Winter roofing tips for home owners!

Having your troughs clear is important to get you through the winter months. Leaf and silt can block the flow of water and cause ice back-ups.  If you neglected to clean it before the weather got cold you can tap it out with a rubber mallet of the butt end of a wooden handle. This will lift the ice out without damaging the aluminum trough.  Here are some other ideas that might be helpful too.

Source: https://www.angieslist.com/articles/how-can-i-thaw-frozen-gutter-or-downspout.htm