How To Clean Blocked Gutter Downspouts

Step 4 clear clogs if the downspout is clogged you will need to clear it.

How to clean blocked gutter downspouts. Select a sturdy extension ladder to reach the top opening on high roofs. Here s how to do it. Spray the gutter until no signs of debris remain. How to clean out clogged downspouts.

Pull the underground drain which is often a black. 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. 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. If the clog occurs at the downspout cage.

If the cage is in good shape firmly re seat it into the downspout hole. If the downspout is clogged clear it out by packing the downspout opening around the hose with a rag sealing the hose tight. Remove and clean any downspout cages remove all debris in the gutter and replace the cage if it s in good shape. Turn on the water spigot wide open to create as much pressure as possible.

Have a helper turn on the water and check for downspout flow. If possible clean from the ladder and don t step. Insert the end of the plumber s snake in the downspout until it meets resistance. If not get a replacement screen.

Remove all the accumulated debris in the gutter. Watch the end of the downspout for the clog to clear. Rinse the gutter in the direction of the downspout using the spraying attachment on the hose. Remove and clean it.

Clean debris from any clogs and reposition or repair the supports.