{"id":204,"date":"2015-07-01T05:00:39","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T11:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/?p=204"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:02:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T17:02:24","slug":"calculating-the-operating-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/hotnews\/calculating-the-operating-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Calculating the Operating Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Estimating the Cost of a <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Radiant Heat<\/span> System<\/b><\/p>\n<p>One of the most common questions among prospective buyers of <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">radiant heat<\/span> systems is: &ldquo;How much will it cost to <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_597f0993d8acb7f9bdf20df1b39c57b8\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>run<\/span> the system?&rdquo; While there are many factors that contribute to the answer of this question, we still can offer a formula that will help you determine what you can expect in terms of operating costs.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that the operating cost of a <a title=\"Warmzone snow melting systems\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/\">snow melting system<\/a> will depend on the specifics of the system. <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> custom designs each snow melting system to ensure peak performance and <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_a35a69b178ae759a4a88f48793a2d9b3\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">energy efficiency<\/span>. Radiant snow melting systems are designed specifically for the winter conditions in your <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_a9b22457fd36343dd6f04bedb1d170d1\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>area<\/span>. Everything from altitude and average snowfall is considered as well as average winter temperatures. Before using the formula shown here to calculate the operating cost of your snow melting system, you&rsquo;ll first need to know the <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_85de6bc4e0a28e3d84b638de042a27d1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">kilowatt<\/span> per hour rates of your local power utility company. These rates vary from region to region, so we used the average <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_85de6bc4e0a28e3d84b638de042a27d1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">kilowatt<\/span> per hour rate for the formula attached.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-202\" src=\"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hotnews-cost-calculation-asphalt-96-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"Operating cost calculation for radiant heat system in asphalt\" width=\"317\" height=\"205\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span>&rsquo;s experienced design team configures your snow melting system to best meet your snowmelt needs in the most efficient manner possible. The <a title=\"ClearZone heated driveways and snow melting systems\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/clearzone\/\">ClearZone snow melting<\/a> heat cable is a proven industry leader that is available on spools or pre-spaced in mats for simple &ldquo;roll-out&rdquo; installation.<\/p>\n<p><i>While systems vary, residential snow melting systems typically operate at 37 watts per <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_81ae4e987c54b76285cc16c9d62376c8\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">square<\/span> foot while commercial snow melting systems operate at 50 watts per <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_81ae4e987c54b76285cc16c9d62376c8\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">square<\/span> foot. The formula shown here would therefore change accordingly and you would multiply the <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_81ae4e987c54b76285cc16c9d62376c8\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">square<\/span> footage by 50.<\/i><\/p>\n<h4>Estimating the Cost for Operating an Electric Snow Melting System<\/h4>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"492\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"default\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"27\">&nbsp;&#10102;<\/td>\n<td width=\"465\">Determine the total <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_81ae4e987c54b76285cc16c9d62376c8\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">square<\/span> footage of the <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_a9b22457fd36343dd6f04bedb1d170d1\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>area<\/span> that will be affected.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"27\">&nbsp;&#10103;<\/td>\n<td width=\"465\">Multiply the <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_81ae4e987c54b76285cc16c9d62376c8\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">square<\/span> footage by the heat required (e.g., 37 watts per <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_81ae4e987c54b76285cc16c9d62376c8\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">square<\/span> foot for residential). This will give you a total for the watts per <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_81ae4e987c54b76285cc16c9d62376c8\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">square<\/span> footage required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"27\">&nbsp;&#10104;<\/td>\n<td width=\"465\">Divide this number by 1,000 to convert to kilowatts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"27\">&nbsp;&#10105;<\/td>\n<td width=\"465\">Look up the kilowatts-per-hour rate from the local power utility company.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"27\">&nbsp;&#10106;<\/td>\n<td width=\"465\">Multiply the total watts-per-<span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_81ae4e987c54b76285cc16c9d62376c8\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">square<\/span>-foot by the watts-per-hour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"27\">&nbsp;&#10107;<\/td>\n<td width=\"465\">This gives you the cost per hour of usage for the snow melting system.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>To find out more about <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span>&rsquo;s industry-leading <a title=\"Warmzone radiant snow melting systems\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/\">snow melting systems<\/a>, call <b>888.488.9276<\/b> and speak to a <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> professional today.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> to Release Instructional Videos<\/h3>\n<p><i><b>On Tap &ndash; Online Resource for Instructional <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Radiant Heat<\/span> Videos<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p>If a picture is worth a thousand words &ndash; as the saying goes &ndash; how much is a video worth?<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Invaluable&rdquo;, said Troy Lindsay, <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_6ddc8cbf35077a9296da98ba149ed4aa\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">general contractor<\/span> and owner of PAE construction in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n<p>While installing a <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">radiant heat<\/span> system is a not an extremely difficult task, it is still crucial to follow the correct procedures to ensure the system performs as intended. Considering the importance of proper installation, <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> extends the industry&rsquo;s most extensive customer services. These customer offerings include personal <a href=\"\/radiant-heat-resources\/install-support\/\">installation support<\/a>, detailed system design \/ layout services, and free <a href=\"\/for-pros\/installation-training\/\">installation training<\/a> courses. These valuable services give professional builders distinct advantages when it comes to purchasing and installing <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">radiant heat<\/span>. The addition of an extensive online resource of instructional videos will further benefit contractors and simplify the installation process.<\/p>\n<p>A veteran installer of commercial and residential <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">radiant heat<\/span> projects, Lindsay understands the value of instructional videos. &ldquo;Having access to training videos will be an asset to installers everywhere,&rdquo; he added. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s great being able to talk with electricians and designers at <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> during the installation process, but sometimes it really helps to be able to SEE what is being explained. Videos help to make things clear and can help keep <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> and installers on the same page and on track during the installation. Ultimately, the videos can save us time and money in the long <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_597f0993d8acb7f9bdf20df1b39c57b8\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>run<\/span>, and every contractor likes the sound of that!&rdquo; he concluded.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"How to instructional videos for installing radiant heat\" href=\"\/blog\/index.php\/category\/video\/warmzone-university\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-201\" src=\"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hotnews-video-link-czmats-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"How to videos for installing radiant heat from Warmzone\" width=\"313\" height=\"212\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> senior training and support specialist, Jim Sage, reiterates the value of the soon-to-be-released video library.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Many installers take advantage of our <a href=\"\/for-pros\/installation-training\/\">free installation training<\/a> program, and after they complete our <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_74d62a8c14d14a9d06b72679264b973e\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">course<\/span> and receive a certificate of completion, we can refer additional business to them. But sometimes we work with construction personnel who have not completed one of our training sessions. It&rsquo;s one thing to explain a process over the phone, but going over the procedure and then having them view it online clarifies things and gives installers the knowhow to proceed with confidence. And the videos are not only advantageous to us and installers, they can also protect homeowners by providing clear methods and procedures that can help ensure the proper installation of their <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">radiant heat<\/span> systems.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Watch for <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span>&rsquo;s new online video library launch, and take advantage of the information provided by <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span>. In addition to our superior customer services, <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">radiant heat<\/span> systems are at the top of their class and can be customized to accommodate virtually any type of <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">radiant heat<\/span> application. For more information on installing an interior or exterior radiant heating system before next winter, call a <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> pro at <b>888.488.9276.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Estimating the Cost of a <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Radiant Heat<\/span> System One of the most common questions among prospective buyers of <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" 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