Luxury Snow Melting: Heated Paver Driveway, Walkway, and Stairs in Riverton, UT

This extensive snow melting project in Riverton, Utah, transformed a challenging winter chore into effortless convenience for the homeowner. Faced with heavy snowfall on a large paver driveway, walkway, and staircase, the customer sought a reliable, high-power solution. WarmlyYours partnered with A.C.E. Landscape to design and install a powerful Snow Melt PowerMat system, ensuring these vital exterior surfaces remain consistently clear and ice-free. This installation significantly enhances safety and adds exceptional value and efficiency to the property, eliminating the need for manual shoveling or chemical de-icers.

Project Details

Location: Riverton, UT
Heated Space Type: Driveway, Walkway, and Stairs (Exterior)
Heated Square Footage: 780 sq. ft. (Installation Coverage)
System: Snow Melt PowerMat
Electrical Specs: 240V, 39,000 Watts, 163 Amps
Operating Cost Per Hour: $5.04
Flooring/Surface: Paver
Company/Installer: A.C.E. Landscape

The Challenge & The Solution

Winters in Riverton, Utah, can bring significant snowfall, making the daily task of clearing a large paver driveway, long walkway, and multiple stairs time-consuming and hazardous. The homeowner needed a complete, all-in-one system that would handle the entire path of travel, offering a permanent solution to snow and ice accumulation. The key challenges were the large area (approximately 780 sq. ft. of coverage), the high-heat requirement for exterior applications, and seamlessly integrating the heating elements under the paver surface.

WarmlyYours, along with professional installers A.C.E. Landscape, utilized the powerful Snow Melt PowerMat system to meet this demand. The PowerMat's robust construction and prefabricated mat design ensured rapid, consistent heat output across the expansive surface. The system was designed for 240V and a total output of 39,000 Watts, providing more than enough power to melt snow quickly and reliably. The installation was carefully planned to cover the high-traffic areas, transforming the exterior into a safe, maintenance-free zone throughout the winter.

Featured Products

To deliver reliable, high-performance snow removal, this project utilized the following specialized WarmlyYours products:

Snow Melt PowerMat (WHMA-240-0230): The core of the system. These robust mats are designed for quick installation under exterior surfaces like pavers, asphalt, or concrete, providing targeted, high-output radiant floor heating for effective snow melting.
Large Relay Panel (RLY-12PL-CC): This panel safely manages the high amperage (163 A) required to power the multiple high-wattage mats, ensuring the system operates reliably and efficiently.
Snow and Ice Melt Control Economy (SCE-120) with Slab Sensor (SCE-120-SLAB-SS): The automated control system includes a temperature/moisture sensor placed directly in the pavement. This allows the system to be energy efficient, activating only when moisture (snow/ice) is present and the temperature is near freezing.

Quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to run a heated driveway system in Riverton, UT?

Based on the project's specifications and the average residential electricity rate in Utah (approx. 15¢ per kWh), this powerful 39,000-watt heated driveway system costs about $5.04 per hour to run. The total operating cost largely depends on your specific weather and how many hours the automatic control runs the system during the winter season.

2. Can electric radiant floor heating be used for snow melting on exterior pavers?

Yes, absolutely. High-output electric floor heating systems, specifically the Snow Melt PowerMat by WarmlyYours, are designed for sub-surface installation under exterior pavers, concrete, or asphalt. They provide sufficient heat to keep driveways, walkways, and stairs clear of snow and ice, offering an efficient and permanent de-icing solution.

3. What are the key benefits of using a Snow Melt PowerMat over manual snow removal?

The primary benefits are safety, convenience, and energy efficiency. The mat automatically melts snow and ice, creating safe walking and driving surfaces. It eliminates the physical labor of shoveling, reduces the risk of slips and falls, and prevents the use of damaging de-icing chemicals, preserving the life of the paver surface. The use of a smart control system ensures it only runs when needed, optimizing energy consumption.