The thermostat in a modern apartment is a necessary device on which the microclimate depends. And not only him, because the use of a thermostat can dramatically reduce the cost of rent. And it doesn’t matter if it is water, electric or infrared heating. You will immediately notice the difference in the receipt. And only at first glance, the thermostats are all the same – in fact, they are different, especially in the details, which determine the efficiency of work.
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1. EcoSmart 25 thermal suite
EcoSmart 25 from the leading manufacturer of underfloor heating in Our Country – the Teplolux company – is one of the most advanced solutions on the market. This is a universal touch thermostat that can be programmed and has Wi-Fi control. The last function allows you to change the thermostat settings via the Internet from anywhere in the city, country and world, as long as you have access to the network. To do this, there is an application for devices on iOS and Android – SST Cloud.
In addition to remote control of the temperature at home, the software will allow you to set a heating schedule for the week ahead. There is also an “Anti-freeze” mode, which can be used if you will not be at home for a long time – it maintains a constant temperature in the range from + 5 ° C to 12 ° C. In addition, SST Cloud gives a complete picture of energy consumption, providing the user with detailed statistics. By the way, there is also an interesting function here with the detection of an open window – with a sharp decrease in the temperature in the room by 3 ° C, the device considers that the window is open, and the heating is turned off for 30 minutes, which means it saves you money. EcoSmart 25 is able to regulate the room temperature in the range from +5°С to +45°С. The temperature controller is protected from dust and moisture according to the IP31 standard. The advantage of the EcoSmart 25 model is its integration into the frames of light switches from popular companies. The high quality of the device is confirmed by a five-year warranty from the manufacturer.
The device is a winner in the category Home Furnishings/Switches and Temperature Control Systems in the European Product Design Award™ 2021.
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2. Electrolux ETS-16
Four thousand rubles for a mechanical thermostat in 2022? These are the realities of famous brands. In any case, you will have to pay for the Electrolux name. ETS-16 is a hidden mechanical thermostat, which is supposed to be installed in the frame of the light switch. The dust and moisture protection class here is quite modest – IP20. The control of the device is quite primitive – a knob, and above it an indicator of the set temperature. In order to somehow justify the cost, the manufacturer added support for Wi-Fi and a mobile application. However, the latter is only compatible with devices from Electrolux, and even users complain about the constant “glitches” of the software.
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3. DEVI Smart
This thermostat for a lot of money stands out from the competition with its design. The Danish product is offered in three color schemes. Management, of course, like everyone else in this price range, touch. But the moisture protection class is not so advanced – only IP21. Please note that this model is only suitable for electric floor heating temperature control. But the sensor for it is included in the package. The model is aimed at an independent user – the instructions in the kit are very short, and all the settings are made only through a smartphone, on which you need to install a special application and synchronize with DEVI Smart via Wi-Fi.
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4. NTL 7000/HT03
The control mechanical device provides achievement of the set temperature and its maintenance at the established level indoors. The information source is a built-in thermistor that responds to a temperature change of 0,5 °C.
The controlled temperature value is set by a mechanical switch on the front of the thermostat. Turning on the load is signaled by an LED. The maximum switched load is 3,5 kW. Supply voltage 220V. The electrical protection class of the device is IP20. The temperature adjustment range is from 5 to 35 °C.
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5. Caleo SM731
The Caleo SM731 model, although it looks simple, will suit many people both in terms of functionality and price. The control here is only electronic, i.e. using buttons and a display. Accordingly, there is no remote way to regulate the temperature of the floors while outside the home. But SM731 can work with a variety of underfloor heating and radiators. The manufacturer claims that the device is able to regulate the temperature of floors and radiators in the range from 5 °C to 60 °C. However, if you are used to comfort, then the lack of programming will upset you. As well as a two-year warranty on the device.
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6. SpyHeat NLC-511H
A budget option for a thermostat when you need to control the temperature of underfloor heating, but you want to save money. Push-button electronic control is combined with a blind screen without backlight – already a compromise. This model is mounted in the light switch frame. Of course, there is no programming of work or remote control here. And this is forgivable, as is the narrow range of heat control – from 5 ° C to 40 ° C. But the numerous complaints of users that the thermostat does not withstand work with warm floors with an area of 10 sq. m and burns out – this is already a problem.
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How to choose a thermostat for your home
We showed you which models of the best home thermostats you need to pay attention to when choosing. And about how to choose a device for specific needs, together with Healthy Food Near Me, he will tell Konstantin Livanov, repair specialist with 30 years of experience.
What will we use it for?
Thermostats are used for underfloor heating and heating radiators. Moreover, universal models are quite rare. Therefore, if you have a water floor, you need one regulator. For electric, it’s different. Models for electricity are often suitable for infrared heating, but always check this question. With batteries, it is still more difficult, most often these are separate devices, moreover, incompatible with old cast-iron radiators. In addition, they are more complicated – a special air temperature measurement sensor is used.
Management
“Classic of the genre” is a mechanical thermostat. Roughly speaking, there is a “on” button and a slider or a knob with which the temperature is set. There are a minimum of settings in such models, as well as additional functions. In electronic systems, there are many buttons and a screen, which means that the temperature can be finely controlled. Now more and more manufacturers are switching to touch control. Together with him, often, but not always, comes Wi-Fi control and programming work. In 2022, this option of the best thermostat is the most preferable choice.
Installation
Now on the market most often there are so-called thermostats with a hidden installation. There is nothing spy in them – they are designed for installation in the frame of the outlet. Comfortable, beautiful and minimal action. There are overheads, but for their fasteners you will have to drill additional holes, which not everyone likes. Finally, there are thermostats that are designed for installation in panels with a meter and electric automation.
Additional functions
Above, I mentioned programming and control over Wi-Fi. The first is when you need to set a certain temperature for a certain time. Wi-Fi control is already more interesting – you set up a connection through a router and from your laptop fully control the operation of the device without getting up from the couch. Usually, a mobile application comes with a wireless connection. The main thing is that it works stably, otherwise there were cases when the team left the smartphone, but it did not reach the thermostat. Such applications, in addition to management, also provide detailed analytics on operation and energy consumption, which can be useful. And the most advanced models can be built into the smart home system.