Clean Clogged Gutters

Turn the hose on and spray down the spout.

Clean clogged gutters.

When you reach the top opening of the downspout ask a helper down below to turn on the water. If the clog is caused by loose hangers or spikes. Just clear the debris but before you get out the ladder check out these tips on how to clean your gutters safely. If you haven t cleaned your gutters yet do this first finishing with unclogging the downspout.

Use your chosen method scoop and drop bucket or bag to scoop out leaves and debris from the gutters. Keep your body upright and reach only as far as you can without leaning away from the ladder. If the cage is in good shape firmly re seat it into the downspout hole. What to know before you clean your gutters.

If water flows out of the bottom carrying leaf debris with it your job is complete. Remove all the accumulated debris in the gutter. Feed the hose up the downspout from the ground. Work in short sections along the gutters and don t overreach from the ladder.

Problems caused by clogged or broken gutters are expensive to fix but easy to prevent. Reposition or repair the gutter supports. Your ladder should be sturdy safe and large enough for the job. Clean debris from clogs.

Remove and clean it. If the amount of water coming out is less than what is going in there is a blockage. Climb a sturdy ladder with the end of a garden hose in one hand. Why gutters need cleaning.

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.