The Benefits of Smart Heating Controls in the Winter Months

The sunny summer months have unfortunately come to an end and the puffer jackets are standing ready. However, while many of your customers will be cranking up the heating this winter, sky high winter energy bills have the potential to be a thing of the past as we transition to more sustainable home heating solutions. 

Improving accessibility

Data from MCS has recently revealed that 2024 has been the best year ever for certified heat pump installations, with over 42,000 of the systems installed across the UK this year so far[1]. These numbers show that heat pump fever is really taking off, and that the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is an effective tool for increasing the accessibility of low carbon heating for consumers across the country. 

High quality heat pump installations are crucial to combat myths that suggest the systems are inefficient, expensive to run and don’t heat the home as well as a traditional gas boiler. A well-designed and installed system will ensure your customers can get the most out of their heat pump, and reap the benefits of a warm, comfortable home without spending a fortune. Room-by-room heat loss calculations can help to correctly size a system based on the home’s needs, ensuring each and every heat pump installation is well designed, energy-efficient, and minimises energy bills for the homeowner. 

The role of heating controls

Heat pump controls, including thermostats, radiator valves, or smart control solutions, can also increase the efficiency of a heat pump system, and work best when complimented by a well-designed, accurately sized installation. Intuitive and user-friendly control systems that help homeowners make the most of their heat pump systems can play a role in reducing energy consumption and lowering bills, particularly in the colder months. 

Electricity prices are currently higher than expected as the Government places ‘levies’ on electricity bills to pay for both social and environmental policies. This can reduce cost-competitiveness for a heat pump when compared to a fossil fuel alternative. However, a well-sized heat pump working at high efficiency levels can still produce cost savings versus a gas boiler. Indeed, many heat pumps are able to produce five times as much heating energy than is required in electricity for its operation. Heating controls that can adjust a system based on user-needs and peak demand can further incentivise heat pump installations, reducing costs in the months where a reliable heating system is tantamount to healthy living.

The benefits of smart heating from Wiser by Drayton

Drayton’s smart control systems are tailored to work seamlessly with heat pumps and can adapt to each home’s usage requirements to form a complete home heating solution that could save 30%* on annual energy bills. The smart solution is easy to install, and our Wiser installers can offer customers an extended 5-year warranty on products for that extra peace of mind. 

The controls allow your customers to control their heating solutions from anywhere in the world. Radiator thermostats from Wiser provide customers with more control of their heating systems, setting time and temperature schedules in each room that can produce cost savings of up to 19%*. Room thermostats and electrical heat switches provide homeowners with even more customisation controls for up to 16 zones around the home, helping to limit energy consumption in the colder months.

For installers, Drayton’s products make for easier troubleshooting and maintenance, allowing customers to view and monitor their own Insights and Heat Report. Providing additional information to help predict energy costs and set budgets, customers will benefit from a more responsive and intuitive heating system and installers have the added peace of mind knowing their customers will be upgrading to a heat pump in preparation for the winter months ahead without expecting sky-high electricity bills.

The new Government is planning to raise energy efficiency rules across the built environment. Get ahead of the curve by recommending Drayton’s award-winning Smart Heating Controls. More information can be found on our website.

*Smart thermostat system percentage savings based on BEAMA and Salford university research statistics 2021. Savings are a guideline and will vary based on your home's thermal performance.
 

[1] The MCS Data Dashboard - MCS (mcscertified.com)