Frost King RC200 200 ft

Last updated: November 9, 2026

Frost King RC200 200 ft
3.0/5#9 of 12 in roof & gutter heat cables
3.0

A long, low-cost constant-wattage kit for a large shingle roof edge with gutters and downspouts.

  • 200 ftLength
  • $0.68/ftPrice per foot
  • 5 W/ftOutput
  • Constant wattageType
Check price at Amazon$136.06

Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Low price per foot for a long run
  • Pre-assembled with shingle clips and spacers
Cons
  • Shingle roofs only, not metal roofs
  • Frost King publishes no warranty or safety listing for the kit
  • Draws 1,000 W, so give it its own circuit or close to it

The Frost King RC roof cable family

Every Frost King RC roof cable model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own use.

ModelLengthRatingPrice
Frost King RC60 60 ft60 ft2.7/5$64.78
Frost King RC100 100 ft100 ft2.8/5$95.98
Frost King RC200 200 ft (this one)200 ft3.0/5$136.06

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 numberRC200
Heating
Heated length200 ft
Rated output5 W/ft
Total watts1,000 W
Voltage120 V
Heating typeConstant wattage
Built-in thermostatNo
Installation
ConnectionPlugs in
Roof clips includedYes

Alternatives in this use

HEATIT HIRD 100 ft

A 100 ft plug-in roof and gutter kit with clips in the box, for a typical house eave. It costs more per foot than the Frost King and Easy Heat kits of the same length.

Amazon $108.99
$108.99
100 ft$1.09/ftConstant

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