To unclog a gutter downspout try your easiest options first.
How to clean gutter downspouts.
Clean the downspouts.
Feed the hose up the downspout from the ground.
5 tips and tricks to clear a clogged downspout.
Have a helper turn on the water and check for downspout flow.
Step 3 rinse the gutter.
Once you ve gotten rid of everything that you can collect with your hands and scoop you need to get rid of the finest debris.
Wear thick suede gloves to protect your hands and work goggles to protect your eyes.
How to clean gutters and downspouts.
Once the roof gutters are cleared of debris make sure the downspouts are cleared.
Here s how to do it.
Also tip on how to design a clog proof downspout.
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Take a hose and place it into the downspout from the top opening where the gutters feed into it.
Step 5 install guards.
Step 4 find and repair damage.
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If the amount of water coming out is less than what is going in there is a blockage.
Select a sturdy extension ladder to reach the top opening on high roofs.
If possible clean from the ladder and don t step.
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Clean out downspouts from the top or bottom.
Step 1 gather tools and pick a starting spot.
After the gutters are clean and the water used for flushing isn t draining quickly check the downspout for clogs and any lodged debris.
Remove the strainers from the downspout and place a garden hose at the opposite end of the gutter.
Elbows in downspouts are the worst culprits and the flexible metal cable of a plumber s snake is the best way to clean them out.
Flush the gutter with a garden hose.
Bring your tools and equipment to a location near your starting place.
If possible get help from another person to hold the ladder steady and to turn water on.
Turn the hose on and spray down the spout.
Step 4 clear clogs.
Start by cleaning the bottom downspout opening.