Gutter Drain Blockage

Remove the downspout from the pipe.

Gutter drain blockage.

Remove the downspout where it enters the ground and try to clear the clog using a plumbing snake. The hose s normal pressure probably won t be enough to dislodge. Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage. How to unclog underground rain gutter drain piping.

Once it s all the way through pull the cable back. Remove the guard and pull. This was how i was able to figure it out and fix it. Featuring durable plastic construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections.

Try this trick to unclog a slow running underground downspout drain pipe. Many home improvement stores rent plumber s augers that are likely long enough to meet your needs. The downspout is the pipe that runs down the building from the gutter to the. This flexible downspout extension easily bends and holds its shape and can be extended from 25 55 in.

Turn on a garden hose and force it into the underground portion of the line. Remove the guard. Use a handheld auger. The water pressure may dislodge the clog.

A brief video showing one way a blockage can cause problems with your rain gutter down pipe drains. It feels like you just had your gutters cleaned yesterday. If your plumber s auger line is too short to reach to the end of the pipe go as far as you can from the front of the. 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.

Many times this end of the pipe has a leaf guard or metal screen. You may need to do this several times to remove the clog completely. The seal you created may be enough to force the blockage out of the bottom opening. Some underground gutter drains terminate in the sewer system instead of at the.

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. Check where the water drains out of the pipe. Wearing gloves and eye protection feed the auger into the top or bottom downspout opening and turn the drum clockwise. Using water pressure 1.