The
common misconception with gutter covers is that you will
never have to worry about cleaning out your gutters again.
There
are several forms of the gutter cover all of which have
their own issues. Read the product description carefully.
Most of the time, you will find that the manufacturer is
recommending that you still have your gutters inspected
at a minimum annually. There are too many smaller items
that can still make it through to holes in a gutter cover.
For instance: roofing sediment, spinners, smaller leaves,
and twigs all make it through gutter covers and build up
to clog your gutters preventing proper water flow.

On the
other side of the ball, I was cleaning a downspout in York,
PA and saw what looked like a very expensive gutter cover
product. However, after talking with the customer, I found
out that those gutter covers that are so impervious that
with a heavy rain, even rain water can't get in . In my
experience cleaning spouts in Lancaster, PA I've found most
gutter covers in one way or another have a flaw.
Don't be fooled by gimmicks. Save your money
and keep it simple. If you want to avoid the hassle, get
on a service plan with a gutter cleaning company. Mr. Green
will ensure that your gutters flow properly. That is a promise
that no form of gutter cover can make.