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How much does it cost to operate snow melt systems?

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Question: How much does it cost to operate snow melt systems?
The commonest questions people have about snow melt systems pertain to costs -- both for installation and operation.
Answer: The operating costs to run snow melt systems will vary greatly depending upon factors such as the severity of the winter. Another factor is whether you choose to purchase a system with manual or automatic controls. But a typical snow melt system in Buffalo, NY may cost about "$0.25-$.50/ square foot" to operate each year, while the same snow melt system in Richmond, VA would likely cost "$.10-$.25/square foot," according to John Sweaney, design engineer at Watts Radiant.

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