When seamless gutters are properly installed, they will last 20 years or more. The only maintenance you’ll need to do is clean them regularly. Cleaning your gutters is essential for preventing any clogs, backups, or overflows. In other words, keeping your gutters clean ensures they protect your home, foundation, and landscape from excess water.
We recommend cleaning your seamless gutters at least twice per year. An excellent rule of thumb is to clean them once in the spring and once in the fall. If your yard has a lot of trees in it, you may need to clean your gutters as frequently as twice per month.
Here are some tips for cleaning seamless gutters:
- Spray your gutters with a hose. Running water through your gutters will remove any dirt or lightweight objects that are collecting inside them.
- Use a power washer. Cleaning your gutters with high-pressure water can help to dislodge heavier objects or leaves that have been building up for a while that don’t come loose with just a hose.
- Try a plumbing snake. If you have items or debris lodged in your gutters or downspouts, using a plumbing snake may help to remove them.
- Hire a professional gutter cleaning company. If your gutters are difficult to get to, or you simply don’t want to spend your precious free-time cleaning gutters, hiring a pro is a smart thing to do. We don’t provide gutter cleaning services but there are plenty of companies and individuals out there that do. A quick Google search should give you plenty of options.
Consider Gutter Guards to Reduce Cleaning Time
We get it. There’s nothing fun about cleaning your gutters, and it can even be dangerous depending how high your gutters are off the ground. If you want to save time and energy, and play it safe when it comes to cleaning your gutters, we have a solution for you. Our gutter guards are an excellent option to prevent leaves and debris from clogging your gutters.
Although gutter guards don’t eliminate the need to clean your gutters entirely, they will dramatically limit the amount of leaves, sticks, and other debris from entering your gutters and downspouts. They’ll significantly reduce the number of cleanings you’ll have to do.