Short answer: because you live in Michigan. For the long-technical answer: Read ahead. If there is one thing I have learned in the seven years of professional gutter cleaning (and other home maintenance services) is: Don’t Wait Until You Have a Problem! Not servicing your gutters can be a costly mistake if your gutters clog. If you wait until you have a noticeable problem it may be too late to prevent damage to your gutters, fascia, soffit, or roofing. There was just a story