Benefits of Gutter Heating Cables

Prevent Ice and Snow Buildup in Your Gutters

Gutter heating cables are designed to prevent ice and snow buildup in gutters, downspouts, and roof valleys. Here are some of the added benefits of a high-quality gutter heating cable system:

Prevents ice dam formation:

Gutter heating cables prevent ice dams from forming. Ice dams occur when the snow on your roof melts and then refreezes into your gutters. Heat escapes from the home which melts some of the ice and snow on the roof. Because the gutter is far enough away from the escaping home’s heat, much of the ice in the gutter will stay frozen. The melted water is then trapped and slowly works its way up the roof until it finds a way to leak into your home. Properly installed heating cables prevent ice dam formation on the lower parts of the shingle line, the gutters, and roof valleys.

Protects against roof damage:

Gutter heating cables protect against roof damage caused by ice dams. When ice dams form, they cause water to back up under your shingles into your home. It goes without saying that unwanted water in the home damages your roof, ceiling, drywall, carpet, and more. As a homeowner, seeing water seeping through your ceiling can be unnerving. Customers call The Gutter Boys in a panic because not only do they want to remove the ice in the gutters, but they want to ensure that it never happens again! It’s that disruptive. Heated cable systems add heat where it’s needed most, which then protects your home from costly water damage. After you invest in a gutter heating cable system, winter won’t have to be a time to worry about ice dams any longer.

Prevents gutter damage:

Gutter heating cables prevent damage to your gutters caused by ice buildup. When ice accumulates in your gutters, it causes them to bend, warp, or even detach from your home. The busiest months of the year for seamless gutter installation are February and March, when fallen gutters need to be replaced due to heavy ice accumulation. With heated cables, you get peace of mind throughout the winter knowing you have to perform zero maintenance because of their self-regulating feature. The cables turn off when temperatures are above freezing, but turn on when they are needed, preventing the formation of ice in the gutters.

Saves energy:

Gutter heating cables save energy by reducing the need for constant heating during the winter months. By preventing ice buildup, your home's heating system doesn't have to work as hard to keep your home warm. Beyond that, our cables are professionally installed by certified electricians, who use only the highest quality products on the market. You cannot find our cables in big box stores. They are top-of-the-line heating cables designed to work effectively and efficiently.

Easy to install:

Gutter heating cables are easy to install and can be added to most gutters and roofs. Although professional installation isn’t necessary, we do recommend it. Again, homeowners are able to pick up cheaper heating cables from big box stores, but these cables are not effective, don’t last long, and end up wasting money. Electricity is not something a novice should ever work with, and installing heating cables is no exception. Dedicated electrical work must be done to ensure your home is safe, while allowing the cables to protect it. While the upfront cost is surely more of an investment in the beginning, installing quality cables, with properly installed electrical circuits and outlets, will save a lot of money in the long run.

Improves safety:

Gutter heating cables improve safety around your home by preventing the formation of icicles, which can fall and potentially cause injury to people or damage to property below. Ice is very heavy, weighing hundreds or even thousands of pounds, and is downright dangerous if left to form. With heat, ice cannot form, and that’s a great thing!

In the end, the best way to solve the ice problem is to make sure ice can’t form, and the only way to do that is with the addition of heat. Every home is different, and the circumstances when—or if—ice will form varies, but it will no doubt form at least once every few years. Protect your home with high-quality gutter heating cables.

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