Cleaning Out Gutters And Downspouts

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Cleaning out gutters and downspouts.

How to unclog a gutter downspout be cautious. Clean the downspouts. Start by cleaning the bottom downspout opening. Pushing the hose through the bottom of the downspout and turn it on the highest pressure to clear out any blockages.

Once you ve removed the debris from the gutters use a garden hose to flush the gutters and downspouts and clear out any remaining debris. This will help keep your hands dry while. Take a hose and place it into the downspout from the top opening where the gutters feed into it. If your downspouts have horizontal extension pipes remove these to clear the downspouts.

Insert a garden hose in the downspout and turn on the water to flush out any debris. Using a drain cleaning tool like a toilet drain auger or snake to clear the clog the same way you would a shower or toilet. Have a helper turn on the water and check for downspout flow. Before you begin realize that this project may require you to climb onto the roof.

Remove the downspout extension if present to expose the bottom opening. To clean your gutters put on your work gloves and grab a 5 gallon bucket with a handle. Wear safety glasses to keep bits of dried leaves and other debris out of your eyes. Clean the bottom downspout opening.

Place your ladder squarely on a level ground before you climb it. This will also show you if you have any leaks. To unclog a gutter downspout try your easiest options first. If you need to replace them learn more about what it takes to install new gutters.

Start cleaning at one of the downspouts and work toward the other end of the gutter. Put on the rubber gloves under your work gloves if the debris is damp. If desired you can use a small garden trowel or even a toilet brush to help scoop gunk out of the gutters but usually your hands work just as well or better. If you have a short piece of downspout running into an underground tiling system only remove that short piece.

Begin cleaning near a downspout. If your downspout is one solid piece take off the bands to remove it the downspout should slide out then flush it out with a hose and reattach.