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Warm floors are not a whim, but often a real opportunity to make your own home warmer and more comfortable. With it, you can save on utility bills, suffer less from colds, forget about mold and fungus (especially for residents of the first floors), and, finally, walk barefoot in winter! But all these and other advantages of a warm floor are realized with the help of an inconspicuous, but very important device – a thermostat. How to choose the best thermostat for underfloor heating – in our material.
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1. Thermal suite MCS 350 Tuya
The thermostat MCS 350 Tuya is manufactured by a well-known manufacturer of heat-insulated floors Teplolux. Despite the average price tag, this model has a number of features that are inherent in Hi-End class models. But first things first. The thermostat is equipped with a large touch screen through which you can control the temperature. MCS 350 Tuya is universal – this model works not only with water and electric underfloor heating, but also with heating radiators. The device has two temperature sensors at once: floor and air. Both are included in the package. There is also protection against moisture and dust according to IP21.
A significant advantage of the MCS 350 Tuya is Wi-Fi control and programming of operating modes. The thermostat can be configured through the TuyaSmartHome mobile application from anywhere in the city, country and world, as long as there is access to the network. Other manufacturers of thermostats do not have such an advanced device. The program has many functions, for example, through it you can set a heating schedule for several days in advance, which summer residents will appreciate, as well as track electricity consumption statistics and view the event log. By the way, energy savings can reach up to 70%, which means that the device will quickly pay for itself. The fact that Teplolux is confident in the reliability of its thermostat is evidenced by the fact that it has a five-year warranty.
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2. BixtonHeat Wi-Fi
The programmable thermostat controls the electric underfloor heating, water heating or boiler according to preset temperature values. The device is equipped with a Wi-Fi communication module and is controlled through the Smart Life, Ya Smart smartphone applications.
The created work schedule is saved in the cloud and restored in the event of a power failure of 220 V. The thermostat is compatible with the voice control of Google Assistant, Yandex Alice, Alexa.
In the absence of Wi-Fi, the device works like a regular thermostat. Touch control keys can be blocked from children.
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3. MENRED RTC 70.26
The electronic thermostat automatically maintains the set temperature of the warm floor within the range from +5°С to +40°С with an accuracy of ±0,5 °С. Supply voltage – 220 V. Operation modes are changed by a switch on the front panel of the device.
The thermostat is available in white or ivory. And mounts in a standard wall outlet box. The remote temperature sensor is installed directly near the heating elements of the warm floor.
Sensor resistance 10 kOhm, maximum cable length for connection 10 meters. The maximum load power is 3,520 kW, the level of electrical protection is IP20.
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4. Electrolux ETB-16
The most affordable model of a thermostat for underfloor heating from the current line from Electrolux. Accordingly, everything is simplified here to the maximum. The control is mechanical, but there is no need to complain about a convenient knob with temperature markings from 5 ° C to 40 ° C. On the case, which is designed for independent installation, there is also a power button and an LED. There is also protection against water and dust according to the IP20 standard. A serious drawback of this model is the frequent marriage – some users complain that specific instances refuse to work out of the box.
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5. Terneo AX
A modern model of thermostat for underfloor heating from Terneo. The control here is electronic, with two buttons. But for some reason, the screen is quite tiny, and this despite the fact that the thermostat is designed for hidden installation in the switch frame. Therefore, it is not easy to see the information on the display. The thermostat works with temperatures from 5 °C to 45 °C. Please note that it is designed for a relatively small power of 3000 W, and this technique does not like overloads. Another “pitfall” is the declared two temperature sensors. The built-in one does not measure the temperature in the room, as is done on other devices, but is designed to protect the Terneo AX from overheating. But on the other hand, there is Wi-Fi remote control available for iOS and Android devices or from the browser of any PC.
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6. Thermo Thermoreg TI-970
An expensive model of a thermostat for underfloor heating, designed for installation in an electrical outlet frame. It can surprise with its appearance – here even the color screen. But in fact, it is not touch – the control lies on the touch buttons that are located under the screen. Many buyers complain that these touch zones, even on a new device, are not pressed the first time, but after several years of operation they stop working altogether. So, a three-year warranty will not be superfluous. By the way, even with such a price tag there is no remote control. This feature is partially compensated by programming for the week ahead. The Thermo Thermoreg TI-970 also has its own “chip” – a special heating control mode for parquet and laminate, when the maximum temperature does not rise above 27 ° C.
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7. Caleo C450
Inexpensive option for a thermostat for a warm house. Caleo C450 is a consignment note model, which means it will have to be fixed separately. The adjustment range for floor heating is rather narrow here, from 10°C to 40°C. The control of this model is mechanical, but with its own specifics. It is clear that they were trying to save money here, but why is there no temperature gradation around the knob, but only risks? Savings, what else.
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How to choose a thermostat for underfloor heating
We told you about the best models of thermostats for underfloor heating. An expert will tell about how to choose a device for this together with Healthy Food Near Me Konstantin Livanov, renovation specialist with 30 years of experience.
Place for installation
It is important to think about where you will install the thermostat in your home. It is important that all cables are routed to it. And if you have a model for a socket frame, then this very frame should be ready. Also, if there is a small child at home, put the thermostat higher so that playful hands do not do business.
What is your underfloor heating?
Here it is necessary to take into account not only the type (water, electric or infrared), but also the power that will go through the thermostat. As a basis, it is worth taking 3500 W based on a medium-sized room. If the area is larger, then you should think about distributing it to several devices.
Management
A timeless classic is mechanical adjustment. It will appeal to those who are used to such interfaces, but such thermostats do not have additional options. Push-button control is much more advanced, where there is fine tuning, and remote control with a programmer is found. Well, the most advanced ones are touch-sensitive, where control is collected on the screen, or, which is less convenient, on touch buttons.
Programming and remote control
Programming the start and operating mode is useful when used with underfloor heating. But if plans have changed, and you or your household members are far from home, then you won’t be able to cancel the planned inclusion of the heat element, and this is an extra waste. Here, models of the best thermostats for underfloor heating with Wi-Fi and control via the Internet come to the rescue. They can be controlled from your smartphone while away from home.