Clean Out Gutter Drain Pipe

This flexible downspout extension easily bends and holds its shape and can be extended from 25 55 in.

Clean out gutter drain pipe.

Go outside and look for leaks and blockages in your guttering. Clean gutters on your home regularly to prevent debris from entering drain pipe. Turn on a garden hose to its most powerful setting and run water through the drain pipe. Universal downspout to drain pipe tile adapter white 2x3x4 4 1 out of 5 stars 23.

Before that though pay attention to water flow when it rains. 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. Gutter sense gutter cleaning tool 3 8 out of 5 stars 848. The downspout cage a wire strainer designed to trap debris while allowing water to flow through is located where the downspout intersects the gutter.

Pull the underground drain which is often a black. Check to see if water and debris come out the other end of the pipe. Test by flowing water into gutter downspout to confirm that pipe is clean. Featuring durable plastic construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections.

Remove the guard at the other end of the drain pipe if there is one. 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. Start by cleaning the bottom downspout opening. To unclog a gutter downspout try your easiest options first.

How to clean gutters. 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. 2 pack decorative downspout natural stone texture splash block rain gutter drain extender 4 5 out of 5 stars 119. In the spring once again use a larger nylon rope tied to the mason line and pull that through.

In october or whenever trees near your gutters are shedding their leaves in earnest get out the ladder and clean the guttering. Often this item is bent or out of place. Gutter hangers and spikes often slip free from the fascia landing in the gutter. Once that has been done tie the mason line off at the gutter so it does not fall into the pipe.

These obstructions catch leaves and twigs. When you do the actual cleaning use ladders carefully. Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage.