Are you a homeowner who follows a planned home maintenance schedule? Many homeowners paint and plant in the spring and when fall comes they schedule a gutter cleaning. But did you know that there are some benefits to cleaning your gutters in the winter as well?

ABC Services has been doing home repairs and gutter cleaning in the Cincinnati, OH, area for over ten years. Below they share with you three benefits of a winter gutter cleaning for your home:

• Prevents Roof Damage: Winter gutter cleaning can remove any leaves or debris that accumulated after your fall cleaning or during a winter storm. This ensures that melting snow and ice can move freely through the gutter and drain correctly. This also helps prevent the water in the gutter from backing up into the house, leading to expensive home repairs.
• Keeps Downspouts Clear: Keeping downspouts clear allows more water to flow out of the gutters and away from your home. If the gutters are clogged the water can freeze, crack, and damage gutters, which can further impede the way your gutters work and cause more problems going forward.
• Smoother Spring Thaw: By maintaining your gutters in the winter, you eliminate some of the issues that come with a spring thaw. Once the snow turns to rain, any gutters that are clogged can’t clear the water efficiently. This can create standing water in your gutters that can be a prime breeding ground for bugs.

Don’t let debris or snow accumulation affect the way your gutters do their job. Call ABC Services at (513) 801-4454 and schedule your winter gutter cleaning today. For more information on dryer vent cleaning and home repair services, visit them online.