A snow melting system can be a great amenity for your home. But it is also natural to have questions about this type of investment. At www.SnowAndIceMelting.com, we frequently hear these questions:
1) How expensive is Heat trak system?
The exciting thing about an ice melting system is that it uses up very little energy (you can compare it with heated floors). The exact amount of electricity used will depend on the system you purchase and the amount of driveways and walkways you need to cover. However, many homeowners pay less to use their heated driveways than they use for snowblowers, shoveling, snow clearing services, and all the other traditional snow clearing methods.
2) Are heated driveway systems safe for my car’s tires?
Yes. The amount of heat heated driveway systems use is enough to melt the snow, but not so much that it will affect your car’s tires (you can compare the effect of radiant floor heating on your feet). In fact, snow melt driveways can actually be safer than traditional snow clearing systems. Snow blowers and shoveling cause many ER visits and injuries every year and imperfectly cleared snow can cause slip and fall accidents. An electric snow melt system removes all traces of snow and ice from your walkways and driveways easily and safely. With a snow melt system, you will also not need to rely on toxic salt solutions for melting ice and snow.
3) I’m concerned about the environment – how can a snow melt system help?
Outdoor ground heating can be a good alternative to snow blowers – which cause noise pollution and often expel emissions while burning fossil fuels. A driveway snow melt system does not make use of fossil fuels and in fact does not emit any pollutants. As well, if you are concerned about the environment, you should be aware of the possible dangers of salting the roads and walkways to remove ice and snow. The salt solutions can be toxic for pets and can even leach into groundwater. With an electric snow melt system, you will not have to rely on salt in order to clear your walkways and driveways.
4) Why should I buy an electric snow melting system from www.SnowAndIceMelting.com? www.SnowAndIceMelting.com has a huge selection of snow melt cables and systems, including popular brands such as HeatTrak and Suntouch ProMelt. As one of the largest distributors of these products, www.SnowAndIceMelting.com can offer very competitive prices on all products and since www.SnowAndIceMelting.com keeps a huge inventory, your snow melt system gets shipped fast. The real difference in shopping at www.SnowAndIceMelting.com, however, is the expertise. Since www.SnowAndIceMelting.com specializes only in snow melt systems, the staff have extensive knowledge that can be very handy when you are trying to choose the right system for your property.