Wireless boiler controls explained

Wireless boiler controls make operating your heating system easier, and more efficient and can even lower your energy bills. When you use wireless controls to operate your boiler, you don’t have to be in the same room or even in the same building as your boiler to control your heating system. Wherever you are, you can always ensure you get hot water and heating when and where you need it. Plus, by combining wireless controls with a smart heating system, you can control your boiler remotely with just a few taps on your smartphone or tablet. So, you never need to return to a cold home again. 

Read on to discover more about wireless boiler controls and their benefits.

What are wireless boiler controls?

Wireless boiler controls work the same way as standard hard-wired boiler controls. However, they use a separate receiver unit that transmits wireless signals from the main control unit, which is hard-wired to an area within the household. If your boiler is located in an area that isn’t easy for you to access, such as your garage or loft, you can control it from within your home. Wireless controls also enable you to control different rooms in your home separately, known as zoning, from one central control point.

Benefits of wireless boiler controls

With wireless boiler controls, you don’t have to worry about coming home to a cold house or getting into the loft or your garage to turn on your heating or adjust the temperature. Wherever you are, you can control your heating and even adjust the temperature without leaving your sofa. If there’s anyone in your household who isn’t tech-savvy or would just rather control their heating system the conventional way, you can still control your boiler and adjust the thermostat by hand. However, wireless boiler controls offer more than just convenience. They give you greater control over your heating. The more control you have, the more comfortable, energy-efficient and cost-effective your home will be. There is also the bonus of not having to worry about concealing unsightly cables. 

Wireless thermostats

Wireless thermostats provide a convenient and efficient way to control your heating system remotely. The sensors in a wireless room thermostat can detect when the room’s temperature falls to a certain level. It will then instruct the boiler to switch on. If the room has a cold spot, it’s a good idea to place the thermostat in that area as this is the temperature reading the wireless thermostat will take. When your heating comes on, it will continue to heat the room until even that cold spot is warm, ensuring a good and even distribution of heat throughout the room, not just right next to the radiator. There are various thermostats available to suit different heating systems, and they are easy to use and program.

Other features of smart wireless heating

While wireless boiler controls allow you to operate your boiler remotely, smart wireless central heating offers even more features. For example:

• Can learn how your household uses your heating: Some smart thermostats can learn your regular schedule and adjust your heating the same way you would.
• Know when you are home: Some smart heating systems use the GPS on your smartphone to track who is home and who is out to know whether to turn the heating on or off. Other smart systems will even use motion sensors to detect people in the home, so the heating is only on when people are there.
• Heat areas of your home differently: Some smart wireless systems allow you to monitor different areas of your home at once, so you can control the temperature in these areas individually. 
• Check the boiler for faults: Some smart systems will remotely check your boiler and alert you if it detects a fault so you can avoid a potential boiler breakdown.

The type of wireless thermostat you have will affect whether you can connect it to your boiler. Most wireless thermostats are compatible with most of today’s boilers, including heat-only, system and combi boilers. However, some manufacturers have their range of systems specifically matched to the boiler to deliver greater efficiency.
For advice on installing wireless boiler controls or to arrange for your boiler’s annual service, contact Osprey Plumbing & Heating today at 01843627057.