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Easy Heat ADKS-1000 200-Foot Roof Snow De-Icing Kit
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- Snow de-icing cable prevents winter damage to roof, gutters, and downspouts
- Provides uninterrupted path for melting water to flow off roof
- Suitable for most roof and gutter configurations; available in several lengths
- Easy to install; no maintenance required. Includes 6 packages of clips
- Fixed resistance, pre-terminated. For residential applications
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 13 x 11 x 4 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.56 pounds |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | Easy Heat |
ASIN | B000FKF6HM |
Item model number | ADKS-1000 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #134,640 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #7 in De-Icing Cables & Mats |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Easy Heat ADKS-1000 200-Foot roof snow de-icing kit
From the Manufacturer
It's not those big icicles that do the real damage, it's the ice you don't see that backs up in gutters and under shingles. When the ice melts it can really do a number on repair costs. Easy Heat ADKS roof de-icing cable prevents this water and ice damage by providing a clear path for melting water to flow off the roof. The versatile design adapts to most roof and gutter configurations. This product is intended for the sole use of preventing ice dams from forming on inclined roofs with tab shingles, in gutters and downspouts. This roof de-icing cable is not intended for use as a snow melting system to clear roof of ice and snow. This system can be installed with confidence that it will operate for years without requiring service. All components are made of the highest quality material and are tested during critical points in the manufacturing process.
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Customers like the efficiency, ease of installation, and value of the de-icer. They mention that it works well, the controls work well, and the clips are easy to use. They appreciate that it prevents ice damming and is well worth the cost. That said, opinions are mixed on quality and clips.
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Customers like the efficiency of the outdoor living product. They say the controllers work well, the cables work well and melt snow to keep the water from freezing. They also say the wire still works today.
"...I found them to be helpful and thorough." Read more
"...UPDATE January 2021 - Cables still work like a champ after living thru multiple winters and hot summers." Read more
"...The kit has worked great so far and really made sure that there were decent channels for the water to run off...." Read more
"Easy to install and works well" Read more
Customers like the ease of installation with the product. They mention it's easy to work with and install, with awesome instructions that provide several different design strategies based on the layout of your roof. The manual and diagrams are very helpful and complete, and it'll make the whole thing so much easier.
"...The installation was a breeze (and I am not a particularly handy guy) though I was careful to follow the instructions carefully...." Read more
"Easy to install and works well" Read more
"...It was only about $100 and it has made the whole thing so much easier...." Read more
"...Installation was not difficult. Pre-planning your runs is necessary to determine the proper length and placement of the wiring...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the ice damming capabilities of the product. They mention that it doesn't melt snow, but rather gets rid of what causes an icedam. The cables are doing the job of melting snow and keeping the eaves and gutters clear. Some say that the product is awesome as expected and works great to keep ice from building up. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It worked like a charm, with my gutters clear, no ice dams, and a happy me...." Read more
"...without flooding your basement (non-winter season), it is safe for ice build up (during the winter) on the ground, have long overhanging eaves, and..." Read more
"...They merely provide a nice path for the melting to begin. There is no substitute for proper ice-dam construction on a roof but these do help...." Read more
"...And, no ice dam after the next storm came through...." Read more
Customers like the value of the outdoor living product. They mention that it's a good investment, and is an affordable DIY solution. Customers also appreciate the hooks and length of the product.
"...That's about all I can say about this product. Definitely worth it! Oh, one more thing, read and follow the directions...." Read more
"...of this Easy Heat de-icing cable for years; they are reliable and good value...." Read more
"...Not bad! This definitely saves me money by extending the life of my roof by a few more years.I highly recommend this product...." Read more
"...In my opinion using them below 15 degrees is a waste of electricity...." Read more
Customers like the water damage of the product. They say that it keeps the water running down the gutters and prevents ice dams. They also mention that the product works perfectly and has not had any water damage from ice build up.
"...The water runs right off the roof and though it isn't as bad of winter as last year, I've had no water issues this year...." Read more
"...It works perfectly and i have not had any water damage from ice build up since...." Read more
"...it's the back up of water that goes under the shingles and can cause inside leaks that is the most problematic...." Read more
"...controlled outlet, my gutters stayed clear and my roof didn't leak this year...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the outdoor living product. Some mention it's very durable, reliable, and holds up just fine, while others say that the 200ft cable started tripping their breakers and the tape in place seemed flimsy. They also say that it'd be better if the clips were stronger.
"...The only downside I have found is that the wire is a little stiff so it can be hard to get it to lay flat against the roof...." Read more
"...various lengths of this Easy Heat de-icing cable for years; they are reliable and good value...." Read more
"...First, the bad reviews on the cable not working after installing it...." Read more
"...The product worked wonderfully, keeping the roof line, valleys, gutters and downspouts clear to allow for water to flow...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the clips. Some mention that they came with plenty of clips, making installation easy. However, others say that the clips barely hold onto the shingles and slip under the lower edge of the shingle.
"...roof and did a quick installation of the roof loops. The clips are great and easy to use...." Read more
"...The clips barely hold onto the shingles. The ties barely hold the wires in place(due to the memory of the wire insulation)...." Read more
"...The kit comes with ample shingle clips and fasteners.The manual and diagrams were very helpful and complete...." Read more
"...Plenty of clips for installation and hanging in the gutter.The product was what I expected although haven't turned it on yet...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the warmth of the product. They mention that it does not get warm enough to melt the snow and ice, and the cable didn't really get hot enough to accomplish the task. They also say that it stopped generating heat and is clearly defective. Customers also mention that the product does not thaw anything unless it's above 30-36 degrees.
"...the ice could build up over the top of the wires and they couldnt melt all the way through, but they would melt 1-2" tunnels through the ice and..." Read more
"...These do NOT melt the snow/ice off of your roof! They merely provide a nice path for the melting to begin...." Read more
"...ice dams quickly form, the main problem is that the melting snow drips over the ice damn onto the stairs below, when night hits it freeze making the..." Read more
"...complaint the wire comes tightly coiled, which makes it unruly to work with in cool weather...." Read more
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We purchased 2, 120' heat-wire strips for about 15' of roof coverage. One strip was for the roof and the second strand was for the gutter, downspout, and drain pipe. It was a little overkill on length, but we made our herringbone pattern pretty tight. You can make the pattern wider for better coverage. We also doubled up on the gutter (not because we had to, but because of the excess wire).
I certainly recommend running these wires through the gutter, downspout and out the drainpipe. At least, that's what I did and it worked perfectly this past winter.
FYI, to run a wire through a drain pipe, I used a crumpled up thin plastic grocery bag attached to a string and used a shop-vac to pull it through. Then attach the string to the wire and pull it through. Same thing for downspouts, however, I found it better to attach the string to 2-3 heavy bolts and let gravity pull the string down the pipe (as long as the downspout doesn't have any areas where it could get hung up and you have access to it at the ground).
I usually don't leave them on the entire winter here in Colorado. I plugged it into a remote controlled outlet (like you might use for your outside Christmas lights) and turn them on the evening before a snowstorm.
I would call this a two hammer job. Make sure you plan out where you are going to plug in. Likely you will need an outdoor extension cord and some cable-management (tie-downs, clamps, stuff like that). Depending on the pitch of your roof, it could be dicy. Go slow and be safe.
Incidentally, I had a spare run of the heat wire and decided to run it on a flat roof that seems to create a swimming pool because of the ice dam on the edges. It's not my best work, but in a pinch, it worked. Flat roofs don't have places to easily attach anything. And if an ice dam forms on the edge, it won't drain... Enter, heat-wire and a make-shift solution. Hey, it works!
Also, I've decided to leave them up for the summer. Probably going to wear them out faster, but they were a bit of a pain to put up, so I'm not going through that mess each spring and fall, thank you very much.
That's about all I can say about this product. Definitely worth it! Oh, one more thing, read and follow the directions. I found them to be helpful and thorough.
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020
We purchased 2, 120' heat-wire strips for about 15' of roof coverage. One strip was for the roof and the second strand was for the gutter, downspout, and drain pipe. It was a little overkill on length, but we made our herringbone pattern pretty tight. You can make the pattern wider for better coverage. We also doubled up on the gutter (not because we had to, but because of the excess wire).
I certainly recommend running these wires through the gutter, downspout and out the drainpipe. At least, that's what I did and it worked perfectly this past winter.
FYI, to run a wire through a drain pipe, I used a crumpled up thin plastic grocery bag attached to a string and used a shop-vac to pull it through. Then attach the string to the wire and pull it through. Same thing for downspouts, however, I found it better to attach the string to 2-3 heavy bolts and let gravity pull the string down the pipe (as long as the downspout doesn't have any areas where it could get hung up and you have access to it at the ground).
I usually don't leave them on the entire winter here in Colorado. I plugged it into a remote controlled outlet (like you might use for your outside Christmas lights) and turn them on the evening before a snowstorm.
I would call this a two hammer job. Make sure you plan out where you are going to plug in. Likely you will need an outdoor extension cord and some cable-management (tie-downs, clamps, stuff like that). Depending on the pitch of your roof, it could be dicy. Go slow and be safe.
Incidentally, I had a spare run of the heat wire and decided to run it on a flat roof that seems to create a swimming pool because of the ice dam on the edges. It's not my best work, but in a pinch, it worked. Flat roofs don't have places to easily attach anything. And if an ice dam forms on the edge, it won't drain... Enter, heat-wire and a make-shift solution. Hey, it works!
Also, I've decided to leave them up for the summer. Probably going to wear them out faster, but they were a bit of a pain to put up, so I'm not going through that mess each spring and fall, thank you very much.
That's about all I can say about this product. Definitely worth it! Oh, one more thing, read and follow the directions. I found them to be helpful and thorough.
* Measure twice - buy cable length once. They give great instructions on how to measure your roof - it's not just the length, but requires extra cabling for the ups and downs, as well as downspouts and gutters themselves. So take the 10 minutes to measure before buying.
* Plan for where you are going to plug it in - Lay it out mentally ahead of time, because after clipping it all into place, wouldn't you feel dumb if you find yourself with the plug on the far side of the house from where you wanted it?
* Put the clips in first - I did this, and then looping the cables into them was SUPER easy. Trying to put the clips in at the same time as putting the cable into them is a bit clunky and just inviting bundles of tangled cord.
* Avoid an extension cord - They tell you this in the instructions - but if you have to use one, don't use your typical orange extension cord from Home Depot. Get a super heavy 10 gauge one to avoid overheating and minimal resistance.
I installed mine on a nice warm fall day, and it went up in about 1.5 hour (which is about 30 minutes longer than it should have taken - I was being very very slow and careful). Our following winter was a doozy - at one point I had easily 3 feet of snow and ice on my roof - everywhere EXCEPT where the melt cable was. At the beginning of each snow fall, I turned it on, and left it on for 24 hours after the snow. It worked like a charm, with my gutters clear, no ice dams, and a happy me. While my electricity bill went up, it wasn't horrible and WELL worth the problem-free experience.
I just installed another 160' run on another section of my roof that had problems and am looking forward to an even better winter this year.
UPDATE January 2021 - Cables still work like a champ after living thru multiple winters and hot summers.