HEATIT HIRD 240 ft
#4 in Roof & gutterFull review
The cheapest way per foot to cover a long roof edge with a plug-in kit. Check that the outlet circuit has room for it.
Amazon $142.99$142.99
The HEATIT HIRD 240 ft is the better heat cable overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The HEATIT HIRD 240 ft leads on safety. The Frost King RC200 200 ft costs $6.93 less ($136.06 vs $142.99).
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Frost King RC200 200 ft
#9 in Roof & gutterFull review
A long, low-cost constant-wattage kit for a large shingle roof edge with gutters and downspouts.
Amazon $136.06$136.06
Which should you buy?
- Choose the HEATIT HIRD 240 ft for safety (ETL/CSA listed vs no cable safety listing stated).
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 | HEATIT HIRD 240 ft | Frost King RC200 200 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 83 $0.60 per ft ($142.99, 240 ft) | 77 $0.68 per ft ($136.06, 200 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 ETL/CSA listed | 0 no cable safety listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| HEATIT HIRD 240 ft | Frost King RC200 200 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 240 ft | 200 ft |
| Rated output | 5 W/ft | 5 W/ft |
| Total watts | 1,200 W | 1,000 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 | - |
| Roof clips included | Yes | Yes |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | ETL, CSA | - |