Energy efficiency is one of the most important things that homeowners based in South Wales have to keep on top of nowadays. With energy prices soaring recently, there is a higher demand for making sure that you keep on top of your energy spending. So with that in mind, Green Flame Plumbing and Heating have put together a list of some of the best features that a smart thermostat has to offer, as we believe getting a smart thermostat installed is the easiest thing you can do to quickly and effectively improve your home's energy efficiency.
What are some of the best features that a smart thermostat has to offer?
Multi-room smart controls allow you to choose which room to heat
Multiroom control means that no matter where you are in the house, you’ll be able to control the temperature of any room in your home separately. This feature is ideal for those looking to save energy where it's not needed and for households with differing opinions when it comes to the perfect temperature, as well as for those households that are larger in size!
Control your hot water as well as your central heating
Smart thermostats allow you to 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: They're called SMART thermostats for a reason!
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.
Save money with Holiday mode when you're abroad
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! You may think that you should just turn off your home's heating entirely while you're away to save more money, but in actual fact, you are much more likely to get boiler trouble if you start your heating up again after a lengthy hiatus, whereas if you keep your heating on a low, holiday mode setting while you're away, you will ensure that your heating turns on every now and then to ensure that your encounter no heating problems on your return!
Get Energy Reports and Insights
A smart thermostat installation will come with energy reports that provide in-depth information about how you use your heating and cooling and provide you with insights into where you can save and when you are using your heating the most, so you can learn from your habits and optimise your home's central heating.
