This Buffalo Grove, Illinois homeowner was tired of battling harsh Midwest winters, facing the challenge of keeping their paver walkway clear and safe from snow and ice. WarmlyYours delivered the ideal, low-maintenance solution: a high-performance electric snow melting system using Snow Melt Cable. This installation not only provided a high-end comfort upgrade but also increased the home's value and ensured energy-efficient, reliable winter safety for the main walkway.
Project Details
- Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
- Heated Space Type: Walkway
- Heated Surface: Paver
- Square Footage: 63 sq. ft.
- Designed Voltage: 240V
- Total Wattage: 3,000 W
- Total Amperage: 13 Amps
- Operating Cost Per Hour (Est.): $\$0.44
- Quick Breakdown (Avg. 4-hour snowfall): Approx. $1.76/day
- Quick Breakdown (Avg. 15 operating hours/month): Approx. $6.60/month
- Products Used: Snow Melt Cable, Advanced Snow and Ice Melt Control, Large Relay Panel, Snow Melt Aerial Sensor
Automated Safety and Comfort
The primary challenge for this Buffalo Grove homeowner was winter maintenance on their exposed paver walkway. Manually shoveling or constantly salting a high-traffic area is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and can damage the walkway surface over time. They sought a solution that was entirely automated and integrated seamlessly under their existing or new hardscape.
WarmlyYours engineered a custom electric snow melting solution using the robust Snow Melt Cable system designed specifically for installation under pavers. The system was installed directly beneath the paver walkway, providing full coverage for the 63 square feet of heated space. Paired with the Advanced Snow and Ice Melt Control and an Aerial Sensor, the system is fully automated, activating only when snow or ice is detected. This provides energy efficient heating by preventing operation during dry conditions, saving the homeowner time, money, and effort. The outcome is a perpetually clear and safe walkway—a truly high-end amenity that makes harsh winter weather a non-issue.
Featured Products
Snow Melt Cable Heavy-duty, twin-conductor electric heating cable designed for embedding in concrete, asphalt, or mortar beds under pavers. Provides reliable and robust heating for de-icing driveways, patios, and walkways.
Advanced Snow and Ice Melt Control (SCA-DUAL) State-of-the-art controller that automatically senses temperature and moisture, activating the snow melting system only when needed for energy efficient operation.
Large Relay Panel (RLY-12PL-CC)Used to safely manage the high amperage load of larger snow melting systems, ensuring the main control unit can handle the electrical demands.
Snow Melt Plaque Required NEC signage to indicate the presence of an electric radiant heating system.
