A homeowner in Hudson, MA, sought a permanent, hands-free solution to a major winter challenge: maintaining a safe, accessible walkway that was consistently clear of snow and ice. Traditional snow removal was labor-intensive and unreliable, especially in the harsh New England winters. WarmlyYours solved this by installing a powerful, energy-efficient Snow Melt Cable system directly beneath the paver walkway, ensuring a safe, clear, and maintenance-free path throughout the winter season, adding significant value and peace of mind to the property.
Project Details
- Location: Hudson, MA
- Heated Space Type: Outdoor Walkway/Patio (Full Coverage)
- Surface Type: Paver
- Square Footage: 214 sq. ft.
- Watts: 10,018 W
- Volts: 240 V
- Amps: 42 A
- Operating Cost Per Hour: $1.20
- Per Day: approx $4.80 (assuming 4 hours of operation per snow event)
- Per Month: approx $144.00 (assuming 30 hours of operation per month during winter)
- Products Used: Snow Melt Cable, Snow Melt Plaque, Small Relay Panel, Value Snow Melt Control
Permanent Solution to New England Winters
In the snow-prone environment of Hudson, Massachusetts, the need for a reliable, clear walkway was paramount. The homeowner was tired of the relentless task of shoveling snow and the risk of using salt or chemicals on their beautiful paver surface. The challenge was finding an electric floor heating solution that could be seamlessly integrated beneath the existing/new pavers and provide enough power to handle heavy snow loads.
WarmlyYours designed a full-coverage radiant floor heating system using the robust Snow Melt Cable, laid at an optimal 3-inch spacing beneath the pavers for maximum heat output. This high-wattage design ensures rapid snow and ice melting. The installation was straightforward, with the flexible cable easily secured before the pavers were set. The entire system is automated by the Value Snow Melt Control, which detects temperature and moisture, activating the snow melt only when needed, ensuring energy efficient heating. The outcome is a safe, always-clear walkway that requires zero effort from the homeowner, demonstrating the superior performance and convenience of a WarmlyYours snow melting system.
Featured Products
Snow Melt Cable (WHCA-240-0428) A twin-conductor heating cable perfect for custom and large areas like this walkway. It is embeddable under pavers, concrete, or asphalt, providing up to 50W/sq. ft. for powerful snow and ice melting. Ideal for complex layouts at 3-inch spacing.
Value Snow Melt Control (SCV-120) A configurable, automatic aerial snow-melting controller. It activates the system only when moisture is detected below a set temperature (default $38 F), ensuring energy-efficient heating and providing a manual override option.
Small Relay Panel (RLY-4PL) A necessary intermediary for larger systems, this panel manages the 42-Amp load by safely switching the high-amperage power to the heating cables, extending the life of the control unit.
Snow Melt Plaque (SMP)A durable cast brass plaque, required by the NEC (National Electric Code 426-13), to mark the surface as electrically heated, adding a professional finish.
