You don’t have to buy a gutter cleaning kit to blow leaves off of your roof. In fact, you can build your own DIY leaf blower gutter attachment fairly easily. Actually, if you want some custom features on your extension, this idea may be your best option.
How to Make Your Own Gutter Blower:
I came across a helpful video tutorial demonstrating how to assemble a DIY leaf blower gutter attachment. You only need a few cheap supplies from your local hardware store.
Note: This extension tube is easy to build yourself, plus you can customize the design to suit your needs. You can even screw on an easy-grip handle for less than $5.
For example, you make the attachment as short or as extended as you need. In addition, you don’t have to limit yourself to a U-shaped end piece. (Watch the video below to get what I mean.)
This guy put together a great step-by-step tutorial. If you want to support him by liking his video, just click here to visit his page.
He mentions in the video that aluminum downpipe weighs less than the PVC plastic version. It only weighs 2.2 lbs for an 8-foot extension.
However, I found a 10-foot PVC vinyl gutter downspout that weighs about the same, 2.6 lbs. Plus, it costs a couple dollars less for a longer piece of material.
In either case, you can construct your own homemade blower attachment very inexpensively. Simply attach the pieces together using screws, glue or duct tape.
Materials Needed for a DIY Leaf Blower Gutter Attachment:
Note: The downpipe and elbows linked above measure 3″ x 2″, but these measurements will not fit all blower brands.
It fits the Toro Ultra Blower/Mulcher (shown) because the Toro is slightly smaller. Therefore, measure the nozzle before purchasing materials.
Pros & Cons of a Homemade Blower Attachment:
Overall, you can save yourself about $20-25 compared to buying a gutter cleaning kit. Considering the fact that the homemade version doesn’t take long to assemble, this is a great deal.
However, the nozzle end piece is wide and doesn’t have a tapered end. Therefore, it may affect the air pressure lessening the “leaf-pushing power”. That said, if you have a powerful leaf blower, this may not affect the performance.
