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Frequently Asked Questions
About Smart Thermostats
A smart thermostat replaces your existing old-fashioned time clock and wall-mounted dial thermostat, and makes it very easy to set more accurate time and temperature schedules for your heating via a mobile app.
In addition to making controlling your heating easier, the smart thermostat has the ability to turn the heating off when you leave your home, and turn it back on before you get back, so you never have to worry about wasting money by heating an empty home. Our smart thermostat also draws information about the local weather forecast via the internet, and adjusts the heating accordingly. It can also detect when doors and windows have been left open and prompt you to turn your heating off if required.
According to an independent study undertaken on behalf of the manufacturer, a smart thermostat could save up to 24% by turning off the heating when nobody is home plus an additional 7% by responding to the local weather; giving a total saving of 31%.
Our smart thermostat is designed to work with any gas boiler, whether it is a combi boiler or a conventional system with a cylinder. All our installation engineers are Gas Safe registered and highly experienced in connecting control systems to all types of gas boiler. Please note that it is a criminal offence for any person who is not Gas Safe registered to work on any gas appliance.
In short, yes. Our smart thermostats control your heating via a mobile app. This is the easiest and most convenient way to set schedules, much quicker and more intuitive than programming an existing heating timeclock. Internet connectivity gives you the additional benefit of being able to control your heating with your voice using Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit.
About Smart Radiator Valves
Any existing thermostatic radiator valve can be upgraded to a smart radiator valve simply by replacing the valve head. Smart radiator valves allow you to control each radiator independently, setting unique on/off times and temperature settings for each room and making sure that you never waste money by heating empty rooms. Our smart radiator valves can either work alongside your existing heating controls, or be paired with our smart thermostat to provide a complete home heating control solution.
Every home, lifestyle, working pattern and the way that you use your home is different, which makes it hard to give an accurate answer. The more active your home and the busier your schedule, the more you will save.
As a guide, heating your bedrooms typically accounts for around 40% of your heating bill. Smart radiator valves make it easily achievable to reduce the heating time for your bedrooms by as much as 70% by turning these radiators off when the rooms are empty, for example when you are downstairs watching television or working from home. This would result in a 28% saving on your total heating bill; if you choose to control additional rooms, the savings could be even greater.
Our smart radiator valves are designed to work with the vast majority of radiators. If your existing radiator has a thermostatic radiator valve fitted, it is a simple case of replacing the valve head. If your radiators so not currently have thermostatic radiator valves fitted, don’t worry. As highly experienced Gas Safe registered engineers we can fit these for you; please contact us for prices.
In short, yes. Our smart radiator valves are controlled via the mobile app. This is the easiest and most convenient way to set schedules, much quicker and more intuitive than programming an existing heating timeclock.
Installation & Warranty
Currently, we only install in West and South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas. There are postcode checkers on every page so you can confirm that your area is covered before you buy.
We aim to complete all installations within 14 days of you placing your order.
Smart thermostat installation and setup typically takes up to 90 minutes, plus an additional 15 minutes per smart radiator valve if required.
A typical standalone installation of 3 smart radiator valves would take around 60 minutes, plus an extra 15 minutes per additional smart radiator valve.
Both our smart thermostats and smart radiator valves come with a 5-year manufacturers warranty when professionally installed by Home Smart.
Maintenance
As our smart radiator valves use advanced communication technology, battery life is generally in excess of 2 years. The current battery level of each smart radiator valve can be viewed on the app. Each smart radiator valve uses 2 AA batteries, we recommend using high-quality alkaline batteries. Detailed instructions on battery replacement can be found in the app.
Start Saving in 4 Simple Steps
1. Buy Online
Browse the options and select your chosen solution, then check out securely online.
2. Confirmation
Our friendly service department will contact you to arrange your installation date.
3. Installation
Our professional installation and setup process takes around 90 minutes to complete.
4. Start Saving
Relax in your warm home, knowing that you are no longer wasting energy.
