Streaks Across the Glass Mean It's Time

Wiper Blade Replacement in Plainwell

You turn on your wipers during a rainstorm in Plainwell and the blades leave streaks across the windshield. Instead of clearing water, they smear it into a haze that catches headlight glare and makes it harder to see the road. Lynch Tire and Service replaces worn or damaged wiper blades so you can see clearly through rain, snow, and slush.

Wiper blade replacement removes old blades that skip, chatter, or leave uncleaned sections on the glass. New blades are installed to match your vehicle's windshield size and wiper arm design. This service is quick, affordable, and often completed during routine maintenance visits in Plainwell.

If your wipers streak or skip when you need them most, contact Lynch Tire and Service to replace them in Plainwell.

It's Easy to Ignore Until You Can't See

When you bring your vehicle to the shop in Plainwell, the old blades are removed from the wiper arms and new blades are clipped or locked into place. The correct blade length and attachment style are matched to your vehicle. Installation takes only a few minutes per blade.

After replacement, your wipers clear water in a single smooth pass without leaving streaks, skipping sections, or making noise. The windshield stays clear during storms, and you can see lane markings, taillights, and road signs without squinting through smears or haze.

Wiper blades wear out from sun exposure, ice scraping, and repeated use. Rubber edges crack, tear, or harden over time. Replacement restores full contact between the blade and glass. This service does not include windshield washer fluid top-off or wiper motor repair, but it does address the most common cause of poor visibility during wet weather.

What Changes After New Blades Are Installed

Drivers in Plainwell often ask similar questions about wiper blade replacement before scheduling the service.

How often should wiper blades be replaced?
Most blades need replacement every six to twelve months, depending on how often you use them and how much sun exposure they receive. Streaking or skipping means it's time.
What causes wiper blades to wear out faster?
Heat, cold, and UV exposure break down the rubber. Using wipers on a dry windshield or scraping ice off the blades also shortens their lifespan.
Why do my wipers chatter or skip across the glass?
The rubber edge has hardened, torn, or lost its shape. When the blade can't maintain contact with the glass, it skips and chatters instead of wiping smoothly.
What if only one blade is leaving streaks?
You can replace one blade at a time, but both blades are usually exposed to the same conditions. Replacing both at once prevents uneven wear and visibility problems on different parts of the windshield.
Why is wiper blade replacement important for winter driving around Plainwell?
Snow, slush, and freezing rain are harder to clear than summer rain. Worn blades can't handle heavy winter precipitation, which reduces your ability to see the road during storms.

Wiper blades don't last forever, and streaks don't fix themselves. If you're driving in Plainwell and your wipers leave your windshield smeared or hazy, call Lynch Tire and Service at (269) 501-0920.