Tips and Advice

Tips and advice from our engineers

Controlling Room Temperatures

Many of our customers ask us about the best place to position the remote controller for their central heating. Our advice is:

• Room thermostats need a free flow of air to sense the temperature, so they must not be blocked by curtains or furniture, or put near or above your radiators.
• It is better to set your room thermostat to the lowest comfortable temperature — typically between 18°C and 21°C. Try turning your thermostat down a degree or two and seeing if you still feel comfortable.
• You don’t need to turn your thermostat up when it gets colder outside. Your house will heat up to the set temperature whatever the weather.
• A programmable room thermostat allows you to set different temperatures for different times of the day.
• You can have different temperatures in individual rooms by having thermostatic radiator valves on individual radiators.

If you are experiencing problems with your central heating or any other domestic gas or electrical devices, call us for help and advice on 01737 212942.