The smart way to cut your heating bills
Does it feel like your household bills are increasing dramatically even though you’re not using any more energy than usual? If the answer is yes, it will probably come as no surprise to learn that the cost of gas and electricity has gone up nearly £800 in eight years – that’s a whopping 151% since 2004.
Although shopping around for the cheapest energy provider can help bring costs down a little, the smarter way to cut your heating bills is to take better control of how much energy you’re using in the first place. So what’s the best tool for energy saving? A smart thermostat.
For those not sure what a smart thermostat is, it’s a heating control that is connected to the internet, allowing you to remotely control your home’s temperature from an app on a smartphone or tablet.
The amount you will save by having a smart thermostat installed really depends on your heating habits and household. However, traditional heating controls can save over 50% on heating bills, and the extra control that smart thermostats offer mean there’s the potential to save even more.
Comfy and cosy
As well as saving energy, smart thermostats are perfect for making sure your home is as comfortable as possible. This is because they give you extra flexibility to change heating schedules to fit in with any changes in your usual routine.
This means that you can turn the heating on or off and adjust the temperature without needing to be near your home. You can also adjust heating schedules on the go, so if your plans change unexpectedly you can make sure you’re not wasting energy by heating an empty house.
If you have elderly parents who suffer from health problems, having a smart thermostat fitted at their property means you can check their home temperature is at a comfortable level. You can then adjust it where required using the app, keeping them healthy and happy.
Quick and easy fit
Whether you’re looking to make improvements to your existing home, or moving to a property that has out-dated or no heating controls at all – the heating experts from Drayton explain how easy it is to have a smart thermostat fitted…
- There are a range of smart thermostats available to suit all types of properties; whether you need just heat control, a combination of heating and hot water control, or areas that need to be heated independently
- Systems such as Drayton’s miGenie can be installed in as little as ten minutes if you have already have a thermostat in place
- Your heating engineer or electrician can advise which system is best for you, based on your house type and lifestyle
- If you’re reluctant to divulge lots of personal information, there are simple systems that do not require a large amounts of data, making them quick and easy to set up
- Opting for a wireless system means there is no disruption to your home décor and installation time is kept to a minimum
- All devices work no matter which energy supplier you use
- Some systems such as miGenie will still work if your Wi-Fi connection is down – the heating can be adjusted via the controller
Drayton is one of the leading brands in the UK domestic heating market. Manufactured in Plymouth, Drayton product is made in UK, for the UK and has a reputation for quality, reliability and technical excellence. These attributes have been instrumental in ensuring that Drayton has continued to lead the field within the UK heating market.
