Introduction to heating controls

Heating controls are key to helping saving money once you have installed other energy efficiency measures such as loft or wall insulation.
Room Thermostats

What is a thermostat? The thermostat is a common fixture in most homes, helping to maintain an even temperature in the house all year round. In the winter, room thermostats (sometimes referred to as roomstats) prevent rooms from overheating. In…
Heating Programmers

What are heating programmers? Programmers are a key component of heating control systems in the UK. Since many homes are unoccupied for parts of the day, there is little point in heating them if no one is there to benefit.…
Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs)

What are thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs)? Thermostatic radiator valves are commonly referred to as TRVs and are used to control the air temperature of different rooms – you will normally find them on the side of your radiators. TRVs are…