To unclog a gutter downspout try your easiest options first.
Clean clogged gutter downspout.
Tips on how to unclog a gutter downspout.
Often homeowners remember to clear out gutters but forget downspouts which means that water flows down smoothly from the roof through the gutters and then gets stuck in a clogged downspout.
Gutters and downspouts can get clogged with leaves and debris that hinder the proper operation of the system so keeping them clean and flowing freely is essential.
When you fail to clear out a clogged downspout water backs up and the excess water may damage the exterior and foundation.
Follow these suggestions to unclog your downspout starting with the easiest options first.
Walk down the ladder one rung at a time gently knocking on the side of the downspout as you go.
Late autumn or early winter or whenever the trees are bare is the right time to clean out your gutters.
Tap the side of the downspout.
If you wait until spring or summer the downspouts elbows and drop outlets are usually already clogged.
Start by cleaning the bottom downspout opening.
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.
Then climb back up and try rinsing the downspout with your garden hose again.