Controlling your heating system with a thermostat improves your home’s energy efficiency and temperature accuracy. However, research shows that many of us make costly mistakes when using thermostats. So how do you use this device effectively?

Setting the Right Temperature

Having the right temperature is essential to feeling comfortable in your home. However, many people tend to overheat the room. This leads to wasted energy, as well as restless nights. The difference between underfloor heating control thermostats and basic central heating systems is that they do not allow individual room temperature control.

A simple trick can help you with your central heating. Turn on the heat and set the radiator valve in your room to a comfortable level. Then set the valves in the other rooms to a lower level. Unused rooms should have closed doors and the radiators set at the lowest level.

What Is the Best Temperature for My Home?

The ideal comfort temperature is often a personal preference. However, setting the thermostat between 18°C and 20°C is suggested. Different systems offer specific advantages for controlling your home’s heating system, regardless of the model installed. Therefore, it is recommended that you evaluate the features of a thermostat before purchasing it to determine exactly which one is right for you.

Avoid High Temperatures to Heat Rooms Quickly

If you’ve just arrived at a cold house on a frigid winter day, turning the thermostat temperature up higher than usual may seem reasonable. But that won’t help you feel warm and cozy any faster. The reason is simple: a thermostat has no control over how fast your home warms up. It only sets the final temperature for your comfort level.

So let the heat come on ultimately until the set temperature is reached. This is when the thermostat turns the heat off until the temperature drops again.

Avoid Constant Use of the Heater

The best thing you can do for energy efficiency is turning down the heat when you’re not at home. The amount of heat your home loses is related to the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors. So the colder it is outside, the more heat it loses, and the warmer it is inside, the more heat it loses as well.

It is essential to reduce these levels of heat loss. The less you lose, the less energy your home will need to maintain a comfortable temperature.

How Do I Set Up My Thermostats To Control My Floor Heating?

This can get a little more complicated when your schedule changes. But, that’s where an in-floor heating system controlled by a smart thermostat can help. You can manage a heating system on your phone, offering a personalized “zone” based heating solution.

Don’t Turn off the Heat, but Use a Reverse Temperature

Many people turn off the heat completely when they leave the house. However, this can lead to mold growth and, in extreme conditions, broken pipes. A low temperature is an excellent idea to avoid unwanted complications during very cold weather. This doesn’t mean the heater is on when you’re not there, but it will be protected from dropping too low if you’re away for longer than expected.