I have deicing cable on my roof. I need it to prevent roof leaks, but is there any way to dial back the energy use? Roof deicing cable, also known as heat trace or heat tape, is a common solution to ...

MY AUGUST column about winterizing plumbing systems (pg. 44) generated a number of e-mails. Several questions were asked on using electric heat tapes. A memory long tucked away in the back recesses of ...

FAIRBANKS — Q: What is heat tape and when might I need it in my house? A: Do you rely on heat tape to prevent pipes from freezing in the winter? Summer is a good time to inspect visible heat tape ...