Windshield Washer Nozzle

On some cars, windshield nozzles are directly attached to a car's wiper. This type of nozzle can be hard to fix and replace in case broken. But no matter what the design or make is, the purpose is the same - to spray water to the windshield. 

However, not all the time are we able to clean our car’s windshield using the built-in windshield washers. They often get clogged up or even broken as a result of normal tear and wear.

When this happens, water is no longer released by the nozzle and you have to manually spray some water on the windshield to accomplish the task. Simply replacing the busted windshield washer nozzle is the best solution.

Before opting to replace the broken spray nozzle, always perform a check to the washer system to make sure that the problem is caused by the broken nozzle. Other parts of the system may have caused the problem that requires a different solution.

In cases when the windshield washer nozzle is broken, replacements can be purchased to fix the problem. A lot of online merchants are selling windshield washer nozzles at very low prices. 

Once you have figured out that the spray nozzle is causing the problem, you may opt to buy a replacement immediately or do a simple repair. To repair the windshield washer nozzle of your car, use a tipped object such as a needle or a stick to clean the surface of the nozzle.

Particles or tiny solid objects like dust and dirt may have build-up on the nozzle’s surface blocking the way of the water. If this is the case, then cleaning the surface will do the trick. 

In case no dirt or particle build-up is seen on the nozzles surface, the inside portion of the nozzle may contain some contamination that need to be removed. To do this, gently pull the nozzle from your car’s hood and slowly remove the nozzle from the system by turning it.

Washing or spraying the nozzle with water and soap may fix the problem. Dusting the nozzle may sometimes fix the problem if the build-up of particles is not that hard.

For your convenience, we've highlighted the pictures of a few different types of washer nozzles on this site, as well as included a video below that discuss the replacement of washer nozzles. Have a look!

Windshield Washer Nozzle - Shopping Considerations 

When purchasing a new windshield washer nozzle for your car’s windshield wiper blade system, it is very important to check the manufacturer and make of your car. Different cars are installed with different washer systems.

A nozzle designed for a Chevy truck is absolutely not suitable for a Volkswagen beetle. In addition, knowing the right year of your car’s make is very important. Nozzles installed on later car models may not fit on a different model. 

In many cases where local dealers are unable to supply the right nozzle for your vehicle, always seek information from the Internet. Tons of suppliers are lining up with their products. You may find the right nozzle for your car. However, older type nozzles can be expensive than new ones.