Thomas, Thanks for watching. The cost of a snow melting system like this is dependent on one main parameter: the size of the heated area. In this project, the customers selected “tire tracks format,” which means the heated area is made up of two strips of roughly 2’ X 20’ (about 80 square feet total), which is very affordable when compared to full coverage at 200 square feet (10’ X 20’). By entering your project’s dimensions in our Instant Quote Tool (www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/my_instant_quote/start), you can get a custom estimate of how much it would cost. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call (800) 875-5285.

it would be much cheaper just to shovel the snow off the driveway compared to heating it.

WarmlyYours All that and you don't even show how the system works?

This installation is actually for an electric radiant heat system.

You can actually see a time-lapse of the snow melting system at work here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html Thanks for watching!

Robert Watterson ouch. Guess it's time to move away from typical electrical bill and go solar.

solar wont able store enough energy efficiently to melt the snow

Robert Watterson lol

i bet you could cook eggs on that driveway

The solar panels would be covered by snow there for generating no electricity. Better put a heater on them too, the model of green efficiency.

?. Please explain. Pump? Heat?

​@thesimplegig You'd need a pump, radiator, and a fan. The cold coolant runs through the pump into radiator, warm air passes over the radiator heating the antifreeze, antifreeze goes through one leg of the pipe to the bottom of driveway, back up the other leg, and completes the circuit back at the pump.

@@d00der41 so you'd need a well-heated garage? Or do you put an electric or propane heater in position to blow hot air through the radiator?? I doubt that the 40° air in my garage would warm the antifreeze enough to melt ice at 10°

These systems often have to be installed well in advance of Winter to make sure everything is working before snow falls. You can see the system at work here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html&lc=Ugw_P6HCZXgtUxFppsx4AaABAg

Jersey Tom, you don't just have to take our word for it, we've added a timelapse video of the snow melting system in action. you can find it at the 6:23 section of this video by clicking on the more info button on the top right of the video. or see it as a stand alone video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html. Thanks for watching!

solar freaking road ways!!!

Jersey Tom in yo face!!

Thank you @jerzcnate! This system is actually great for sloped driveways as well, we had a customer install this in a winding sloped driveway so they would not have to shovel snow on a steep slope.

The system does not heat up more than it needs to be above freezing so that the snow and ice will melt. The summer sun's radiant heat would do more to alter your asphalt driveway than this system.

Thank you JD for the kind words, thanks for watching!

The system had to be installed well before winter, so it wasn't running yet. But you can see it at work here a few months later: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html&lc=UgxYOtGR6Kw6uNhLZRJ4AaABAg

saintpine exactly lol, I’d even rig a shovel type plough on wheels, so that it could be attached to my spend thousands just to have some tyre tracks lol. I’d be happy to pay some kid to do it each morning too lol

DumplingSaysNo And snakes 😂

Exploxer25 the highway by Thompson Manitoba Canada is heated but I think they use some type of geothermal heat sink system.

jim bob dose it work?

Exploxer25 yooooo ur so smart

I just nominated you for the Nobel Prize. Good luck man

When I was 10 I thought about blowing the salt off the streets so I wouldn’t have to go to school

This is likely not possible unless there was something wrong with how much power the system was drawing and it was not set up with the proper sensors and controls. If you visit our operating cost calculator here: www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/snow-melting/cost-calculator You can see that even for an area like Beaver Creek (with $0.15 kWh pricing), running these systems for 8 hours a day on a 1000 sq. ft. area would be $83 a day, and only $581 for a full week. Even at 24 hours a day, the system would have to be over 3,500 square feet of coverage to get a bill that large. But many driveways are simply not this large, and not running each day for more than 6 hours on average. These systems are designed to turn on when it starts snowing to help immediately melt falling snow and stop once the temperature and moisture sensors indicate there is no more snow on the surface of the area. So it's very unlikely that a system would run up that large a bill unless it was not installed correctly or something wrong with the electrical at the house. Thanks for watching!

Hi Harley04, You can actually see a time lapse video of it in action over here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html&lc=z22kgp3xap2hhzxevacdp430g4bya3pue10zc1efae1w03c010c

Thanks, I'm on to it!

Thanks Jake! ☀️

There actually is a product like that and you can find it here: heattrak.com/ . While these systems are easy to roll out, they may not turn on and melt snow in the cases of drifting snow for instance. Thanks for watching!

They do. It's called salt

While geo-thermal energy is a great resource, not everyone is able to dig that deep into their yards, nor do it for an area that would capture enough heat to melt snow off the driveway. Our systems don't require you to dig that deep into the surface and as a result can be easily repaired should something happen to the cable/mat after it has been installed. Our controls have an "hold-on" feature that keeps the system running intermittently after the initial warm up to make sure that all the ice/snow is melted away without refreezing.

Unless you’re 100, these things have been out for many, many years, almost as long as electricity has existed.

This is actually a really good question that we see come up a lot with our snow melting products. All of our automatic controllers have Hold-on time feature after the initial warming up of the mats. This feature ensures that all the snow is melted from the surface, and also that the system continues to operate and evaporate the surface water without it refreezing.

There is little to no yearly upkeep for our snow melt systems. Most of the work goes into installing them correctly and making sure the sensors for controls are connected properly and located in the best spot. As for energy usage, most systems would only need to run on average for 6 hours per snow day. As for the cost, when this system was installed, the going rate was $0.08 per kWh (Chicago suburbs), this system uses 15 kWh and costs roughly $1.20 per hour to run. For an average snowfall, you would run this system for about 6 hours in a day, costing you only $7.20 per snow event. There is always an option to manually turn off the system should you want to further cut down on energy cost.

You can see it at work here Jeannan: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html

Hi there, the system is actually embedded in the asphalt so that it effectively warms up that layer of the driveway. Our Environ product actually has a foil like backing that allows the heat to be reflected back up for underfloor heating.

You can actually watch it working here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html&lc=Ugy-14SkrMWCFi1SLgN4AaABAg . and here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nriqe82gnJ7YZ40.html

The two products are very similar, and we actually offer a variety of indoor floor heating products along with our snow-melt systems

The game 23 , not to use the roller on the bare mesh.

Echopractic what part did he not get, duh.....

War of jake bots 23 he said never run a paving machine over it not a roller.. Weight from roller or cars probably doesnt matter as much as the drag caused by the pave machine would probably tear or rip.

This is exactly it - a roller is very different from the large paving machines typically used for asphalt, and this recommendation is to insure that the heating cable is left undamaged during installation. Thank you for your input Summerlin866!

its a steam roller lol

It is indeed 240V, this system uses 15kWh of electricity. Some projects do require the electrical being reconfigured, so we always advise customers to check their home limitations while planning and contact their provider if more electricity will be required for their heating needs. As for the conduit, it was enclosed for this system according to local code and requirements for this type of system.

Our systems are able to run efficiently below freezing until it hits 17 degrees Fahrenheit. At this temperature, the system is not melting at the same rate as before, and becomes less economical to run. Most controls for our systems have a built-in feature to shut off around this temperature to ensure it is not using electricity inefficiently. We have customers who have installed this up in Canada near Toronto and still get plenty of use out of it throughout the Winter.

Great question and great answer.

Hi elementaleighteight, Yes, we always recommend that our products be tested before being installed/paved over/tiled over, etc. We provide an Ohms reading warranty card for our customers to verify their product is in good condition before being installed.

Hi Matheus, these installs typically happen well before Winter and therefore the system could not be shown working during that time of year. If you watch this video you can see it at work: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html As for repairs, with electrical tools and thermal cameras, you could easily detect any issues with the system and make isolated repairs to parts of the driveway without ripping up the whole system.

Hi Nick, Did you call the company that sold you the system? Or did you happen to purchase it from us? We've never had a system fail due to how the system was manufactured - it is often damage that occurs during installation by the driveway installers. We offer repair service for these systems and with the tools we have, only a small section is excavated to make any necessary repairs to the cables if needed. You can read more about the process here: www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/posts/How-to-Troubleshoot-and-Repair-a-Heated-Driveway

Hi there, we actually have a separate video of the system at work. You can find it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html&lc=UgiMqkz44hrLaHgCoAEC These systems typically need to be installed Spring - Early Fall, so showing it at work had to wait until we had some snowfall. Thanks for watching!

Since it's asphalt, all of this work is typically done in one day since the asphalt has to be dumped and spread out while it's still hot and malleable. We always recommend that installers have the snow melt part of this project ready to go down quickly when doing asphalt or concrete so the materials do not sit too long and cure early. Thanks for watching!

We actually do have a timelapse from a few months after this system was installed. You can see if over here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html&lc=UgygaaYP2GtH1XOTRYd4AaABAg

See for yourself in our TimeLapse video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html

We actually have a separate time-lapse video here to see this product in action: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html Thanks for watching!

Burnt Toast Yeah my bathroom floor has something similar. Must be one heck of an electric bill.

It's not running at all times of the day or year you idiot's. You're talking about your bathroom and this is outside.

usually costs ab 28¢/hr

It actually varies quite a bit depending on your kWh rate and the size of the project. We have an operating cost calculator for these systems to help you plan ahead though: www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/snow-melting/cost-calculator

@@lowe1988 Actually the driveway temp sensor determines when it is on or off. Unless you do it manually when it snows, But if you rely on that sensor that thing will be on constantly whenever the driveway gets cold enough snow or no snow. Thats got to cost a huge amount.

xSLWRTHNUx I live in Maine and wear sneakers to school and constantly slip on ice on my driveway it's awful.

Actually if a spot in the cable fails or becomes damaged during installation, it is possible for the rest of the system to still function. But we do offer repair services should anything happen so you can make sure everything is in working order. Our team would only need to excavate the surface material in the spots where there is damage, make the repair and then patch that spot. So no need to tear up the entire area if there is anything that needs fixing. You can learn more about it here: www.warmlyyours.com/services/troubleshooting Thanks for watching!

Hi, you can find more information on how these systems are used for driveways here: www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/snow-melting/driveway The snow melting mats come in 120 and 240 while the cables come in 120, 208, 240 and 277. And yes, these systems will work under pavers as long as they are embedded. They will also work underneath concrete areas and of course asphalt. Thanks for watching!

These systems are embedded in the surface material of your driveway (whether that's asphalt, concrete or in mortar under pavers). By doing this, the heat is evenly distributed throughout the surface and allows it to warm up consistently. Unless someone damages the heating elements of the system before installation, there will not be any patches of unmelted snow while the system is operating. The configuration in this installation was a unique type of tire track layout that the homeowners picked. These mats use 50 watts per square foot, you can learn more about our snow melt systems on our website: www.warmlyyours.com/products/snow-melting

I wouldn't, I would pay some fella to do it.....thats job creation.

Hi Deoc, there are no maintenance costs for this system. It comes with a 10 year warranty and we've yet to have a system simply fail. Most repairs we've done have been for systems that were damaged by the asphalt contractor as it was being installed, and we offer tools to help identify the location of damaged wires, so only a small portion of the driveway has to be excavated in order to splice and repair the wire. Asphalt does crack after a few years and typically has a lifespan of 12-20 years. For an area like ours, Chicago, it's more towards the lower end (12 years) meaning that most people need to replace their asphalt anyways, so with the cost of a snow melting system added on, it's a small addition to the overall cost. These systems can also be embedded in concrete or in mortar/sand under pavers if asphalt is not what you're looking for in a driveway. This particular system is 240VAC and uses roughly 15kWh, so with the national average of $0.12 per kWh, it costs only $1.80 an hour to run this system. If you don't have the electrical power to run this kind of system, you can adjust the size easily or reach out to your city to discuss this type of project and plan on more power for your home. As for the snow, once it's melted, it actually evaporates away from the surface. The asphalt is kept dry and warm, preventing the water from re-freezing. Even during our most recent ice storm, this system was able to produce two strips of ice-free asphalt. The system only warms up to just above freezing, roughly 40 degrees to keep the snow from re-freezing. If you think about how much your time is worth and how much salt the average person goes through each winter, this system can be a huge benefit to those who are not able to shovel or don't want salt damaging their cars, shoes, plants or harming their pets. Hope we answered all of your questions, Thanks for watching!

Unfortunately there is not. The gravel and dirt would shift away too much and possibly uncover the cables which would leave them exposed - something the National Electric Code does not allow for. However you can install this system for Pavers (within sand or mortar), asphalt and concrete. Thanks for watching!

The system needs to be embedded beneath 2-3" of new asphalt. We typically recommend a new driveway or retrofitting an existing one by creating trenches in the asphalt to place the product. You can learn more about it here: www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/snow-melting/driveway/retrofit-application-guide Thanks for watching!

Well then maybe you should see if they make one that cools your driveway.

Hi there, it's not in the video but the area has been filled in with dirt by landscapers.

Thanks for the compliment, we think this project is pretty cool too! As for your other question, we'd recommend taking a look at this handy guide: www.digminecraft.com/getting_started/how_to_tame_horse.php

WarmlyYours thanks my dude

lmao he actually replied XD

You can see it at work here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html

These homeowners were making an addition to their driveway and wanted to install snow melting along with the new section of driveway. Once the homeowners are ready to re-do the rest of their driveway, they will be installing snow melting in those sections as well.

Our systems are designed to melt 1-3" of snow per hour on average - depending on the weather conditions. Sudden snowfall (like a blizzard with several feet overnight) will not melt as quickly but it will eventually melt. As for the tire tracks layout, the heating cables only radiate out by 1.5", which is why we often space them at 3" to have complete coverage. If you got 4' of snowfall, there would still be a buildup in the center, but any snow that fell onto the tire track would be melted. The great thing though as that these systems not only melt the snow but they also help prevent any melted snow from refreezing into black ice. These systems come with various types of controls and sensors, so depending on what's selected, the system could detect moisture and temperature to make sure it's only turning on when snow is present on the surface of the driveway. Helping the system only turn on when you need it. Here is a link to our main page for this type of product: www.warmlyyours.com/snow-melting/driveway . And here is our online tool that could help you figure out what the cost might be to cover your driveway: www.warmlyyours.com/snow-melting/quote-builder . The difference in cost between full coverage and tire track layout for a 40' driveway is roughly $1300. Thanks for watching!

Thanks!

These systems often have to be installed well in advance of Winter to make sure everything is working before snow falls. You can see the system at work here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bd2Uo9aFqL_TiH0.html&lc=Ugw_P6HCZXgtUxFppsx4AaABAg