Clean Out Gutter Drain Pipe

Clean gutters on your home regularly to prevent debris from entering drain pipe.

Clean out gutter drain pipe.

Universal downspout to drain pipe tile adapter white 2x3x4 4 1 out of 5 stars 23. Gutter sense gutter cleaning tool 3 8 out of 5 stars 848. In the spring once again use a larger nylon rope tied to the mason line and pull that through. How to clean gutters.

Disconnect the gutter downspout from where it connects to the drain pipe. These obstructions catch leaves and twigs. Once its through tie the mason line on the end along with a larger rag that will catch any debris and allow you to pull it out of the pipe. Featuring durable plastic construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections.

Once that has been done tie the mason line off at the gutter so it does not fall into the pipe. Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage. Pull the underground drain which is often a black. Often this item is bent or out of place.

Where s the gutter clogged. Check to see if water and debris come out the other end of the pipe. Gutter hangers and spikes often slip free from the fascia landing in the gutter. In october or whenever trees near your gutters are shedding their leaves in earnest get out the ladder and clean the guttering.

Test by flowing water into gutter downspout to confirm that pipe is clean. This flexible downspout extension easily bends and holds its shape and can be extended from 25 55 in. 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. Remove the guard at the other end of the drain pipe if there is one.

To unclog a gutter downspout try your easiest options first. When you do the actual cleaning use ladders carefully. Go outside and look for leaks and blockages in your guttering. Expose the bottom downspout opening divert the flow away from any landscape drain and then use a garden trowel to reach up into the opening and remove any clogged leaves and debris that could have accumulated there.

Turn on a garden hose to its most powerful setting and run water through the drain pipe. Before that though pay attention to water flow when it rains. If your gutters tend to accumulate a lot of leaves pine needles twigs etc flush drain pipes with water rooter annually to prevent future clogs.