Also tip on how to design a clog proof downspout.
How to unclog a gutter downspout from the ground.
Cleaning your gutter downspout.
Tap the side of the downspout.
Many of these pipes are placed underground to avoid the eyesore of pipes laying on the ground next to your house.
Make sure you re well positioned at the top.
Follow these suggestions to unclog your downspout starting with the easiest options first.
From the ground level you can try out the following procedure.
Some downspouts may have a screen covering the hole that could get clogged.
Try this trick to unclog a slow running underground downspout drain pipe.
An underground drain pipe can become clogged in a variety of ways including leaf buildup or damage to the pipe itself.
You can also clean standing on the ground.
You can dislodge the clogs in this manner.
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.
Move the ladder closer to the downspout if you need to lean over in order to reach it.
Then quickly flood the downspout with water using your pressure washer or a plumbing snake.
This should clear out the dirt.
Start by cleaning the bottom downspout opening.
Throw out the debris in a bucket hanging on your ladder or on the ground.
Then use a ladder to reach the top of the downspout insert a.
A handheld auger can help you unclog the downspout from the ground level.
Over time leaves dirt and other debris can clog up the pipe.
Use a plumbing snake to force water at great pressure up the downspout.
Tips on how to unclog a gutter downspout.
Clean out downspouts from the top or bottom.
Pull any leaves out from the downspout hole if there are any stuck there.
If your downpipe isn t draining or water is flowing out the back then it s probably clogged.
Then climb back up and try rinsing the downspout with your garden hose again.
Remove the downspout at the place it enters the ground.
5 tips and tricks to clear a clogged downspout.
However if the clog persists you ll need to dismantle the downspout and get the clog out.
A rain gutter drain pipe is usually installed to carry water away from your house.