{"id":5150,"date":"2018-05-07T15:01:35","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T21:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/?p=5150"},"modified":"2025-08-25T10:59:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T16:59:40","slug":"may-hotnews-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/hotnews\/may-hotnews-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"May HotNews Newsletter – Snow Melting System Design"},"content":{"rendered":"

Purchasing a snow melting system<\/a><\/strong> for your personal or commercial property is an important investment that can increase your property value. Radiant heat<\/span> systems are versatile and easy to customize so they can be installed in most mediums, including concrete<\/span>, asphalt<\/span> and brick or stone pavers<\/span>. Snow melting systems are fully automated, and can add a level of safety and convenience to your property during cold winter months.<\/p>\n

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When considering a snow melting system, the process of purchasing and installing begins with the design. This is where working with experienced professionals pays off. Warmzone<\/span>’s design and engineering services<\/a><\/strong> are second to none, which is one more reason why construction professionals regularly turn to Warmzone<\/span> when it comes to installing radiant heat<\/span>.<\/p>\n

While designing a snow melting system may seem like a simple matter of using the proper components, the fact is that quality components are only a small part of the process. Radiant heating systems are only as good as their installations, so proper design is crucial. Successful installations are made easier with well thought out and planned designs, which are key to the system’s proper performance.<\/p>\n

There are important factors that must be taken into consideration when designing a snow melting system. Some of the initial factors that should be considered are the available power and the square<\/span> footage of the area<\/span> to be heated. These factors can help determine the operating cost of the system, which is usually less than hiring a professional snow removal service. (A simple formula to determine operating cost has been included below.)<\/p>\n

In regards to the power requirements, homeowners should be familiar with the following basic guidelines. One 30-amp breaker supplies enough power to heat a 170-square<\/span> foot area<\/span>. To heat a driveway of 350-square<\/span> feet, two 30-amp breakers (or one 60-amp breaker) would be needed. Homeowners can check their home’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 when looking to install radiant heat<\/span>, the bottom line when it comes to power requirements is that an electrician<\/span> is ultimately the one to address all the power issues. If you have questions about available power, contact Warmzone<\/span> and we’ll be happy to assist you.<\/p>\n

After you have measured the area<\/span> that needs to be heated and evaluated your power availability, it’s time to consider the system’s location and weather conditions. This includes altitude, average snowfall, and average winter temperature. Using these factors will help determine what layout and components will be best suited to your project. The basic components needed for an automated snow melting system include an aerial- or pavement-mount snow sensor, a heating element, and master controller. A good design will also include all the breaker and power-related information for the system.<\/p>\n

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Example of a snow melting system in action.<\/p><\/div>\n

The design process can be daunting, but not for the professionals at Warmzone<\/span> who have years of experience designing custom radiant heat<\/span> systems for all types of applications. At Warmzone<\/span>, a snow melting system can be designed and installed on virtually any property. And Warmzone<\/span> offers a variety of the industry’s most proven and trusted products. Each system at Warmzone<\/span> is carefully custom designed, and includes a detailed CAD that includes layout, load calculations, breaker sizes, number of breakers, and system performance expectations. Having a system designed by professionals at Warmzone<\/span> also gives you options when it comes to your budget. if you don’t want to heat an entire area<\/span>, the system can be designed to heat any size or shape of area<\/span>.  A few options include:<\/p>\n