Clean Clogged Gutter Downspout

Gutter clogging is especially likely at certain times of the year such as in the spring when trees are casting seeds and in the autumn when leaves are falling.

Clean clogged gutter downspout.

If you see water flowing over the edges of your gutters and not through your downspouts your downspouts are most likely clogged with a small object or leaves and twigs. Start by cleaning the bottom downspout opening. Although you can t see into these drains cleaning them is similar to a process used to clear debris from the side gutter pipes on your house. After the gutters are clean and the water used for flushing isn t draining quickly check the downspout for clogs and any lodged debris.

You have to remove the spout to access the downpipe. Feed the hose up the downspout from the ground. Check to see if water and debris come out the other end of the pipe. Gutters and downspouts can get clogged with leaves and debris that hinder the proper operation of the system so keeping them clean and flowing freely is essential.

Otherwise trying to remove the clog may simply push it further down. Many people wait until the spring but it s much better to clean out the leaves prior to all the winter snow melt and spring rains. Disconnect the gutter downspout from where it connects to the drain pipe. If you see water backing up you have a clog.

Remove the downspout from the pipe. If the amount of water coming out is less than what is going in there is a blockage. Late autumn or early winter or whenever the trees are bare is the right time to clean out your gutters. Pull the underground drain which is often a black.

Remove the downspout from a connecting drain place a garden hose inside the downspout and turn the water on. Turn the hose on and spray down the spout. Remove the guard at the other end of the drain pipe if there is one. If you wait until spring or summer the downspouts elbows and drop outlets are usually already clogged.

To unclog a gutter downspout try your easiest options first. The downspout is the pipe that runs down the building from the gutter to the underground downpipe. This is especially important if the downspout is connected to an underground drain. Turn on a garden hose to its most powerful setting and run water through the drain pipe.