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Roof and Gutter Deicing Solutions

Ice and snow accumulating on your roof or inside your gutters can cause costly water damage to your home or business. WarmlyYours Ice Shield Roof & Gutter Deicing Cable System provides a reliable solution for ice damming that occurs in gutters, downspouts, overhangs, valleys, and bottleneck areas between roof features, such as dormers or adjacent rooflines.

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Outdoor Deicing Solutions

Installing our heavy duty heating cable will give you peace of mind in knowing that your roof will be secure and unharmed by even the harshest winter storms.

WarmlyYours offers a self-regulating or constant wattage heating cable. If you're unsure which one to get, read our blog post on Self-Regulating vs. Constant Wattage Heating Cables to help you decide.

Our roof and gutter deicing cables work with a variety of roof types including shingle roofs and metal roofs.

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These deicing systems are self regulating, meaning the heating cable will increase or decrease its power output (Wattage per linear ft) in response to how cold or warm each section of the cable is.

  • Available in lengths of 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1,000 ft.
  • Energy Efficient
  • 5-10 Watts per linear ft at 120/240 VAC (self regulating)
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These DIY-friendly deicing kits contain everything you'll need for an easy and safe installation. Each kit includes a fixed-length heating cable, along with clips and spacers used to secure the cable in place.

  • 120 VAC system, available in lengths of 20, 30, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200 or 240 ft.
  • Plug-in operation
  • Fixed length cable
  • 5 Watts per linear ft (constant wattage)
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Provide us with measurements of the roof and gutter area that you want to heat and other relevant information and receive a free SmartPlan within one business day.

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Deicing System Control Options

Once you've decided what type of heating cable you'll need to choose a control for your deicing system. WarmlyYours offer a selection of 5 control groups for use with our Ice Shield Roof & Gutter Deicing System, ranging from a basic manual control to our premium option that provides the ultimate in convenience and hands-off operation.

We also offer a selection of accessories to ensure your installation process goes as smoothly as it can.

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WarmlyYours offer a selection of 5 control groups for use with our Ice Shield Roof & Gutter Deicing System.
Roof & Gutter Deicing Systems avoid costly damage and prevent trapped water in your home.

Why Install Roof and Gutter Ice Melting?

  • Avoids Costly Damage Detects and melts snow and ice, creating a pathway for water to drain properly and avoiding potential damage.
  • Prevents Trapped Water Ice, snow and trapped water can cause huge problems, leading to leaks, mold or even roof collapse if too much accumulates.
  • User Friendly Controls Enjoy maximum control of your system with our selection of roof and gutter deicing controls.
  • Affordable Most systems are inexpensive to run and require no regular maintenance.
  • Safe Both of our roof and gutter deicing products have been rigorously tested. Our self-regulating heating cable is UL listed and CSA certified for outdoor use in the U.S. and Canada. The constant wattage heating cable is cUL listed, CSA listed, and cETLus listed.
  • Constant and Self-Regulating Wattages You can select either constant wattage (DIY-friendly) or self-regulating (energy efficient) systems, depending on your project and your needs.

Why Choose WarmlyYours?

The roof & gutter deicing system is uniquely tailored to prevent ice dams and barriers on your roof and in your gutters. To ensure the best installation, WarmlyYours provides free design services to make sure that customers purchase the heating system that best meets their project requirements.

  • Free Installation Plan We provide a free, no-obligation SmartPlan™ with every quote, often within 1 day.
  • 24/7 Installation Support We're here to answer your questions every day – year round – round the clock.
  • Fast Shipping & Simple Returns With same day shipping nationwide, we're committed to getting your order to you on time. Plus, we don't charge restocking fees for unused products.
  • Unbeatable Warranty WarmlyYours offers industry leading warranties on our roof and gutter deicing products including a 10-year warranty for our self-regulating product and a 3-year warranty for our constant wattage kits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the heating element be cut to length or shortened?

Our self-regulating heating product is designed to be cut to length at the jobsite by an installer where it can then be end-capped with accessories (sold separately).
However, our constant wattage kits contain heating elements that cannot be shortened or altered in any way.

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Do radiant heating products have polarity?

Electric-resistance heating cables and systems have no polarity. This includes all current WarmlyYours heating elements.

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Why a GFEP (GEFP, RCCB, or heat trace circuit breaker) and not a GFCI breaker for WarmlyYours outdoor deicing and snow melting systems?

GFEP is the National Electric Code (NEC) required protection for fixed outdoor deicing and snow-melting equipment, which may be accomplished by using circuit breakers equipped with ground-fault equipment protection (GFEP) of 30 mA. It is important to understand that this required equipment protection is NOT the same as a 5 mA GFCI used for personal protection.

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Can the cable be left on in warm weather or all year long?

We do not recommend leaving the cable on all year long. It's an unnecessary use of energy to run the cable during warm weather and it could actually cause the heating cables to overheat if they're left on during very warm weather. 

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How do I estimate the roof and gutter deicing cable length needed?

 Cable length needed depends on the sizes and areas of the roof that need to be deiced (roof with gutter, downspouts, valleys, and/or dormers). Our best recommendation is for you to give us a call (1-800-875-5285) and we can help you identify what measurements will need to be taken. Alternatively, you can
measure the dimensions of the aforementioned areas and refer to the installation manual to get an idea of how much cable you'll need. 

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Can the cable be installed to remove already formed ice dams or to clear existing ice or snow from a roof?

It is not recommended to install this product to remove ice dams that have already formed or for the purpose of clearing the roof of existing ice and snow.

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Can I overlap the cable over another run or have the cable touching some other portion of it?

Overlapping cable is not a problem at all for our self-regulating cable product as its able to regulate its heat output to prevent overheating and damaging the cable. 

However, for our constant wattage cable kits, the cable cannot overlap itself or come in contact with itself or any other operating constant wattage heating cable at any time or it could overheat and fail.

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Does a roof and gutter deicing cable system need a thermostat or controller?

Our self-regulating cable product does require the use of a control and/or a sensor to operate. WarmlyYours offers a variety of controls ranging from a basic manual control to our premium option that provides the ultimate in convenience and hands-off operation.

Our constant wattage cable kits do not require a thermostat/controller and can be connected to an outlet throughout an entire winter, during a single snow event, or whenever deicing is needed. An optional plug-in thermostat can be used if desired.

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What kinds of roofs can I use an Ice Shield Roof and Gutter Deicing Cable on?

Our self-regulating cable product can be used with almost any commonly used roofing material, though you should always check with the roofing material's manufacturer guidelines to confirm. 

Our constant wattage kits can't be used on flat roofs, with wooden gutters or downspouts, or on roofs made of the following: slate, stone, metal, ceramic, wood, rubber, or composite (tar and gravel). 

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Can I run Roof and Gutter Deicing Cable off an extension cord?

NEVER use an extension cord. If you do not understand the electrical requirements needed regarding the electrical receptacle plug, contact your local electrical inspector or a licensed electrician.

The reason for this is due to safety and performance of the system. Extension cords are often not properly selected and will degrade, potentially leading to electrical shorts or other hazards such as fire. Roof de-icing cables are designed to be connected directly to a properly rated outlet, and the length and type of extension cords may not be rated for the same power load, leading to insufficient power supply, potential damage to the cables, and further safety risks including their ability to prevent ice dams on your roof.

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What is the lifespan of WarmlyYours roof and gutter deicing cables?

WarmlyYours roof and gutter deicing self-regulating cable loses its power ramp-up ability at about 5-10 years, but it will still work at its rated wattage for years. Properly installed WarmlyYours roof and gutter constant wattage cable usually lasts well beyond its warranty period.

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Can I install a roof and gutter deicing system on a 'ribbed' metal roof?

WarmlyYours does not recommend installing de-icing systems on ribbed metal roofs. This is because ribbed metal roofs typically aren’t flat enough to attach the mounting pads to properly connect the cables with the roof.

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How do roof melt tablets or other chemical deicers compare to heated roof cables?

Chemical roof melt has some serious downsides to consider. Not only are the chemicals potentially harmful for animals and plants, but they're difficult to apply accurately (while staying safe) which means you might not eliminate all of the ice dams. Roof melt's effectiveness, compared to roof melt cable, is more influenced by the ambient temperature and it is possible for the harsh chemicals to damage shingles or other roof components.

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I have leaf guards installed on my gutters. Can I attach the deicing system to the side, or underside of my gutters?

No, typically leaf guards need to be removed for the deicing cable to be installed in the gutter to work effectively.

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The neutral on GFEP/GEFP/RCCB 240V breakers is not used, why do I need this then?

A 2 pole single-phase 240V circuit works by continuously monitoring the current flowing through both hot wires of the circuit. If it detects even a slight imbalance between the current on each hot wire (indicating a ground fault), it will quickly trip, cutting off power to the circuit. Essentially, it compares each leg of the 240V circuit and trips if they are not precisely equal.

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Roof and Gutter Deicing Customer Reviews

Rated 5.0/5 based on 24 reviews

We take pride in providing both exceptional service and great electric radiant heating products. But don't just take our word for it, check out what some of our customers have had to say.

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Ice Shield: Self-Regulating Roof and Gutter Deicing Systems

The system went together as planned, no issues.

John B. in Woodstock, IL

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Ice Shield: Self-Regulating Roof and Gutter Deicing Systems

Excellent service, from project bidding & planning right through installation. Homeowner is ecstatic with the de-icing system. Thank you

Robert P. in Boston, MA

Amazing Products and Customer Service

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I have been a customer with WarmlyYours for about a year now, and i wanted to compliment the amazing products and customer service. Customer Service Representative, Troy, has been so helpful and prompt, it makes ordering a breeze

Anna H. in Elburn, IL

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Ice Shield: Self-Regulating Roof and Gutter Deicing Systems

We just installed the Ice Melt last week and the light lit up but we won’t know if it actually will take care of the ice until winter. But as far as I know it was installed properly so we are anticipating it working. Kim

Kim V. in Malden, MA

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