MAINTENANCE : Proper operation of a seamless gutter machine—and a long machine life—is highly dependent on regular maintenance and care given to the machine. All the machine manufacturers will tell you a machine can last 20, 25, or 30 years, perhaps even more. In the opinion of at least one machine manufacturer, the most successful gutter companies use an enclosed trailer, van, or truck to transport their gutter machines. Because it keeps your machine clean and dry.
The second reason is to properly operate the machine so it will produce hi-quality gutter and avoid damage to the machine. A seamless gutter machine typically produces about 30 feet of gutter per minute. In most cases the gutter machine will have been transported to the worksite with a coil of material on the machine and then run through the machine. Remove the cover tarp from the machine, if present.
The reason for that success is keeping the machine CLEAN and DRY.
Every other gutter machine manufacturer also stresses the importance of keeping the interior of their machines clean. Think of that coffee or sugar rich soda running through the electric motor or controls of your $15,000 combination gutter machine. Even paint chips that have flaked off a gutter because of severe maladjustment of the machine can damage a roller.