Gutter Drain Blockage

Remove the guard and pull.

Gutter drain blockage.

Once it s all the way through pull the cable back. Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage. Blockages in the under floor drain combined with high volumes of roof runoff water entering the system send the entire roof runoff into the building basement or crawl space debris flowing down the downspout drain leaves from gutters can block floor drains or even the main building sewer line leading to sewage backups into the structure. Disconnect the gutter downspout from where it connects to the drain pipe.

Attach a high pressure nozzle onto your garden hose. Featuring durable plastic construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections. Insert the hose into the. Wearing gloves and eye protection feed the auger into the top or bottom downspout opening and turn the drum clockwise.

Try this trick to unclog a slow running underground downspout drain pipe. Many times this end of the pipe has a leaf guard or metal screen. Remove the downspout from the pipe. The downspout is the pipe that runs down the building from the gutter to the.

Many home improvement stores rent plumber s augers that are likely long enough to meet your needs. It feels like you just had your gutters cleaned yesterday. Remove the downspout where it enters the ground and try to clear the clog using a plumbing snake. The seal you created may be enough to force the blockage out of the bottom opening.

Use a handheld auger. Some underground gutter drains terminate in the sewer system instead of at the. How to unclog underground rain gutter drain piping. This flexible downspout extension easily bends and holds its shape and can be extended from 25 55 in.

Remove the guard. Turn on a garden hose and force it into the underground portion of the line. A brief video showing one way a blockage can cause problems with your rain gutter down pipe drains. Instead of your gutters flowing water away from your home they re acting like a dam storing up water to slowly creep into your roof and become a breeding ground for pests.

The water pressure may dislodge the clog. You may need to do this several times to remove the clog completely. This was how i was able to figure it out and fix it. Using water pressure 1.