WarmlyYours Ice Shield 80 ft
#8 in Roof & gutterFull review
A well-documented 80 ft kit for a shingle roof, with plenty of clips in the box.
Amazon $87.24$87.24
The WarmlyYours Ice Shield 80 ft is the better heat cable overall, rated 3.0 to 2.7. The WarmlyYours Ice Shield 80 ft leads on safety. The Frost King RC60 60 ft costs $22.46 less ($64.78 vs $87.24).
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Frost King RC60 60 ft
#12 in Roof & gutterFull review
A small pre-assembled kit for one ice-dam spot on a shingle roof.
Amazon $64.78$64.78
Which should you buy?
- Choose the WarmlyYours Ice Shield 80 ft for safety (cUL/CSA/cETLus 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 | WarmlyYours Ice Shield 80 ft | Frost King RC60 60 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 56 $1.09 per ft ($87.24, 80 ft) | 57 $1.08 per ft ($64.78, 60 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 cUL/CSA/cETLus listed | 0 no cable safety listing stated |
| Warranty 15% | 11 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| WarmlyYours Ice Shield 80 ft | Frost King RC60 60 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 80 ft | 60 ft |
| Rated output | 5 W/ft | 5 W/ft |
| Total watts | 400 W | 300 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 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 | cUL, CSA, cETLus | - |
| Ground-fault protection | GFCI outlet required | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |