So I finally bit the bullet and installed heat cables under my driveway last winter. Honestly, best decision ever. No more shoveling at 6 AM or slipping around like a penguin on ice. Sure, it bumped up my electricity bill a bit, but man, the convenience is totally worth it. I'm curious if anyone else has had luck with them, or maybe used them in gutters or roofs or something?
I installed heat cables on my roof edges and gutters a couple years back after a nasty ice dam caused water to leak into my attic. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—seemed like a gimmick—but they've been surprisingly effective. Haven't had any ice buildup issues since. My electricity bill went up a little too, but compared to the cost of repairing water damage... totally worth it. Curious though, did you notice if your driveway cables take long to warm up? Mine seem to kick in pretty quick, thankfully.
