3 Reasons Your Downspouts Don't Work

All Aluminum Gutters
531 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, New York 11704

(631) 816-2498

Downspouts are an important part of your gutter system. While gutters themselves serve to collect rainwater and usher it towards a central location, the downspout itself is what carries water down and away from the home for protection. If you notice that your downspouts aren’t working up to par lately, here are three of the most common reasons why that might be:

1. They’re Dirty - The number one reasons for malfunctioning downspouts and gutter systems in generally is a clog from built up debris. While your gutters may look neat and clean, your downspouts are enclosed, making it easy for you to miss the build up. Make sure to clean out your downspouts each season as part of your gutter cleaning process.

2. They’re The Wrong Size - If your downspout is too small in width it has a better tendency to become clogged. Smaller downspouts are also unable to carry water away from a home as quickly and efficiently as larger ones would. In addition, if your downspout are too short they will not be able to redirect water properly away from your home.

3. There Aren’t Not Enough - Depending on the size of your home, you may need multiple downspouts in various locations. Some people make the mistake of only installing one or two, but when heavy rainfall hits the system is not able to funnel water down and out fast enough, causing overflow to occur.

If your downspouts are malfunctioning it’s important to identify the issue and correct it right away in order to keep your home safe from potential water damage, foundation damage, flooding and more.

Whether you’re in need of gutter cleaning to clear out clogged downspouts or gutter system repairs to correct the issue, All Aluminum Gutters is here to help. Serving Long island, Queens, Westchester and the Bronx for over 30 years, there’s no gutter job we can’t handle!

To learn more about our gutter cleaning and repair services, click here or call 631-816-2498. We even offer free in-home consultations and estimates!

How to Prep Your Home for the Fall

All Aluminum Gutters

531 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, New York 11704

(631) 816-2498

As sad as we are to admit it, the summer is coming to a swift close and the cool, fall weather is on it’s way sooner than you think. Though the fall season brings cool breezes and beautiful changing leaves, it also brings a ton of debris and weather conditions that can be hazardous to your home. To make sure you and your family are prepared to handle the change in seasons, here are 5 quick steps to take to get your home ready for the fall.

1. Inspect your heating and ventilation systems.

Sooner than you know you’ll be bumping up the heat in your home to battle the chilly temperatures, so you’ll want to make sure that vents are clean and clear of debris. Dust and vacuum out vents and filters, and be sure that no furniture, carpeting or curtains are obstructing the airflow.

2. Clean out your chimney and fireplace.
You and your family will soon be sitting around your toasty fireplace once again. Make sure it’s ready for the season by clearing out any remnants of ash or charred wood, and hiring a professional to clean out the chimney and make sure it’s sealed off properly to avoid drafts.

3. Tackle last minute paint or floor fixes.
If you have painting or flooring projects to finish up, we suggest you hop to it before you lose the warm weather. That way, you can keep the windows open for ventilation without worrying about the cold.

4. Check your insulation for drafts.
Even If your heating system is working and your fireplace is clear you may still have a problem warming up the house if your insulation is faulty. Do a visual inspection of the interior and exterior of your home, looking for any spots that may need to be re-caulked or weatherstripped. Windows and doors are the prime draft offenders, so pay special attention while doing your inspection.

5. Have your gutters cleaned by a professional.
In our opinion, this is the most important step of them all! The fall season is aptly named in that a ton of leaves and debris fall from the trees and right into your home’s gutters. To avoid a clog and the potential damage that can come from it, we suggest cleaning your gutters once at the beginning of the season (August/September) and then again during the middle/end of the season (November/December).

All Aluminum Gutters proudly serves Long Island, Westchester and the 5 Boroughs of New York City, providing gutter cleaning, repair and installation services all year round. If you’re looking for a convenient and efficient gutter cleaning experience, call us at 631-816-2498 today!