Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an apparatus for melting ice and snow which includes a pad means; a pump means; a heater means; a temperature regulation means; and a pump control means is disclosed. The pad means includes a top panel, a bottom panel and two end panels. The top panel has evenly spaced vertical integral channels which run the length of the pad means. The bottom panel has evenly spaced horizontal integral channels which run the width of the pad means. The vertical channels and the horizontal channels are in fluid communication with each other. The pad means is in fluid communication with the pump means and the heater means and is also in electrical communication with the temperature regulation means and the pump control means. The pump control means is in electrical communication with the pump means.