If possible get help from another person to hold the ladder steady and to turn water on.
How to clean clogged gutter downspout.
Watch the end of the downspout for the clog to clear.
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.
To unclog a gutter downspout try your easiest options first.
Start by cleaning the bottom downspout opening.
Wear thick suede gloves to protect your hands and work goggles to protect your eyes.
Select a sturdy extension ladder to reach the top opening on high roofs.
Gutter downspouts can be also blocked by different debris sticks pine needles bird nests as you know they accumulate over time and clog the gutter lines of our building.
Insert the end of the plumber s snake in the downspout until it meets resistance.
Also tip on how to design a clog proof downspout.
Here s how to do it.
If possible clean from the ladder and don t step.
Clean out downspouts from the top or bottom.
Turn on the water spigot wide open to create as much pressure as possible.
That is why we should clean at least twice a year the gutters and downspouts of our property.
5 tips and tricks to clear a clogged downspout.