How Do I Control Underfloor Heating?

Thinking about installing a new underfloor heating system in your home? In this expert guide, we’ll explore how our innovative range of heating controls make controlling your Warmup system an intuitive experience that can also improve your home’s energy performance. You’ll learn more about: 

• Which thermostat is best for electric floor heating 
• How to control a water UFH system 
• How our heating controllers can help save you money 
• The ways you can incorporate your heating within a Smart home ecosystem 
• How to get help with your floor heating controls 

Which UFH controls are right for me? 

Underfloor heating offers a cleaner, more energy-efficient heating solution for contemporary homes and all floor heating systems require the usage of a system-dedicated heating controller to manage your heat schedule and temperature output. Whether you’re considering a water UFH system in a new-build project or an electric heater in your home refurbishment, we offer a wide array of heating controllers suitable for your needs.

All our thermostats can be purchased individually or alongside a new Warmup system – get an instant quote today to find out how much new heating controls would cost for your home.

What’s the best way to control my electric floor heater? 

Electric underfloor heating systems are perfect to use as primary heating methods in single-room renovations and their quick installation times mean you can feel the luxury of a Warmup system in a matter of hours. Controlling an electric floor heater couldn’t be easier than by using one of our Smart Thermostats. Our collection of Smart heating controls feature SmartGeo technology which learns your routines; offering radiant warmth at the right temperature, at the right time, automatically – without the need to set up a heat programme. Smart controls also have the ability to be controlled remotely from your Smartphone via the Warmup MyHeating app and MyWarmup online portal.  

The 7iE Smart Matter Wifi Thermostat is Warmup’s latest advancement in floor heating control. Its automatic heat functionality ensures precision warmth at the right temperature, at the right time, without having to set up a programme. The Element WiFi Thermostat meanwhile, features all the innovative Smart technology of the 7iE without its touchscreen functionality, utilising simple touch buttons for accurate control of your heating.

Looking for a slightly simpler heating controller? Our range of Programmable Thermostats are ideal for those who prefer more traditional heating controls.

Read our Thermostat Buying Guide to find out more about Warmup’s collection of controls.

How do I control a water floor heating system? 

The Konekt range of heating controls offer a wireless solution for controlling water underfloor heating systems. Their Smart technology allow you to set-up personalised, automated heat schedules in different parts of your home, with the ability to group different heating zones together for even greater efficiency.   

You can use Konekt to control a new or existing wet UFH systems and by utilising Konekt’s eTRVs, you can expand the system to manage central heating systems too.  The Konekt range allow a low-impact installation method, with little intrusive building work required. You can find out more about controlling a water system with the Konekt wireless controls in our in-depth guide. 

Will a Warmup UFH controller save me money on my energy bills? 

As we explored earlier, a Smart Thermostat can dramatically improve the energy performance of a heating system which can in turn, help reduce the running costs of your home’s heating.  

Smart controls facilitate zoned heating: this means splitting your property’s heating system into different ‘zones’ in the home – allowing you to heat specific rooms independently to each other. Multi-zone heating dramatically enhances the energy-efficiency of a heating system and will help reduce energy wastage. Want to learn more about the benefits of multi-zone heating? Read our expert blog to discover everything you need to know. 

Warmup’s Smart controls work together with our Smartphone apps to maximise on both the energy-savings and cost-savings offered. Using both the MyHeating app to remotely control your underfloor heating and the AutoSwitch app to find the best energy tariff for your home, could help reduce your energy usage by 25%;  potentially lowering your energy bills by over £400 a year.   

Can I connect a Warmup thermostat with other Smart tech in my home? 

Yes, you can. Our smart controls can be connected to other Smart devices in a property with ease, allowing you to control your home’s heating with verbal prompts or set up automated heat programmes. The 7iE Smart Matter WiFi Thermostat’s Matter technology provides seamless integration of your floor heating within your smart home ecosystem – providing connectivity with all major smart home platforms including Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. Other Warmup smart controllers provide compatibility with voice assistants through dedicated smartphone apps.

Find out more about controlling your heating system through a smart speaker in our expert article. 

Can I get help with my floor heating controls? 

If you encounter any problem with your thermostat, you can find a wide range of troubleshooting assistance through our online support portal. Here, you’ll find a wealth of information: from installation manuals to FAQs to wiring diagrams. We also provide video tutorials for many of our heating controls, helping you to set up your device step-by-step.

Smartcare by Warmup is also available for all Warmup Smart Thermostat users. Smartcare is an enhanced customer service experience that provides real-time bespoke support for your heating system. With Smartcare, our team of experts can deliver remote diagnostics to help resolve most issues you may experience with your heating whilst assisting in improving your home’s energy performance.