H&G Lifestyles 60 ft Roof Heat Cable
#6 in Roof & gutterFull review
A self-regulating 60 ft roof cable with clips, at about $1.33 a foot. The listing gives no safety listing or warranty.
Amazon $79.99$79.99
The H&G Lifestyles 60 ft Roof Heat Cable is the better heat cable overall, rated 3.1 to 3.0. The H&G Lifestyles 60 ft Roof Heat Cable leads on heating type. The WarmlyYours Ice Shield 80 ft wins on safety and value. The H&G Lifestyles 60 ft Roof Heat Cable costs $7.25 less ($79.99 vs $87.24).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the H&G Lifestyles 60 ft Roof Heat Cable for heating type (self-regulating vs constant wattage).
- Choose the WarmlyYours Ice Shield 80 ft for safety (cUL/CSA/cETLus listed vs no cable safety listing stated) and value ($1.09 per ft ($87.24, 80 ft) vs $1.33 per ft ($79.99, 60 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 | H&G Lifestyles 60 ft Roof Heat Cable | WarmlyYours Ice Shield 80 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 48 $1.33 per ft ($79.99, 60 ft) | 56 $1.09 per ft ($87.24, 80 ft) |
| Heating type 20% | 100 self-regulating | 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% | 0 no cable safety listing stated | 60 cUL/CSA/cETLus listed |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 11 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| H&G Lifestyles 60 ft Roof Heat Cable | WarmlyYours Ice Shield 80 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heated length | 60 ft | 80 ft |
| Rated output | 8 W/ft | 5 W/ft |
| Total watts | - | 400 W |
| Voltage | - | 120 V |
| Heating type | Self-regulating | Constant wattage |
| Built-in thermostat | No | No |
| Installation | ||
| Connection | Plugs in | Plugs in |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 5.4 ft | 6 ft |
| Roof clips included | Yes | Yes |
| Safety and warranty | ||
| Safety listing | None stated | cUL, CSA, cETLus |
| Ground-fault protection | - | GFCI outlet required |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |