Frost King RC100 100 ft vs HEATIT 5HTM 100 ft Kit

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The HEATIT 5HTM 100 ft Kit rates 3.4 among pipe freeze protection heat cables; the Frost King RC100 100 ft rates 2.8 among roof & gutter ones. The Frost King RC100 100 ft costs $16.01 less ($95.98 vs $111.99).

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Frost King RC100 100 ft vs HEATIT 5HTM 100 ft Kit

Scores side by side

These two sit in different use classes (pipe freeze protection and roof & gutter), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own use peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightHEATIT 5HTM 100 ft KitFrost King RC100 100 ft
Overall rating3.4/52.8/5
Value 35%55 $1.12 per ft ($111.99, 100 ft)62 $0.96 per ft ($95.98, 100 ft)
Heating type 20%100 self-regulating25 constant wattage
Thermostat 10%0 no built-in thermostat0 no built-in thermostat
Ready to install 10%100 plugs in out of the box100 plugs in out of the box, roof clips included
Safety 10%60 ETL listed0 no cable safety listing stated
Warranty 15%0 warranty not published, scored as none0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

HEATIT 5HTM 100 ft KitFrost King RC100 100 ft
Heating
Heated length100 ft100 ft
Rated output5 W/ft5 W/ft
Total watts-500 W
Voltage120 V120 V
Heating typeSelf-regulatingConstant wattage
Built-in thermostatNoNo
Largest pipe2 in-
Installation
ConnectionPlugs inPlugs in
Roof clips included-Yes
Safety and warranty
Safety listingETL-

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