Programmers and Controls
An effective central heating system should supply heating to your home when you need it.
Programmers and controls provide you with that full control of your heating and hot water.
We will explain the options available and answer any questions you might have about which one is right for your home.
Heating and hot water when you need it
Imagine a household heating system that provides piping hot water all day long, even though the house itself is empty while everyone is out at work or school. This would be a wasteful system because it expends energy producing hot water that is not required. An effective heating system should supply heating and hot water only at appropriate times of the day. Central heating programmers and controls help to do this by regulating the times at which heating and hot water are produced.
It is important for a central heating system to use a good quality programmer. At Home Heating, we often install central heating programmers and controls produced by ACL Drayton. Drayton is an established manufacturer, and it has a reputation for high quality, reliable products. Its programmers and controls have a number of useful features. For example, a Drayton control can run twice daily ‘on’ phases, with heating and hot water activated at different times. Drayton controllers are also flexible, enabling users to create a heating schedule based on a daily, weekly or weekday/weekend cycle.
Smart Internet Connected Thermostats and Radiator Valves
Have you ever wanted to heat your house before you get home? Perhaps you’ve wanted to turn off the heating in an unused room? Or check your energy usage from your phone?
We can help you choose the best boiler and system for your home saving you time and money.
The new smart internet-connected heating and hot water thermostat from Bosch makes everything easy and gives you complete control. You can decide the times, temperatures and which rooms you want to heat, all from your smart device, wherever you are.
Or, let the EasyControl take over, sensing your presence and anticipating your routines, saving energy when you’re out and about while ensuring the house is warm for when you return.
Wireless Thermostats
Wireless thermostats do not require wired cables and this may mean less disruption during installation.
Intelligent Programmable Thermostats
Combining the features of a programmer and thermostat, a programmable thermostat can help heating systems run more efficiently. A programmable thermostat user can set the time at which heating is switched on and also set the temperature to which a room should be heated.
Programmers and controls are just one component in a heating system. Other components such as thermostatic radiator valves also regulate temperature and help to create a heating system that reduces unnecessary usage and promotes energy conservation.