Clean Clogged Gutters

What to know before you clean your gutters.

Clean clogged gutters. Why gutters need cleaning. If the clog is caused by loose hangers or spikes. After the gutters are clean and the water used for flushing isn t draining quickly check the downspout for clogs and any lodged debris. Problems caused by clogged or broken gutters are expensive to fix but easy to prevent.

Feed the hose up the downspout from the ground. If you haven t cleaned your gutters yet do this first finishing with unclogging the downspout. Water isn t draining from the downspouts water overflows from gutter and drips from joints gutters are clogged with leaves and needles as regular maintenance to keep them working properly. If the cage is in good shape firmly re seat it into the downspout hole.

Remove all the accumulated debris in the gutter. Your ladder should be sturdy safe and large enough for the job. Turn the hose on and spray down the spout. Clean the gutters.

Reposition or repair the gutter supports. Just clear the debris but before you get out the ladder check out these tips on how to clean your gutters safely. Remove and clean it. Use your chosen method scoop and drop bucket or bag to scoop out leaves and debris from the gutters.

Clean debris from clogs. Keep your body upright and reach only as far as you can without leaning away from the ladder. Climb a sturdy ladder with the end of a garden hose in one hand. If the cage is damaged or missing replacement screens cost just a few bucks.

Work in short sections along the gutters and don t overreach from the ladder.