How to Clean Rain Gutters and Downspouts
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Uploaded on May 28, 2009
Cleaning gutters is an easy job to put off, but the longer you wait the worse it can get. Thoroughly cleaning your gutters every spring and fall will help keep them working like they're supposed to. Debris can build up and cause damage to your downspouts and cause water damage to your roof. To clean out your gutters you will need: a trowel, ladder, buckets, garden hose, gutter cleaning attachment and gutter sealant.
To begin, clean the downspout removing any twigs, leaves and dirt. Flush out any other debris. If the water doesn't drain properly through the downspout, there is probably a clog. Remove the end of the downspout and flush with water. If this doesn't do the trick, use the full power and force of a plumbers snake.
If you notice that water sets in the bottom of your gutters be sure to readjust them so that they flow properly to the downspout. Leaks? Use gutter sealant on all joints. If there is noticeable paint damage, simply touch up with a primer. To find how to install gutter screens to keep out debris, visit http://www.Lowes.com/Videos.
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Top Comments
Joshua Daniel 1 year ago
i had a cat named downspout.
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Avery Brooks 4 years ago
I actually like these little videos, thanks for posting them.
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All Comments (56)
johncfl 2 weeks ago
Covers more than I thought. Good job.
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irish89055 2 weeks ago
wow... who knew? lol safey glasses? lol You can be sure stopped up gutters are steaking, you Spray Nine cleaner or repaint the whole gutter... With new interior gutter brackets, it's hard to find where to lay the ladder against on upper, use a stablizer to rest on the roof...
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MatrixFactoryGuy 1 month ago
I never clean my gutters,..there are bird nests up there. I went up there last year to have a look and robins attacked me,..this year I got cardinals nesting and they attack too
Why don't they nest in trees or bushes like normal birds,..I got some dumb birds around my house and they pissing me off
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Oldmaninthewoods 1 month ago
I use a leaf blower to clean my gutters. Blows everything out.
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Joshua Daniel 2 months ago
no joke. my uncle found her laying in a rain gutter, the cat looked back, climbed down the downspout, into the house, ate the food...and years later has never left.
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Liftmaster1355 2 months ago
ROFLMAO
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bluesman332 3 months ago
I'm cleaning a mates gutters for weed :)
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szk111 6 months ago
Gutterman33: This is exactly the advice I was looking for. Thanks!
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shnobi34 6 months ago
The video helped.
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Jacques Merle 6 months ago
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