A low-cost self-regulating roof kit with clips in the box. The listing gives no safety listing or warranty.
Amazon $104.99
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.
- 100 ftLength
- $0.67/ftPrice per foot
- 5 W/ftOutput
- Constant wattageType
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Lowest price per foot of the 100 ft kits here
- UL and CSA listed, with a two-year warranty
- Clips and spacers included
- Constant-wattage cable must not touch or cross itself
- Not for metal or flat roofs
- Needs a GFCI-protected outlet
The Easy Heat ADKS family
Every Easy Heat ADKS model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own use.
| Model | Length | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Heat ADKS-500 100 ft (this one) | 100 ft | 3.2/5 | $66.99 |
| Easy Heat ADKS-1000 200 ft | 200 ft | 3.3/5 | $121.90 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its use. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | ADKS-500 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heated length | 100 ft |
| Rated output | 5 W/ft |
| Total watts | 500 W |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Heating type | Constant wattage |
| Built-in thermostat | No |
| Installation | |
| Connection | Plugs in |
| Cold lead (power cord) | 6 ft |
| Roof clips included | Yes |
| Safety and warranty | |
| Safety listing | UL, CSA |
| Ground-fault protection | GFCI outlet required |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this use
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 $142.99A self-regulating 60 ft roof cable with clips, at about $1.33 a foot. The listing gives no safety listing or warranty.
Amazon $79.99Compare
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