{"id":4703,"date":"2017-07-03T07:35:26","date_gmt":"2017-07-03T13:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/?p=4703"},"modified":"2025-08-25T10:59:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T16:59:52","slug":"power-requirements-and-operating-costs-of-a-heated-driveway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/hotnews\/power-requirements-and-operating-costs-of-a-heated-driveway\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Requirements and Operating Costs of a Heated Driveway"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Understanding the Power Requirements for a Heated Driveway<\/h3>\n<p>Are you looking to <a title=\"Tips for installing a heated driveway\" href=\"\/radiant-heat-resources\/installation-tips\/heated-driveway-install\/\">install a radiant heated driveway<\/a> for your home or business? If so, one of the first questions you need to answer is whether you have the necessary power requirements. In most cases, having the power needed 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> an efficient radiant snow melting system is not a problem. However, prior to any installation, customers must ensure that they do meet the power requirements for heating their driveways and or walks.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2997\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/hotnews-calgary-heated-driveway.jpg\" alt=\"Heated driveway with four heated tire tracks\" width=\"338\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/hotnews-calgary-heated-driveway.jpg 338w, https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/hotnews-calgary-heated-driveway-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>So, just how does one go about determining the power requirements for heating a specific <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> and how does one know whether the necessary power is available? First of all, you don&rsquo;t have to figure this out by yourself. <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 reps are happy to work with you to not only help you determine the necessary power requirements, but to design a system that best meets your specific snow melting and budget needs.<\/p>\n<p>But homeowners should be aware of some basic guidelines when shopping for <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>. For example, one 30-amp breaker supplies enough power to heat a 170-<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 <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>. To heat a driveway of 350-<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> feet, two 30-amp breakers (or one 60-amp breaker) would be needed. Homeowners can check their home&rsquo;s main breaker panel to see the power coming into the house. (Typical homes feature either two 100 amp panels or two 200 amp breakers. These are located at the top of the main breaker box, above the main breaker panel.) But the bottom line, in terms of power requirements, is that an <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_8b786adc12c7e76cce92156730b3dab9\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">electrician<\/span> is ultimately the one to address all power issues. If you have questions about available power, talk with <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> as well as a qualified <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_8b786adc12c7e76cce92156730b3dab9\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">electrician<\/span> to make certain there are no issues should you choose to move forward with the installation.<\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re unsure of 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 of your driveway, no worries; <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> can calculate that for you too. In most areas, using a special state-of-the-art technology, <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> can measure 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> of your driveway while talking on the phone with you. Our helpful staff will work closely with you to ensure that 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 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> is measured correctly and the power requirements are therefore calculated properly.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_04dc12d918a3d6a484d5de28aa97be9c\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Zoning<\/span> Your Driveway Heating System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On rare occasions when there is insufficient power available to operate a large driveway heating system, the <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 can be laid out in <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_6195c053eb338de88698c0bde821b9a9\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">zones<\/span>. Each zone is powered separately. As a storm first hits, zone 1 would power up and melt the snow in that <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> of the driveway. After zone 1, zone 2 would then activate to melt the snow in that <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> of the driveway. Click here for more detailed information about <a title=\"Zoning for heated driveway systems with limited power availability\" href=\"\/blog\/hotnews\/need-power-for-your-snowmelt-system\/\"><span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_04dc12d918a3d6a484d5de28aa97be9c\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">zoning<\/span> your heated driveway<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Determining the Operating Cost of an Electric Heated Driveway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Homeowners are also keen to know the general operating costs of a heated driveway. Because radiant snow melting systems are specially designed for the specific demands of the average temperature and snowfall of their location, no two <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 exactly alike. However, there is a formula that can be used to help you determine the approximate operating cost of a snow melting system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>General Guidelines to Determine a Heated Driveway&rsquo;s Operating Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>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 heated.&nbsp;(The average American home has an 800 <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 driveway.)<\/li>\n<li>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 (37 watts per sq. ft. 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.<\/li>\n<li>Divide this number by 1,000 to convert to kilowatts.<\/li>\n<li>Look up the kilowatts-per-hour rate from the local power utility company.<\/li>\n<li>Multiply the kilowatts by 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> rate. This gives you the cost-per-hour of usage for the snow melting system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>EXAMPLE for heating an 800 <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 driveway: <\/strong><br>\n800 (sq.ft.) x 37 (watts) = 29,600 (total watts).<\/p>\n<p>29,600 divided by 1,000 = 29.6 kw per hour. (This is what the power company will charge you per one hour of operation.) The average utility rate is .12 cents, therefore: 29.6 x .12 = $3.55. The cost of operation would be $3.55 per hour.<\/p>\n<p>The operating cost of an&nbsp;<a title=\"Automated heated driveway systems\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/automated-heated-driveways\/\">automated snow melting<\/a>&nbsp;system is typically less than that of hiring a professional snow removal service. And <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> can help to extend the life of <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_568f830d3e920efaca9c000fbe6aa146\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">concrete<\/span> driveways and keeps them from being subjected to abrasive snow removal methods or harsh snowmelt chemicals or salt. Safety is particularly important for business owners who wish to avoid costly litigation due to personal injuries caused by slick ice. For more information on driveway heating systems, call <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> today at <strong>888.488.9276<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other helpful, informative web pages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a title=\"ClearZone snow melting systems\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/clearzone\/\">ClearZone snow melting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"All about radiant driveway heating systems\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/about-heated-driveways\/\">Heated Driveways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Tips for installing a heated driveway\" href=\"\/radiant-heat-resources\/installation-tips\/heated-driveway-install\/\">Installing a Heated Driveway<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Snow melting system installation tips\" href=\"\/radiant-heat-resources\/installation-tips\/\">Snow Melting System Installation Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding the Power Requirements for a Heated Driveway Are you looking to install a radiant heated driveway for your home or business? 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