If you are based within a 20-mile radius of Brackley, in areas such as Banbury, Northampton, Milton Keynes or Oxfordshire, and you are looking to upgrade your thermostat to smarter alternatives, then you don't want to miss out on the amazing new features some smart thermostats have to offer...
New and innovative features are becoming available on a selection of smart thermostat models enabling you to greatly enhance your home heating experience. Elements Heating installations install Smart thermostats across Northampton, Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Banbury, and any surrounding area! Get in touch to find out more!
Useful features available on Smart Thermostats
Multi-room smart controls
As the name suggests, multiroom control means you’ll be able to control the temperature of any room in your home separately. Perfect for those looking to save energy where it's not needed and for households with differing opinions when it comes to the perfect temperature!
Hot water control (Smart setback)
Efficiently monitor when you are likely to need hot water, so your central heating system at home is always ready to provide you with hot water as and when you need it. The Smart setback feature helps you save money on your heating costs!
'Geofencing' intelligence
Smart thermostats with ‘Geofencing’ technology tie into a wider network of smart home devices and can tell when you are home and when you are away - adjusting your heating accordingly for greater convenience and efficiency. ‘Geofencing’ is a must-have feature for those looking to tie their smart thermostat into their smart home network.
Holiday Mode
Thinking of getting away? Save money by opting for a smart thermostat feature called 'holiday mode'. As you’ve likely guessed, holiday mode allows you to save money whilst you are away on holiday, by turning on/off your heating remotely!
Energy Reports and Insights
Energy reports provide in-depth information about how you use your heating and cooling and allows you insights into where you can save and when you are using your heating the most.
How to use a smart thermostat properly?
When it comes to earlier, analogue designs, the device itself is generally indicated in degrees, and the operation is straightforward: simply rotate the temperature dial until the required temperature is attained. Digital thermostats are typically more difficult to use, but the principle is similar in that there will be buttons to click to increase or decrease the temperature until the perfect setting is discovered. Finally, the temperature sensor on an electronic thermostat functions similarly to an analogue instrument. The thermostat turns off the heating when it senses the proper temperature level. The thermostat's primary function is to maintain a steady temperature throughout the home.
More modern thermostats may even be smart thermostats,' such as the Nest Learning Thermostat, which can, as the name implies, 'learn' what settings are often used in the home and switch the home heating on and off based on these patterns. Depending on the setup, these thermostats may also be connected to the home internet network through WIFI and operated via a smartphone app, tablet, or computer. These sophisticated systems are difficult to top for individuals who demand complete control over their home's temperature.
What is the optimum temperature to set your smart thermostat to?
When we talk about the "right setting," it might imply various things to different individuals because we all feel more at ease at different temperatures. Some of us prefer a heated house, while others choose to sit in a cooler setting. Most individuals set their central heating system at a temperature between 18 and 21 degrees. In the winter, older individuals may prefer to have the heater set a bit higher.
We advise that you start at the bottom of the scale and work your way up. The reason for this is that having your system set lower will save you money on energy costs. Even a one-degree shift in heating may save a lot of money throughout the year, so having it set a little lower is obviously useful. Adding thermostatic radiator valves might also aid individuals who desire a bit more control over their heating at the room level.
Interested in getting smart controls installed with your new central heating system?
If you are based anywhere in Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, or Buckinghamshire, in areas such as Milton Keynes, Banbury, or Brackley, and you want a Smart Controls system installed to control your central heating, just give us a call on 07875 344794 and we will be more than happy to help!
