Cleaning A Downspout Gutter

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Cleaning a downspout gutter.

To unclog a gutter downspout try your easiest options first. Whether it s holding the ladder moving a tarp or handing up tools an extra set of eyes and hands is an absolute must. Take a hose and place it into the downspout from the top opening where the gutters feed into it. For maximum power when spraying gutters and downspouts use a pressure washer.

Start by cleaning the bottom downspout opening. Enlist a partner spouse friend or teenager to help clean gutters. Once the roof gutters are cleared of debris make sure the downspouts are cleared. Clean the downspouts.

Use a strong stream of water and avoid spraying underneath the roof shingles. Expose the bottom downspout opening divert the flow away from any landscape drain and then use a garden trowel to reach up into the opening and remove any clogged leaves and debris that could have accumulated there. Have a helper turn on the water and check for downspout flow. Remove the downspout extension if present to expose the bottom opening.

This is especially important if the downspout is connected to an underground drain. Flush out the gutter with water starting at the far end and moving toward the downspout. Specialty gutter cleaning attachments for your garden hose can make the job easier. Clean the bottom downspout opening.

Otherwise trying to remove the clog may simply push it further down. Insert a garden hose in the downspout and turn on the water to flush out any debris. Then use a ladder to reach the top of the downspout insert a.