Some areas of Alaska, for example, can get more than 100 inches of snow per year. But salesman Scott Edwards of Urell Inc., a Wirsbo dealer in Watertown, MA, says that most systems can accommodate that much snowfall and more. It seems that no matter what system a customer buys, the best way to control any system is through an automatic sensor. Whenever the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, a sensor fires up the system to heat the slab. This way, clients can have 24-hour protection, even during those late night storms.
Systems are available for both new construction or retrofit applications.
In areas such as Alaska, Maine, New York, or even the chilly parts of the sunshine state of California, a snow melting system can pay for itself in less than two seasons, says Rapp. The average unit melts snow and ice at a rate of one inch per hour, which can accommodate most storms. Kids may not appreciate an easy access to school, but most adults can do without the hazards of shoveling, or of tires spinning in the driveway. A snow and ice melting system can brave almost any wintry elements and improve the quality of your client's property and lifestyle.