It used to be that a change in room temperature was regulated by opening windows or 'adding' to the cooker. Today's technological advances allow full automation. Heating control not only increases the comfort of the occupants, but can also significantly reduce building maintenance costs.

Intelligent heating control - what does it mean?

Zone control applies to each individual room. In all zones, we have an individually defined temperature. For example, we programme a lower temperature in the bedroom, the night zone, and a fixed temperature in the bathroom. It is possible to set temperature schedules and vary them. The temperature is automatically regulated according to needs and time of day. Users of the system are then definitely more comfortable spending time in the room. And if they want to suddenly change the ambient temperature, all they need is a smartphone in hand with the corresponding app. Heating control in the smartbuildingis nothing more than automatic temperature control.

Regulation of flows

The change in temperature is due to the regulation of flows. It is not one of the easiest activities. Most installations on the Polish market have problems with precise adjustment. In addition, we are not able to make the flow regulation ourselves so precise as to adjust the temperature to the desired level. It is certainly worth installing a controller that will allow us to regulate the temperature at specific times during the day and week. The heat level schedule can be set individually, for each room separately. With this solution, you can count on tangible savings in energy consumption.

Where can heating controls be applied?

The use of automatic zone heating can take place in virtually any building. Intelligent heating will work well with electric, gas, underfloor, radiator and mixed systems, as well as with geothermal heat pumps. The electronic head can successfully replace the traditional thermostat at the radiator. The head can operate either wirelessly or wired.

Which devices allow temperature control?

For the installation of automatic heat control in a building we need:

• smartphone / tablet / computer with HVAC app
• Internet or radio communications
• electric actuators (as many as there are radiators)
• switchgear actuators
• wall controllers (as many rooms as there are)
• trunk cabling

How does it work?

A signal is sent from the temperature controller to the radiator. As a result, the actuator opens and the heat is transmitted. Similarly, information about the increase in temperature can also be transmitted to the controller of the furnace or heat pump. What is more, on the app it is possible to control the temperature level in individual rooms, whether the actuators are switched on/off and the timed operation of the controller. In other words, we manage the room heat at the click of a button.

Heating control and related problems

The main problem when installing an automatic heating control can be the room controller. This comes as standard, for example with a gas boiler. If left on the installation, it then causes confusion by disconnecting the entire system from the heating, based on just one temperature measurement. Another obstacle during installation can be incorrect wiring of the investment. A further problem may be the installation of a manifold bar that is not suitable for mounting, for example, thermoelectric actuators.

Is it worth investing in heating controls?

In summary, the installation of an automatic heating system definitely increases the comfort of the users and reduces the costs involved. For each investment, a cost estimate for the installation of automatic heating is prepared individually. However, the financial outlay depends on the size of the building, the number of controllers and other user requirements. That is why it is worth making an appointment with our smart home expertwho will present the possibilities of intelligent solutions in the building, design the installation and prepare a tailor-made offer.