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April Showers Bring May Flowers and Great Deals on Radiant Heat

June 08, 2010 00:06 AM  BY  JEN HALLAM

Now is the Ideal Time to Think about Heated Driveways

If you have ever strolled down the isles of your local super store or super market the day after Easter, you are bombarded with brightly colored signs advertising slashed prices on candy, baskets, and bunnies galore. Such is the case after any major holiday. The deals and steals come after the main event. The same rule applies to heated driveways. Each year as the snow retreats, and we look forward to May flowers and summer gardens, the low prices and bargain deals for radiant snowmelt systems are there for the taking. It is a great time to think about installing a snow melting system for your home or company. If you plan for a heated driveway now, you’ll save time and money and it will be installed and ready for use when the snow arrives next season.

Radiant heated driveways are becoming more popular than ever and utilize radiant heat cables to do the dirty work of winter snow removal for you. Snow melting systems can be installed under most existing driveways or sidewalks and can be customized to fit your driveway’s specific size and layout demands. You can heat a large space or a smaller customized space, depending on your needs. A heated driveway in the springtime may sound kind of silly, especially since we have all said a fond farewell to the cold side of Mother Nature. However, the best time to think about a heated driveway is in the off season. The prices are lower and the deals are ripe for the taking. So get prepared for next winter now and save a little extra cash for some Halloween candy next fall. Or better yet, buy it the day after and smile about your new commitment to good deals!


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The Costs of Radiant Heated Driveways

February 10, 2010 00:02 AM  BY  AMY MORBY

Learn how the Benefits of Heated Driveways far Outweigh the Costs

You may have heard that heated driveway systems are the only way to go these days. In fact, you’ve probably heard that once you go radiant, you never go back. But what exactly are the costs associated with heated driveways, and is it really worth your hard-earned money?

Many consumers are surprised by the affordability of heated driveway systems. They may sound like a luxury, but if you break down the costs, you’ll see that radiant heated driveways are an affordable luxury that every homeowner can have.

Operating Costs
Radiant heated driveways are the most efficient snow removal system out there.  About 99 percent of all the energy used by a radiant heated driveway goes to melting snow, meaning you don’t waste money heating the ground below the driveway. Additionally, a 300 square foot heated driveway can operate for less than 90 cents an hour. And the best part? Radiant heated driveways heat up 30 percent faster than other snow melting systems (such as hydronic radiant heating), meaning your operating costs are minimal.

Installation Costs
Warmzone heated driveway systems are quick and easy to install. Any motivated do-it-yourselfer can install the system with little cost. Additionally, Warmzone heated driveways take only a fraction of the time and cost than other, more complicated systems require.

Electric heated driveway. Maintenance Costs
Herein lies the real beauty of heated driveway systems: there are no maintenance costs! Unlike hydronic systems, electric radiant heated driveways don't require additional equipment and have no moving parts, so there is no need to perform yearly maintenance. Install a heated driveway system and know that you can count on it for life.

As you can see, the costs of radiant heated driveways are minimal compared to the numerous benefits they afford. They’re efficient, they’re maintenance-free, and, best of all, they’ll keep you and your wallet happy all winter long.


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