CLR Thermostat Cover

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Knowing what the common features are and deciding which ones are must-haves for you can really help to narrow down your search for the best. Those who already use heating controls well Getting a smart thermostat as well could offer further savings, but if you already use a timer to schedule your heating you'll save less than someone who doesn't. When thermostats are able to communicate with boilers using a shared language, they can control boilers more efficiently. Rather than using basic on/off controls, the thermostat is able to coordinate with the boiler to vary outputs according to heating need.

You can see how much heating you're using Most let you view and monitor how much energy you're using, making it easier to see where you could save money.If it’s not a stupid question, what did you use this product for? (sorry, we just want to understand the needs of our customers better) For prevent tampering with air con controllers Potentially, yes. Smart thermostats enable you to reduce the amount of energy you use. If yours runs on fossil fuel, such as a gas or oil boiler, it will reduce your carbon emissions, heating your home in a more environmentally friendly manner. Yes, completely compatible. It is proven to not affect or restrict the performance of any Nest or Hive thermostats in any way. Not only is this cover entirely compatible, this particular size should also fit most models.

No. These products are keyed alike for exactly this reason. We do not want, say, the school caretaker having to take all 20 keys around the building with him or her. One key will open all the covers. Before fitting, we would always advise appropriate consultation should be carried out with all affected parties. We would also advise users to ensure that the heating is set at a reasonable level. Or, if you usually watch TV in the living room in the evening, you can keep your living room cosy, but turn the heating down or even off in any rooms you're not using. We bought this cover because my elderly mother keeps switching off the heating controls. This was the only product we found that would serve the purpose of stopping her doing that yet being able to access the controls ourselves.

Be aware that a smart thermostat doesn't solve underlying lifestyle choices or poor property insulation issues. While a learning thermostat can help, if you're likely to forget to use the app, or want your heating on full blast all the time, then you're unlikely to save money with a smart thermostat. Similarly, if you have a poorly insulated property it may be better to improve the energy efficiency of your home first.

In a 2021 survey of 315 Which? members, two thirds said they found their heating easier to schedule after installing a smart thermostat. So, if easy control is what you want, you're likely to get this by going 'smart' with your heating. Hive's estimate, for example, assumes an annual usage of 16,489 kWh – much higher than the average UK homes gas-usage figure of 12,000 kWh cited by Ofgem. So unless you use a large amount of gas each year, or you have your heating on all the time, you're unlikely to save as much as the manufacturer's claim. And unless you're in the habit of leaving the heating on even while you're out of your home, the savings you make aren't going to be large enough to save you hundreds of pounds a year. Internal Size: due to the spacing of the fixing lugs, the usable internal size on this unit is 127x140mm (5 inches x 5.5 inches) Mum has dementia and kept switching her central heating off. Good product but had to cut out a piece for trunking.Had to modify one product to go over a wire. But not sure how you could design that in. Thermostat radiator covers work well on new thermostat but not old ones . Maybe good to increase size range in future. What did you think of the product? Haven’t used them yet but looks good quality and like it will do what we need it to. Like a normal thermostat, a smart thermostat allows you to schedule your heating, with the aim of saving you money on your heating bills and reducing your boiler's environmental impact. Yes - as long as we can find a record of you buying the cover from us in the first place we can provide you with more keys. However, please be prepared for a few questions as we are really keen to ensure the keys do not get into the wrong hands.

Some smart thermostats are able to learn your routine and preferred temperatures, and program themselves accordingly. Can you easily reset the smart thermostat? If you leave, you won't want the next tenants to be able to access your account or data. So make sure the smart thermostat you install can be easily reset and you can delete your account from the smartphone app. A Which? Trusted Trader will be reliable and trustworthy. All traders have passed our assessment process carried out by our Trading Standards professionals. Use the tool to find a professional electrician in your area. What made you choose to buy these products from SSP? They were the only Item I could find on the internet suitable for our need What made you choose to buy these products from SSP? I choose the product as i thought it would be good quality which it was.I would say these covers probably pay for themselves in less than a month in the winter months.... " In 2021, we asked Which? members what single factor would most encourage them to buy a smart thermostat. Of the 953 who responded, the top factor (cited by one in 10 respondents) was if it would save them money on their heating bill. Reset the smart thermostat Some devices have dedicated buttons or come with clear instructions on how to reset the thermostat, while others you have to restart the setup process.