Electric Snow Melting system installed in an Asphalt Driveway

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[@ThomasNessman]

How much would such a system cost, and what parameters determine the cost? Are there any options or accessories with such a system?

[@Warmlyyours]

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 [phone].

[@Ben31337l]

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

[@lcollins3702]

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

[@Warmlyyours]

This installation is actually for an electric radiant heat system.

[@Warmlyyours]

You can actually see a time-lapse of the snow melting system at work here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs Thanks for watching!

[@MrShinta786]

My dad DIY'd this type of system back in 1996 on our driveway, works like a charm even today! just run heavy duty PVC pipes with anti freeze in them. keep a radiator in the garage connected to the pipes and done! once press of the button and snow melts away.... time and time again.

[@thesimplegig]

?. Please explain. Pump? Heat?

[@d00der41]

​@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.

[@Buddy308]

@@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°

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

Would’ve been really nice if they would’ve showed a picture of it in the winter time being used!

[@Warmlyyours]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs&lc=Ugw_P6HCZXgtUxFppsx4AaABAg

[@JerseyTom]

Well, with no pictures or video of the system working, I guess we have to take your word for it, huh?!

[@Warmlyyours]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs. Thanks for watching!

[@AceOfSpadezSince92]

solar freaking road ways!!!

[@jlsuter91]

Jersey Tom in yo face!!

[@papioscarw]

We put in a similar system in for a house in Reno, 6 months later the snow senser went bad and no one noticed it until the $3000 power bill came in.

[@kairu.kun.z]

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

[@raymondlei9349]

solar wont able store enough energy efficiently to melt the snow

[@owenmcgill1922]

Robert Watterson lol

[@HaloofBlood1]

i bet you could cook eggs on that driveway

[@fanglethorpe]

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.

[@saintpine]

I would suggest a rooftop over the driveway with solar panels. non snow below and free energy when it's not snowing.

[@timhanby5662]

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

[@__WJK__]

I can see this making sense for homeowners who are too old, or have disabiities and can't shovel snow. Another upside, is that the homeowner will recover the cost of the system, since they won't have to pay for a snow plow service during every snowfall + a system like this will actually add additional value to the home when the homeowner decides to sell the house.

[@1gman547]

I went to their other Website. It's awesome. Excellent for Steep driveways, or any driveway where snow and ice are a problem.

[@monkey-ej3tq]

I would have this on during the fall to attract all the neighborhood cats

[@anniecats101]

DumplingSaysNo And snakes 😂

[@ramtruck3649]

this is straight outta red and green handy man corner

[@Exploxer25]

I thought of this when I was 10 years old back in 1980 but to put it on highways

[@jimbob5147]

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

[@vikings844]

jim bob dose it work?

[@owenmcgill1922]

Exploxer25 yooooo ur so smart

[@axelfoley1406]

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

[@wetzel1628]

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

[@Andrew1224gd]

Cool I think this will make it more prune to cracks in the asphalt more easily

[@Warmlyyours]

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.

[@alexbojsza734]

We love to see you working with the snow

[@jacquelinesmith3450]

Nice installation video. I would have loved to have seen if it worked! ⛄️

[@Warmlyyours]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs&lc=UgxYOtGR6Kw6uNhLZRJ4AaABAg

[@stephenwilson8150]

I thought of this when I was around 8 years old or something, because my dad had to spend around half an hour shoveling before my brothers and I got to open out presents and stuff, but I guess someone else has patented it. Oh well, lol.

[@lifehackertips]

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

[@blakethebirdmeister5336]

I love how you put instructions on the video like somebody is going to do this at home lol

[@bestamerica]

' wow that wonderful system heater inside the driveway... did test already and show video while heavy snow to melty

[@hp9mm]

i would lay some tin foil or something similar under the mesh to direct the heat upwards so the system doesnt warm the ground underneath, save electricity

[@Warmlyyours]

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.

[@ranjansuman4974]

Yesss, I totally need this in the Bay Area thanks KZbin.

[@GraveUypo]

this would use more energy than my entire house and the yearly upkeep would probably be massive.

[@Warmlyyours]

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.

[@edzachary8657]

Yeah show it to us in the winter see what it looks like and how it works

[@Warmlyyours]

You can actually watch it working here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs&lc=Ugy-14SkrMWCFi1SLgN4AaABAg . and here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noPdeZ2lbJ2nbbs

[@darkone12491]

waste of power just pay some kid to shovel it.

[@Warmlyyours]

The operating cost for a snow melting system in a typical driveway is only $0.76 per hour. This calculation is based on the national average of $0.08 per kWh. Typically you would run a system like this for 6 hours on a day with snowfall, so just under $6 to have your driveway free of snow without harsh chemicals are corrosive rock salt. Paying a kid to come shovel it, each time you would need it would definitely add up to more than $6/day - plus you would have to find someone each and every time you want it shoveled, with our system, sensors can detect when you need it and clear your driveway for you.

[@davidhur09]

darkone12491 ey your cutting me out of business pal a shovel costs 15 dollars these days and my video games are now up to 60$ a game why 😡😡😡😡

[@travisschwab7954]

On your demo video, it only looked like about one inch of snow. Any "typical" car could drive through that with now issues. Plus, If i were a kid shoveling driveways with only one inch of snow. I could do several "typical" driveways in a hour.

[@travisschwab7954]

Also, lets put this power usage in perspective. $6 per day doesnt sound like much. But. Where I live its more like 10 or 11 cents per kilowatt hour. But regardless of the cost of electricity, we are talking about 75 kilowatt hours per day. That is massive. That is more than any regular house uses, even with electrical heat. The people who really need this technology are not in "typical" circumstances, and this unit will use much more power than advertised. The more ecological solution would be to buy an AWD vehicle with some decent ground clearance, such as the Subaru Forester or Crosstrek, Or a 4WD truck of your choice. Or an AWD SUV, Mazda has a few choices, as does toyota and ford. That would be a better bang for your buck. WarmlyYours, show me some math that proves me wrong, and I willl happily reply addmitting my ignorance.

[@Warmlyyours]

Hi Travis, This video was shot in Chicago suburbs last winter - we got a very light winter and so very little snow to demonstrate how this system works. But there is no limit to how much snow these systems can handle. It's just a matter of time in extreme cases and for full coverage installs, your entire driveway would be cleared away effortlessly.

[@1Shignog]

This looks like the stuff you use to heat tiles in homes.

[@Warmlyyours]

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

[@kingb7080]

His voice will sell you anything.🤔 Nice video.

[@nickcats9171]

Good luck! Mine broke after 2 years, only 1 side of a double garage worked, now 8 years later only one tire lane works😕 50’ driveway $30/day electricity! Laid down 8 strips.

[@Warmlyyours]

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

[@danielowens6209]

"As they say on TV winter is coming" 0:15 I cant even lol Great video Thanks

[@kafi2464]

Daddy is finally heating up the neighborhood!!!

[@thedirtycorner8816]

That's some super dark concrete

[@garrl007]

This is just underfloor heating... but a lot more expensive to run.... XD

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

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

[@Diddy_Doodat]

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.

[@haroldflower8008]

usually costs ab 28¢/hr

[@Warmlyyours]

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

[@cdawg9149]

@@Diddy_Doodat 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.

[@Thomas59374]

I wonder if they are wired like christmas lights, wired in a series and when one goes out they all go out..

[@Warmlyyours]

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!

[@562cano]

Well let's see it in action guy!

[@Warmlyyours]

Hi there, we actually have a separate video of the system at work. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs&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!

[@Rick-tb4so]

Lets see this in the winter...No reflective material under the mat which mean 1/2 the heat will go down into the ground which is worthless. When it snows you will have to bare patches down your driveway. What voltage are the mats using ?

[@Warmlyyours]

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

[@mindblitz6496]

How hard it it to get outside and showed a little my driveway is bigger than this and I shovel it anyway

[@elementaleighteight]

Do you test connections and lines prior to paving over? or any test prior to installation

[@Warmlyyours]

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.

[@lilyoppman9228]

Why am I watching this.. i live in southern Arizona

[@fred1382]

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

[@matthewyabsley]

This here. This is why the aliens won't visit us.

[@tungfptking]

HI, I wondering how about the water that froze after snow melted? Will it be slippery? Or the desisgn of the road allow water to melt and flow to the side. P/s: sorry for my bad grammar

[@Warmlyyours]

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.

[@takiman1]

So, how far north is this still usable? I mean, when it’s a heavy snowfall and several degrees below freezing it’s bound to become pretty icy if the snow melts and freezes. Like leaving the compartment heater plugged in the car during a week of heavy snowfall with low low temperature

[@Warmlyyours]

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.

[@quentin3330]

Great question and great answer.

[@westganton]

I would love to see this actually working

[@Warmlyyours]

We actually have a separate time-lapse video here to see this product in action: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs Thanks for watching!

[@joeymikeny]

Is there a video showing it with actual snowfall?

[@Warmlyyours]

Yes you can watch it in action here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs These systems often need to be installed several months before winter arrives, so it can be difficult to capture them at work shortly after installation.

[@leefhead1]

wouldnt it make more sense to have the extra at the top of the driveway, where youre getting in and out of the vehicle?

[@TENTHIRTYONE]

Why weren't the cables and piping to the junction box buried and brought up right into the junction box? A lawn mower or edger is going to crush and or grind through those exposed piping over time?

[@Warmlyyours]

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

[@nigelsaloman4984]

what if someone accidentally tries to walk on these roads while the heating is ON?

[@Warmlyyours]

They would be able to safely walk on the asphalt. The ground does not warm to a point where you would noticeably feel it radiating heat to your feet. It would simply make it warm enough to prevent snow from sticking/forming ice.

[@mikedoe6585]

The Electric bill is probably huge.

[@MrChambers8109]

Only during a storm.

[@cdawg9149]

The amount of energy needed to warm the driveway would be nice to know. How about having the owner show us the electric bill

[@Warmlyyours]

You can actually see what it would cost with our operating calculator tool: www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/snow-melting/cost-calculator This driveway in the video costs $0.07 an hour to melt the sections installed. thanks for watching!

[@DonDomel]

I want to believe - it will work under so thick layer....

[@Warmlyyours]

See for yourself in our TimeLapse video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs

[@KingMunoz]

why would you add the rocks at the top if when it rain and the water freezes it well separate the rocks and it well be a miss

[@Warmlyyours]

These layers ensure that the structure is sound, and this is how it would be constructed regardless of whether it involves snow melting cable or not. Asphalt expands and contracts anyway whether it's in the winter from ice or summer from extreme heat. Our cables have a 10 year warranty against manufacturing defects. Some customers don't want to spend all of the money that is required to pour a driveway, and asphalt is a good compromise. If a customer is interested in a more durable paving material, they can go for concrete, and we are able to heat that as well.

[@anandhindu2804]

nicely done & good, simple video!!!

[@jimdean7234]

self regulating heater cable like this has been around for over 20 years nothing new can be used for anything from stopping pipes from freezing under lagging to being used in trays to fit under treads on metal fire escapes to stop them freezing

[@djlancer88]

Didnt watch the whole video but wouldnt there be an ice build up somehwere from all the snow melting?

[@Warmlyyours]

Most people do assume that but our systems actually help keep the melted snow from refreezing and essentially evaporate the melted snow. If you watch our timelapse video of the system at work, you can see that the heated areas stay clear of snow and ice as soon as it hits the ground: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs&lc=Ugy22IfHK4ImiBMh8Fp4AaABAg

[@NVConservative]

They tried something very similar in Ladd Canyon on I-84 in Oregon. What a failure. Yes, it melted the snow where the wires were at, but all it did was turned the melted snow into solid glaze ice all around the wires.

[@Warmlyyours]

The difference with our system is that it does not allow the snow to refreeze after melting. The water evaporates away from the heated area.

[@Momentodelabruh]

What about the part where the heating elements fail under the asphalt after it sets?

[@Warmlyyours]

If a snow melt heating element fails under asphalt, we have tech specialists that can help you identify where the issue is. In cases where it is under the driveway/heated area - only a very small area of surface material would need to be dug up in order to get access to the damaged cable. It's the same for our floor heating products, most people think they have to rip up the whole floor - when in reality you only need to remove 1 tile or 1 strip of hardwood flooring to splice the wires and cover it back up. You can find more information on our website here: warmlyyours.com Thank you for your question!

[@ionamic]

I didn't hear what the voltage is? I thought I heard him mention low voltage or anything about the electrical system with respect to volatage...115 or 220 and it it stepped down to a lower voltage higher amps? Curent draw? And would it work under a brick driveway?

[@Warmlyyours]

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!

[@franksegai5172]

Eversource will love you. more delivery charges

[@garybloom7445]

so whats the life span of something like this. This seems to be right up there with underfloor heating.........any issues and it all has to come up.

[@Warmlyyours]

Hi Gary, It is the similar to underfloor heating, but we typically don't have to tear up more than a couple tiles/pieces of flooring in order to repair a damaged heating element. We are able to precisely locate a damaged piece of wire, repair just that section and have the flooring go right back over that isolated area. We actually use the tools shown here to locate damaged heating elements for floor heating or snow melting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqGwnoF3bLmrbck We are currently working on a snow-melt version of this kind of "troubleshoot" step-by-step guide.

[@matthewainsley6103]

I don't get it. If the snow is that thick that you need to melt it to get your car out, what happens when you get to the end of your drive and you reach a 12 inch wall of snow? If the snow is thin enough to drive on then why would you need to melt it on your drive? Unless you just want a clear driveway to walk on.

[@Warmlyyours]

Hi Matthew, a lot of home owners who choose to install this product do so to save on salt/harsh chemical corrosives that can damage a car. These systems also allow for a relatively snow free area, making it easier to get in and out of your vehicle when winter comes.

[@davidleesteel]

How do you repair this if something breaks down under the asphalt?

[@Warmlyyours]

There are tools you can connect to the cold lead of the system and it will tell you where the cable is damaged if at all. Once you know how far down the cable it's damaged, you'd reference the original installation plan (provided when you order) to locate where you would need to excavate material and do a splice repair. The tools are available to rent from our tech team if they're ever needed.

[@Domini_k]

What happens if one of the cable breaks in the ground ? This is just like underfloor heating is one wire breaks than one section doesn't work ?

[@Warmlyyours]

Great questions! In this situation, because the tire tracks are set up in "Zones" meaning, there are multiple mats that can be controlled individually or collectively as a group, then yes. If a wire was damaged, then that section of mat would not be functioning. In order to locate the damaged cable, we would recommend working with an electrician to use a high voltage device (hi-pot) or variable transformer (variac) or even a sequence of using one then another with eventually a thermal camera to locate the break. That way only a small portion (1 foot square) would have to be opened to get to the break and make a splice repair. IF this was the situation contacting our tech department and setting up a rental for the testing equipment and purchase of a splice kit would be required and save the homeowner the headache of tearing everything up. Thanks for watching!

[@daggy_-2971]

This will increase your electric bill .I do not now how it is in US, but here electric power becomes a lot more expensive during the winter months .....You can clear the driveway first with a shovel and if the ground freezes and gets hard and slippery you can add fine grain sand or if you like to melt the ice you can add salt as well. If you mix sand and salt in a bucket you have a wary effective cocktail to make the driveway non slippery and ice will start to melt as well ....When all the ice and snow is gone you can simply collect the sand from your driveway to re use it again.

[@Warmlyyours]

While it may slightly increase your electric bill, for those that are unable to clear their driveway of snow (whether physically able to or simply a lack of time to do so) this system gives them peace of mind that they can have an snow/ice-free driveway. As more and more people age in their homes here in the U.S., these types of systems make it easy to have a safe walkway to and from the car so that things like unloading groceries are less hazardous during the winter.

[@daggy_-2971]

Thats true it will benefit people who is in no condition to clear their driveway on their own..And i guess you can regulate the heat with an thermostat to get a stable electric usage....

[@Rick-gy8fz]

Asphalt temps are 350 to 370 degrees when being applied. What are they putting down? Not even steaming. Also, if it were that temp which should be, the plastic sheathing on wires would melt!

[@Warmlyyours]

They are indeed putting down a base layer of asphalt, laying out the snow melt mats and then applying a top layer of asphalt. These wires heat up and radiate warmth to help melt the snow and are incredibly durable. The asphalt's temperature does not damage it during installation as long as all steps are followed properly. The most important thing is to make sure that heavy machinery is not rolled directly over the heating cables, or using sharp tools like rakes or shovels to move the cables that could nick the casing/wire. Thanks for watching!

[@Futurebeefcake]

So what if there is a electrical problem, or the heating strips stop working? Do u replace them?

[@Warmlyyours]

If there was a problem, we would help locate the faulty section, open up enough of the driveway (12-16" section) to use a splice kit (www.warmlyyours.com/products/code/SPSM-01) for the repair. We have a fantastic tech team on staff and work directly with electricians to minimize driveway openings and additional expenses to the homeowners. Thanks for watching!

[@ginorodriguez1118]

What happens if the sensor malfunction and never turned off?? Would you offer to help the customer that paid in over 4,000 dollars for the product alone with the expensive electric bill?

[@Warmlyyours]

All of our systems can be turned on and off manually - if a customer's sensor stopped working, they could easily control the system manually.

[@ginorodriguez1118]

WarmlyYours I read a review that one had malfunction and owners never knew the system was constantly running til a $3,000 electric bill came in the mail. That’s a concern for me.

[@Warmlyyours]

If the sensor malfunctions, it won't detect snow/moisture and therefore won't activate. We have not seen a review or received any feedback for our snow melt systems where a customer had this type of issue. If it is a concern to someone, they could opt for one of our controls that is manual and turn it on and off when they need it.

[@placasowuicho4381]

I just pour diesel light it go inside eat and come out to melted snow.

[@monoped8437]

you vin!

[@coach3958]

This would be expensive to install because the final layer of paving has to be done by hand with shovels and no paving company wants to do this. Also, the surface would not be a cosistant thickness due to the absence of a paving machine screed board, and surface would cause a bouncy ride.

[@Warmlyyours]

While a paving machine can't be used, there are many driveways that have been installed just like this with our snow melt system. We've have had no issues that compromise the functionality of the asphalt driveway with this type of installation, plus no more salting or shoveling!

[@coach3958]

Ask any paving company to quote 2 ways: paving with a machine or shovels, let me know how that turns out.😁

[@Warmlyyours]

Well, it turns out that many customers are willing to pay a bit more for the type of install needed if it means no more shoveling or salting their driveway. Investing in a system that's installed correctly will pay off in the long run. 👍

[@coach3958]

I completely understand. Im just saying........

[@timetested]

What’s the average lifespan on this system? Thanks.

[@Warmlyyours]

If it's installed right, tested and wasn't damaged during the install, it will outlast the concrete or asphalt it's installed in. And once the driveway needs to be replaced, the system would have to be replaced again at that time due to excavation of surface material. Thanks for watching!

[@fallenslave6684]

Hello Hungarian Romanian European here. If I only want to use this product 5 days to melt snow. Can I just put it and after that take it. Will it melt it? Is it safe?

[@Warmlyyours]

The system can run as frequently as you need it to. Most customers purchase sensors and advanced controls which allow the system to detect snow on its own and start melting when needed. There are always manual override to these controls, so should you need to turn it on you are able to. The systems with advanced controls are designed to turn on when its energy efficient to do so. If it is snowing too much too quickly, the system will automatically shut off, but you can turn it on manually if you don't mind using more electricity to do so.

[@marybethleib8286]

I want to see it melt snow!!!!

[@Warmlyyours]

You can see it at work here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs

[@ubacow7109]

Does it only work on asphalt? Can it work on concrete?

[@Warmlyyours]

Hi William, this product can work for concrete, asphalt and embedded in mortar underneath pavers. Here is a link to our page with more information on this product: www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/snow-melting

[@David-yy7lb]

Not a bad idea but I'd hate to have an open circuit develope over time and have to replace the heating coils

[@Warmlyyours]

You can actually just do a splice repair after excavating the area the cable is damaged and then patch it back up afterwards. Very similar to how floor heating is repaired as well.

[@cheesesteakphilly]

It can get around -40°C (-40°F) with wind chill and occasionally ice crystals in my area. Will this still work!”?

[@Warmlyyours]

Unfortunately this system does have its limits to help keep it efficient. We typically do not see the snow melting as well when it gets close to zero. -40 would definitely see this issue get worse. There is a manual override if you want to make the system keep running, but the energy costs would not be as efficient as it was designed to be.

[@towngirl1665]

What if you want a cement or brick driveway? Would it still work?

[@Warmlyyours]

Great Question! This product works in those situations as well. learn more on our website (www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/snow-melting/heating-cable-mat-systems) or chat/call any of our technical staff for further information.

[@anthonydalesandro145]

Did they not use a paver?

[@Warmlyyours]

As stated in the video, a regular paving machine for the asphalt cannot be used since it is so large and could possibly damage the heating cable. Hence why we recommend using smalling machinery and tools to smooth out the asphalt. Thanks for watching!

[@whatchutalkinboutwillis7001]

Awesome...what happens when it shorts out?

[@Warmlyyours]

If there are ever any issues with the system, specifically the cables that are embedded under the surface material, we have tech specialists that can help you identify where the problem may be. If there is a problem under the surface material, only a small portion would need to be removed in order to access the wires and do a splice repair. This would be done by one of our tech specialists if you're in the area or a licensed electrician. Once the repair is done, the area would just need to be patched back up with the surface material you have in that spot.

[@michaelmackenzie9589]

whats wrong with salting your drive in winter

[@Warmlyyours]

Hi Michael, there's nothing necessarily wrong with salting your driveway - but for those that are not physically able to or would prefer to save some time/effort, our snow-melt systems offer a convenient solution for homeowners during winter. Also, with our system, you won't have to worry about your car getting rusted/damaged from the corrosive material and chemicals typically found in salt used on snow.

[@auntiem873]

Sound really good however, you do need to replace asphalt every 7 years + or - a few years depending on wether and use of driveway. What happens to your system then? I’m going off of a short home driveway 1 car in Upstate N.Y. - every 3 years the asphalt gets resurfaced and every 7 years it needs to be redone completely just because of snow and salt on the road.

[@Warmlyyours]

If you're driveway would need to be replaced, then so would the system. But the great thing with a snow melt system, is that you would be using less salt and have less wear and tear on your driveway if the salt is what's usually damaging it.

[@auntiem873]

WarmlyYours - the driveway was not replaced just because of salt. Didn’t use it on the driveway anyway cause it was shoveled off.Neighbor plowed it for me. No the driveway needed to be replaced because of the temperature. Months of cold then warmed up. The expansion and contraction of the asphalt in such temperatures is why it has to be replaced so often. Upstate NY, 4 to 6 months of snow followed by the warming up then 1, 2 months of heat and humidity in the summer.

[@Warmlyyours]

If your climate has temperature fluctuations throughout the year that affect the asphalt - then the system would need to be replaced with the driveway.

[@ncjeffhyder]

What happens to system if you need driveway repaved?

[@Warmlyyours]

If the driveway needs to be replaced, the system would also need to be removed with the old asphalt and replaced. We often recommend the installation of these systems when you have to replace your driveway anyways.

[@dizzyfpv4903]

I’ve installed cooling pipes in my driveway so it doesn’t melt my tyres. make sense?

[@Chris-de3vq]

so basically the heaters turn on anytime it's cold enough to snow..so basically 24/7 during winter?

[@Warmlyyours]

Hi Chris, when the system turns on entirely depends on which of these outdoor controls are paired with the snow-melt system: www.warmlyyours.com/products/line/snow-melt-and-deicing-snow-melting-control For the Premium Snow Melt Control featured in this video, it detects precipitation and ambient temperature and activates when there is precipitation present and temperatures below 38 Degree Fahrenheit. Our other controls allow customers to control which temperature the system will turn on at when precipitation is detected.

[@theblogofsingh]

so basically heated floors for drive way

[@oups4391]

Can i use a melting mat ON my driveway (witout digging).Are the mats ok in water? 240 volts ...is 240 volts... I would like to put one directly on ice...and plug it in. Will that work? With electric choc free i mean? We just did our driveway...we dont want to just trow 25 000$ in the garbage and start over to put those inside this time...

[@Warmlyyours]

The system HAS to be embedded in order to function properly. You cannot drive over the mats directly, so laying them out on your driveway would eventually damage them. If you recently redid your driveway, we have a brand new installation option to retrofit an existing driveway to add these systems in. You can find more info on it here: www.warmlyyours.com/snow-melting/driveway/retrofit-application-guide. We'll actually be reviewing this installation type in a webinar next month - you can register on our website.

[@bennjohnso5426]

This is like the driveway in nuketown bo2

[@KrayKidProductionZ]

My neighbor has this, and only spots melt on their driveway, the rest stays covered in snow. Bad installation I suppose.

[@princeaizen]

Why am I watching this? I live in Florida.

[@bobwilson5910]

Wouldn't it be cheaper to just hite a plow to take care of the snow?

[@Warmlyyours]

It might be cheaper, but it's not as convenient. Hiring a plow, or even someone to shovel it, means waiting for them to show up remove the top layer of snow while pushing the rest of it into the cracks and crevices which will refreeze into an icy surface. With a snow melt system, there's no waiting, no salting and no shoveling. With some of the sensors and controls we offer, the system can detect the conditions for snow and turn itself on when needed while also limiting its use in the case of extreme storms so as not to waste energy.

[@realtoast7036]

I currently pay about $800/year for driveway clearing as a subscription service, which is great to have a cleared driveway at a vacation home. They come out daily or multiple times to the neighborhood, as needed. Which is great. My problem is, 2' of snow can pile up in my driveway between plows. Had to shovel my way into the house tonight, for instance (which is why I'm watching this video tonight!). I've not done the cost analysis, with energy considered, but -- random guess -- I'm thinking 5 to 6 year payback.

[@babaku8510]

Does it work though?

[@pandarama67]

id like to know how many watts and voltage that particular system is? Must be a lot.

[@Warmlyyours]

The total watts for this project was 15,015 watts, so 15.015 kWh. This project used our 240V snow melting mats. The average kWh rate in the US is $0.12 an hour so this would run for $1.80 per every hour you have it running. It only needs to be on when snow is actually falling, once it's melted the system goes into a standby mode that uses less power for a short time and then turns off once it has detected that it's no longer snowing. You can also control it manually to help better control power usage. Thanks for watching!

[@pandarama67]

@@Warmlyyours Wow thats about as much as i thought. seems the electricity would be pricey. What about a hot water system that ran on propane power seems would be more efficient.

[@Warmlyyours]

Some people do use hot water mixed with glycol so it won't freeze but it requires digging down into the area where the driveway will be since the pipes to run the water are much thicker than an electrical cable. Hydronic heating systems always present their own unique challenges since the water cools as it travels through the pipes, meaning that the area introducing the water will be the warmest while the pipes furthest from the source will be cooler and may not melt the snow at the same rate. Electric keeps it consistent throughout, but you definitely have to evaluate your potential electrical usage.

[@pandarama67]

@@Warmlyyours Thats sounds much more efficient thanks for the info

[@RubenB658]

If this can be done ... can solar energy drawn from such a device?

[@Warmlyyours]

Only if the solar panels can provide the amount of wattage necessary to run the system. Snow melt runs at 50 watts per square foot and that can amount to a lot of wattage. It could certainly help supplement power but it is unlikely a solar system could be enough to power the snow melt system on its own.

[@jameshardin5300]

WarmlyYours solar system?

[@terhurry]

Neat, I wouldn't want a snow sensor though, I'd just want a switch in my house or something

[@Warmlyyours]

Hi Ter Hurry, we actually offer manual controls as well for these systems so it can be as simple as flipping a switch. You can find all the different options we offer here: www.warmlyyours.com/products/line/snow-melt-and-deicing-snow-melting-control

[@lxc647]

Would insulating the ground below increase efficiency?

[@Warmlyyours]

Hi David, We actually don’t require insulation as there is no proof of significant increase of efficiency.

[@kaidenrogers]

dislike because i wanted to see snow melt. *UPDATE* found the video, un-disliked.

[@haihoegaatet6963]

Kaiden Rogers where?

[@Warmlyyours]

Hi Kaiden, You can find a timelapse of the system at work here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs

[@fabulousprofound]

Does this work with recycled rubber paving systems instead of asphalt?

[@Warmlyyours]

We do not recommend this product for those types of pavers. Regular pavers work well because they transfer the heat easily from the mat layer to the surface. But rubber pavers may insulate a bit too well for the heat to transfer efficiently. Asphalt, Concrete and regular Pavers are the three materials we recommend using with our system.

[@IndependenceCityMotoring]

Can these be installed underneath loose gravel and be durable/long lasting?

[@Warmlyyours]

Our snow melt systems can only be installed by embedding them in asphalt, concrete or in mortar under pavers. Loose gravel would not provide the structural support or protection this system needs to evenly heat the surface. Our snow melt systems come with a 10 year no nonsense warranty. You can learn more here: www.warmlyyours.com/products/snow-melting

[@Stabby__]

Tip: Save some money, get out and grab a shovel and salt, fresh air and exercise is good for you!

[@Warmlyyours]

While we do agree that winter air can be refreshing, for those that are not physically able to shovel their driveways and don't want to wait on a service to come do it for them, this system gives them peace of mind that their driveway will be clear and safe for them to get into and out of their vehicle or simply go outside without slipping.

[@Stabby__]

@@Warmlyyours I get it, you guys need to be salesman first and foremost, but you've said it yourself, some winters there really isn't much snow, not sure how most ppl could justify the cost just for maybe a big storm happens and it's useful, heck even most probably have their snow blowers gathering dust for just that reason, the push broom gets more of a workout. Does your company do installs for physicaly disabled on a pro Bono basis? That would be fantastic PR! Good luck with the business, God bless.

[@Warmlyyours]

We have actually done several projects over the years for free to help those who are not able to clear snow from outdoor areas. This is one example that we feature: www.warmlyyours.com/posts/Radiate-Compassion-Team-Effort-Makes-Heated-Wheelchair-Ramp-a-Reality-986 , We also feature it as a guide for how to do these types of walkways: www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/snow-melting/heated-walkway-path and this project featured for our accessibility ramps guide was also a project we help donate product towards: www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/snow-melting/accessibility-ramp-deicing We know a Snow Melting System isn't for everyone, but we just want to make sure that any misconceptions are always addressed since this is a relatively new technology for most people. Thank you for asking questions though, and we hope you at least enjoy watching the system at work on our channel. :) Have a great weekend!

[@Alex-us2vw]

Compacting dirt with a smooth drum roller instead of a padfoot drum. Interesting wonder how long that driveway will last before cracking

[@Tax2Me]

Part 2. Snow melt in action

[@Warmlyyours]

You can actually watch it in action here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs

[@JeffWybo]

This was a great video! Great channel! I also did a video on the subject..

[@Warmlyyours]

Thanks Jeff!

[@williamtravis9283]

Nice Neat Job!

[@tuamhawjdw3]

Where are you guy from?

[@Warmlyyours]

We are based out of the Chicago suburbs and also have a Canadian location in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

[@williambissell794]

I'm very disappointed that you didn't show it working.

[@Warmlyyours]

Hi William, we actually do show it working in another video you can find here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajHoaaKeL6ijqs . When the system was initially installed, we had not had any snow yet, so a timelapse video was done later in the season.

[@basilkatakuzinos659]

I would love to know what the electricity costs of this system in

[@Warmlyyours]

Hi Basil, so we actually have a tool on our website where you can calculate how much a particular system, like this snow-melt, costs to run for your area based on kWh rate. Here is the link if you're interested in testing it out: www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/tools/cost-calculators

[@basilkatakuzinos659]

thanks