conditions due to their non-metallic construction.