How much does it cost to operate snow melt systems?
The commonest questions people have about snow melt systems pertain to costs — both for installation and operation. The operating costs to run snow melt systems will vary greatly depending upon factors such as the severity of the winter. Another factor is whether you choose to purchase a system with manual or automatic controls. On average an hydronic snowmelt systems costs roughly $.14 to $.25 a sq. ft. per continuous hour of operation, depending on your location. The time to melt snow off a driveway (per storm) is usually just a few hours.
