Category: Gutter Cleaning

The Chicago area receives 35.82 inches of rainfall a year. That’s less than Seattle at 37.19 but Seattle’s rain is mostly gentle and over a long period. According to the Chicago Tribune, Chicago’s rain is so intense that it is more likely to cause floods. When the rain falls, do you have blockages in your […]

Are you wondering how often should you clean your gutters? Well, you’re in the right place, so wonder no longer.  In premise, the answer to that question is highly variable, and the most obvious approach to cleaning gutters is when they are dirty. However, what constitutes dirty gutters, and what other elements can damage their […]

As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. In Chicago, we should be thinking more about August showers, since August gets the most rain per year on average! If you don’t prepare your gutters for the Chicago summer storms, you may face a few problems that are much harder to tackle. Fortunately, gutter cleaning […]

At My Window Washing, we do windows – and we do a number of other things for customers. But our gutter cleaning services are a vital part of what we offer, partly because this much-needed maintenance may be difficult for property owners to perform themselves, and partly because avoiding it can be expensive.  Here are […]

As the premier gutter cleaning company in Chicago, IL, My Window Washing understands that gutters are an integral system of your home. They need to function correctly in the face of harsh weather and various outdoor conditions. While you may realize that our gutter professionals will get the job done correctly, you may be unsure […]

Cleaning gutters is a chore that might not be high on the list of pleasant things to do, but foregoing it can cause a lot of problems. Not only does neglect to clean your gutters cost you big money in the long run, but it can also affect almost every part of your home. So […]

The average homeowner needs to budget between 1 and 3 percent of their home’s value just to maintain their house. But if your home has clogged gutters, that budget could skyrocket. Believe it or not, gutter clogs can do some serious damage to your house, putting you and your loved ones at risk for mold […]

Homeownership requires that we maintain the exterior of our houses in order to ensure their longevity.  People tend to think about performing these chores, such as cleaning gutters, in the spring and fall of the year, times of renewal and preparation for the seasons to come. Gutters are important parts of our home’s defense system, […]