The Brothers that just do Gutters in Hartford, CT offers heated gutter systems to homeowners in Hartford, Enfield, Glastonbury, and the surrounding areas. Heated gutters are an ideal solution for the winter months when snow and ice build-up can cause expensive damage to your home. A heated gutter system uses self-regulating heat tape that is threaded into your gutters and downspouts to warm the gutter during winter and prevent snow and ice build-up.

The Benefits of Heated Gutters

Heated gutters can help protect your home from expensive damage caused by ice and snow build-up during harsh winters. Ice damming is a common problem that occurs when snow melts on the roof and refreezes near the edge of the gutter. This can lead to water pooling and eventually seeping into the roof and walls of your home. Ice and snow build-up on your roof’s edges can also be a hazard for people below and can cause the gutters to pull away from you home, crack, or fall off.

The Benefits of Professional Installation

Professional installation of heated gutters ensures that the system is properly installed and working correctly. The Brothers that just do Gutters in Hartford, CT have years of experience installing heated gutter systems and can provide you with the best solution for your home. They can also provide you with advice on the best type of heated gutter system for your home and help you maintain it throughout the winter months.

When installing heat tape, there are many things to consider. One aspect to examine is spacing, depending on the roof’s pitch and the soffit’s length. We install the heated cable into your gutters and downspouts. The preferred method is to install the heat cable under a gutter guard. We strongly recommend a gutter guard because it can protect the cable and help trap the heat —making the entire system function more effectively. Using this method will help prevent many concerns associated with ice dams.

To power the heat tape, a premade length of heat tape or a GFCI Plug-in cord-set can be connected to an existing outdoor outlet —eliminating the need to hardwire. If there is no existing outdoor outlet, or your particular setup makes these options impractical, we may suggest that you consult an electrician for the final power hookup.