As with most heating systems, electric underfloor heating is controlled by the use of a thermostat. Depending on the type of thermostat installed the underfloor heating system can be programmed to come on and off at set times, or even when the temperature falls / reaches a pre-set level.
Choosing the correct thermostat for use with your underfloor heating system is key to ensuring that the system works both correctly and efficiently, helping to save money on energy bills.
Warmup offer three types of underfloor heating thermostats:
Smart:
A smart thermostat can connect to the internet and is the most advanced type of thermostat available from Warmup. Smart thermostats offer the most features for control of the system, as such they can offer the greatest efficiency and help generate the largest savings on energy bills. A smart thermostat can be controlled via a mobile phone app, taking advantage of the smart phone’s location settings allows the smart thermostat to control your heating automatically whilst ensuring your home will always be at the ideal temperature using as little energy as possible.
Programmable:
A programable thermostat allow you to set both time and temperature. You program the heating to be on or off by setting up target temperatures and times – the thermostat takes care of the rest, ensuring you have got the right temperature at the right time. Active Energy Management, found in some Warmup programmable thermostats can help you save up to 10% off energy bills by helping you find the ideal temperature for your room.
Manual:
Manual thermostats are the easiest to use. Simply set the desired temperature, and then switch on or off at your desire. A manual thermostat has limited energy saving capability, and is therefore best suited in rooms that have the same heating requirement all day, every day, or where the heating requirements are infrequent - perhaps a guest bathroom.