Does a new boiler need a new thermostat?
Does a new boiler need a new thermostat?
What’s changing? So as well as meeting the minimum energy efficiency, all new gas and oil boiler installations will have to have a thermostat, so that you can effectively control your heating.
How often should you change your central heating boiler?
How often should a boiler be replaced? There are no set rules when it comes to how often boilers need to be replaced. However, these appliances should last for up to 15 years, or even longer if they are good quality and well maintained.
Can a wireless thermostat be connected to a boiler?
In most cases, they are compatible with most modern boilers, including combi, system and heat-only boilers. Some manufacturers have their own systems, these have been specifically matched to the boiler and can deliver greater efficiency.
Should a plumber or electrician fit a wireless thermostat?
We had our boiler changed last year, the plumbers did the boiler exchange and the electrician came in a day later and fitted the wireless thermostat. So long as your plumber can self cert’ ( part P ), a decent plumber would do, many can, otherwise a sparkie.
Do you need a programmable thermostat for a combi boiler?
Combi, heat only and system boilers are compatible with programmable thermostats but you will need to factor in hot water controls if you have a heat only or system boiler. A programmable thermostat for a combi boiler need only control the heating, as the hot water is instantaneous.
Why do you need a smart thermostat for your boiler?
Why use smart thermostats for your boiler? A smart thermostat on your boiler will not only make it easy for you to control room temperatures but it will also help: Reduce carbon monoxide emissions from your boiler to keep you and your family safe. It saves money on heating bills if the controls are optimized efficiently.
Can a thermostat be connected to a boiler?
Once your new wireless thermostat has been fitted, you need to connect it to your boiler so that the two devices can communicate. This method will vary, depending on the manufacturer of the thermostat.
We had our boiler changed last year, the plumbers did the boiler exchange and the electrician came in a day later and fitted the wireless thermostat. So long as your plumber can self cert’ ( part P ), a decent plumber would do, many can, otherwise a sparkie.
When did I get a wireless thermostat in my house?
Discussion in ‘ Plumbing and Central Heating ‘ started by jonathanhall, 20 Jan 2013 . About 4 months a go i had a new baxi main combi boiler fitted to my house. I also paid a little extra to have a digital wireless thermostat fitted.
Do you need a smart thermostat for a central heating system?
If your central heating system is fitted with a regular boiler, you will need to have two smart thermostats; one on the boiler and another on the cylinder. The temperature range for the boiler should be higher than the temperature range for the cylinder to allow the cylinder to get up to its set temperature.