Electric floor heating thermostat is a kind of end control product, mainly used to control the temperature of electric floor heating equipment. It can set the switching machine or room temperature according to the need for time segments, mainly through the probe to achieve the accuracy of temperature adjustment. There are various types of electric floor heating thermostats, and different types of electric floor heating thermostats have different effects.

 

There are two main types of electric floor heating thermostat: mechanical and electronic, mechanical using sensitive gas membrane box or thermal bimetal sheet as temperature sensing elements, forming a temperature control switch of mechanical contact. This kind of thermostat in Europe and the United States more market, mechanical heating thermostat usually contact current is not more than 8A, suitable for water heating system control valve open and close. The electronic heating thermostat is a negative temperature coefficient thermistor (NTC), the relay contact control output, according to the size of the contact current to distinguish, the conventional specifications are 3A, 5A, 8A, 16A, 20A, can meet the water heating system and large load (400W below) of the electric heating system control requirements.

The electric floor heating room thermostat is usually installed on the wall of the rooms, and people can control the electric floor heating switch by setting the temperature on the thermostat. When the indoor temperature is lower than the set value, the thermostat will automatically turn on the electric floor heating equipment, so that the indoor temperature rises; When the indoor temperature is higher than the set value, the thermostat will turn off the electric floor heating equipment to keep the indoor temperature stable.

Due to the high frequency of use of electric heating equipment, long-term use may cause some damage to the equipment, and by using the electric heating thermostat, people can better control the switching time of electric heating equipment, avoid frequent opening and closing of the equipment, thereby extending the service life of the heating equipment.

Nowadays, People can use smart phone to control the room temperature, some even can be a voice controlled thermostats.

Electric floor heating thermostat has a high safety, it uses advanced temperature sensors and circuit protection system, can accurately monitor temperature changes, and automatically cut off the power in abnormal circumstances, to protect equipment and personnel safety. By precisely controlling the temperature, energy waste can be effectively reduced, carbon emissions can be reduced, and environmental protection has a positive contribution.

Over the years, heat pumps have attracted much attention due to the duality of their core functions. In the winter, heat pumps work like heaters, taking care of your heating and hot water needs, while in the summer, they can turn into air conditioning units. This two-in-one heating and cooling function is not commonly found in conventional boilers and heating systems, making air and ground source heat pumps all-rounders. Because of their specialized heating and cooling capabilities, heat pumps require a custom thermostat to work effectively. Thermostat technology has evolved significantly over the years, giving you energy-saving options that can be paired with a heat pump installation for superior heating performance.

 

Thermostats for Heat Pump – How They Work!

Thermostats for heat pumps have one simple job to do – they switch the heat pump on or off as per the predefined input criteria, like the current room temperature, time of day and other smart home features.

Its basic function is based on temperature. When the temperature indoors falls below the set number, the thermostat will turn the heat pump on. The heat pump is switched off once the set temperature is reached and your home is heated to suit you.

Thermostat settings can work around specific times of day or by a predefined schedule depending on whether you are home or not.

 

Types of Thermostat

There are three types of thermostat which differ in the way they perform. These are mechanical room thermostat, electrical thermostat and smart thermostat.

The least expensive is the mechanical thermostat, as there’s no defined functionality as such. You key in the temperature as per your preference and turn it on or off. Electric thermostats, on the other hand, can be programmed with details like date and time and whether you’d prefer manual or automatic functioning.

Smart thermostats can do everything that its electrical counterpart can do and on top of that, it connects wirelessly to your mobile phone or any smart home device. You can use an app to program, operate and schedule your smart thermostat from virtually anywhere.

 

Compatibility

Thermostats are not universal in their operation as they might not work with all types of HVAC units. This is why you have to be sure that the thermostat model you choose is compatible with the heat pump installed in your home. If your thermostat is compatible, it can replace most other thermostats as it operates your heat pump, air handler, AC, fans and ventilation. Some models are designed to control humidifiers and dehumidifiers as well.

Programmability

Smart and electric thermostats are programmable. If you wish to set up custom functions for your thermostat, mechanical thermostats are probably not for you. Based on the time of day or day of the week, you can program the settings and set temperature as per your convenience and requirements. Your thermostat will only switch on once the required room temperature is reached and only between the pre-scheduled timings. 

WiFi Accessibility

WiFi accessibility is only possible in smart thermostats. To operate your heat pump at peak efficiency, you can connect to your home network using mobile apps, voice commands or third party controls. Using smart technology, you could teach your thermostat to learn and identify your habits as it begins to operate the heat pump on its own without any input required from you.