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.
To clean your gutters you’ll need the right tools, and the most important tool for this job is a steady ladder. Leaning an extension ladder against your gutters can damage them. Don’t be tempted to hang the bucket from your gutters, since the added weight can damage the gutters. After you have cleaned out the debris, flush the gutters with a garden hose. Next, check for clogs in your downspouts. Unclogging your downspouts is undoubtedly the hardest part of cleaning your gutters.