The best-value 100 ft roof kit here, from a long-running brand with a published listing and warranty. Plug it into a GFCI outlet on a shingle roof.
Amazon $66.99The Easy Heat ADKS-500 100 ft is the better heat cable overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The Easy Heat ADKS-500 100 ft leads on value. The Easy Heat ADKS-500 100 ft costs $42 less ($66.99 vs $108.99).
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A 100 ft plug-in roof and gutter kit with clips in the box, for a typical house eave. It costs more per foot than the Frost King and Easy Heat kits of the same length.
Amazon $108.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Easy Heat ADKS-500 100 ft for value ($0.67 per ft ($66.99, 100 ft) vs $1.09 per ft ($108.99, 100 ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every roof & gutter heat cable; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Easy Heat ADKS-500 100 ft | HEATIT HIRD 100 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 35% | 78 $0.67 per ft ($66.99, 100 ft) | 56 $1.09 per ft ($108.99, 100 ft) |
| Heating type 20% | 25 constant wattage | 25 constant wattage |
| Thermostat 10% | 0 no built-in thermostat | 0 no built-in thermostat |
| Ready to install 10% | 100 plugs in out of the box, roof clips included | 100 plugs in out of the box, roof clips included |
| Safety 10% | 60 UL/CSA listed | 60 ETL/CSA listed |
| Warranty 15% | 11 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Easy Heat ADKS-500 100 ft | HEATIT HIRD 100 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 100 ft | 100 ft |
| Rated output | 5 W/ft | 5 W/ft |
| Total watts | 500 W | 500 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Heating type | Constant wattage | Constant wattage |
| Built-in thermostat | No | No |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Plugs in |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 6 ft | 6 ft |
| Roof clips included | Yes | Yes |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | UL, CSA | ETL, CSA |
| Ground-fault protection | GFCI outlet required | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
