Smart Thermostats in Portland, Somerset (6)

Not only are smart thermostats a convenient way to control the temperature in your home, they also have other benefits.

Firstly, having a smart thermostat can save you money on your energy bills. While you can set a schedule, they also allow you to switch your heating on only when it's needed. This helps prevent wasted energy.

What's more, some smart thermostats come with additional features. You can choose from models that prevent your pipes from freezing, learn your heating preferences and make automatic adjustments, and even detect if you’ve left a window open.

Will a smart thermostat work with my HVAC system?

While smart thermostats are a great choice, they aren't compatible with every HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system. The best way to check if your system will work well with a smart thermostat is to look online. Most smart thermostat suppliers will have a section on their website that helps you see if your system is compatible.

Want to give smart thermostat installation a go? No problem, below we’ve summarised the installation process to make it easier for you to follow:

1. Switch your central heating off

2. Remove the front cover of your current thermostat

3. Take a photo of the wire positions to help you later

4. Take the thermostat backplate off the wall

5. Attach your smart thermostat backplate to your wall, making sure to pull the wires through the plate

6. Connect the wires to your new thermostat

7. Attach the front cover of your smart thermostat

8. Turn your central heating back on

9. Link the new thermostat to your WiFi

How to install a Tado smart thermostat

Tado smart thermostats are one of many excellent options available to you. They work in a similar way to other smart thermostats but one of their selling points is the easy home installation process.

If you’re wondering how to install a tado smart thermostat, all you need to do is scan the QR code on your starter kit. This will then guide you through the process. Or, you can hire a professional to install it. Our guide on how much Tado installation costs has all the details you’ll need.

This really comes down to the smart thermostat you choose. There are a range of popular brands of smart thermostat all of which have different prices. Many include the cost of installation saving you the trouble of doing the work yourself. However, if you have to hire an electrician separately, their average hourly rate is £40.

Ok, let's look at a few smart thermostat installation costs. Below we’ve listed the most common brands of smart thermostat with their average prices and whether or not that includes installation:

1. Tado smart thermostat - £170 for the unit and installation

2. Hive smart thermostat - £225 for the unit and installation

3. Nest smart thermostat - £250 for the unit only

4. Wave smart thermostat - £180 for the unit only

You can find more smart thermostat installation costs as well as further information and advice when picking a new thermostat in our smart thermostat cost guide.

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