Control Your Comfort: Heating Controls And Frost Protection.

With winter around the corner, now is the perfect time to explore how Vaillant heating controls work alongside Vaillant boiler ranges to help you stay warm and frost-free.

One of the best ways to maintain comfort, save on energy costs, and prevent expensive damage to your property is by investing in effective heating controls and frost protection systems, especially during the colder months when you are more reliant on your heating.

As part of Boiler Plus legislation, any boilers since 2018 boilers must legally be equipped with time and temperature controls and have a minimum ErP efficiency of 92% during operation. This means that not only will your new boiler help keep your home warm, but it will also be highly energy efficient.

Your comfort, our controls Discover The Best Fit.

Choosing the right control for your heating system can be overwhelming, especially with so many options available. From simple plug-in timers that instruct your boiler when to turn on and off, to internet-connected smart controls that can fully manage your central heating and be controlled remotely via a smartphone app, there’s something for every lifestyle and home type.

Selecting the right heating control depends on how frequently you're at home, along with factors like the location of your boiler and the age and efficiency of your system.

a senso heating control on a white wall with a hand touching the thermostat.

Smart Heating Controls.

Vaillant’s smart heating controls provide ultimate convenience and efficiency. Devices like the sensoCOMFORT, sensoROOM, and sensoHOME in conjunction with the myVAILLANT connect internet gateway and the myVAILLANT app allow you to adjust your heating settings from anywhere with your smartphone.

This means you can always come home to a warm house without wasting energy when you're away. All of our smart thermostats are compatible with a whole range of Vaillant boilers, ensuring seamless integration and ease of use.

Vaillant controls use eBUS protocol which is the way Vaillant heating systems communicate seamlessly with each other. Your heating control talks directly to your heat pump or boiler, making smart decisions beyond just switching the heating on and off. This precision helps save energy and boosts efficiency.

eBUS is only available on Vaillant products that were manufactured after 2006.

Simple and easy to use Plug-in Timers.

Vaillant’s plug in timers are easy to use and ideal for homes with consistent heating needs. A plug-in timer allows you to set specific times for your central heating system to turn on and off.

As the timer is often mounted to the boiler front itself, they are best used when set and left alone. The timeSWITCH 150 is an easy plug-in control that is compatible with some of our combi boilers such as the ecoFIT pure.

To meet Boiler Plus requirements, you must install a weather compensating room thermostat such as the sensoROOM pure and the myVAILLANT connect internet gateway. This means your control can modify the flow temperature from the combi boiler based on the outdoor temperature.

a sensoROOM pure heating control on a wall, a woman is sat on the sofa in the background with a mug in her hand.

Room Thermostats.

Room thermostats are mechanical or digital devices that monitor indoor air temperature and allow you to set a temperature level you feel comfortable with. Typically, they’re wall mounted in a live-able space such as the hallway or living room.

When the desired room temperature is achieved, it will communicate with your boiler to switch off. For example, our sensoROOM pure digital thermostat has a contemporary look and familiar dial to provide an easy interface to manage the heating system. To meet Boiler Plus regulations, the control must be installed with a plug-in timer such as Vaillant’s timeSWITCH 150.

Transform Your Home Environment Programmable Room Thermostats.

Programmable room thermostats combine the features of a plug-in timer and room thermostat. You can set both the preferred time you’d like your heating to come on and the exact temperature you want to maintain, making it easier to optimise your home’s heating efficiency. You can also set a separate time you want to heat your hot water cylinder. Vaillant’s sensoCOMFORT and sensoHOME thermostats are perfect for homeowners looking for both time and temperature control in one device.

Winter Warmth: How Your Heating System Uses Frost Protection.

One of the most important features to look for in your heating system is boiler frost protection. When temperatures drop below freezing there’s a risk of pipes and boilers freezing, which can lead to costly damage. Frost protection ensures that your system stays safe and functional, even when the outside temperature plummets.

Frost protection activates automatically on all Vaillant boilers when the water temperature in your system drops below 12°C. This operates the pump to keep the water moving until the temperature reaches 15°C and prevent frozen pipes. If the temperature drops to 3°C, the burner will activate to keep the system from freezing entirely.

This two-stage frost protection feature is only active when the boiler is switched on. The boiler alone cannot ensure the installation is protected against frost, a separate thermostat may be needed to monitor temperatures. The frost protection feature can vary amongst our appliances.

Enhancing Efficiency

Load Compensation and Weather Compensation.

Enhanced load compensation helps to adjust the temperature of the water leaving your boiler depending on the amount of energy required to reach your desired room temperature. This means that when the current room temperature is close to your desired temperature, only a small increase is needed to maintain comfort. As a result, your system operates more efficiently whilst consuming less energy and extending the lifespan of your boiler.

Load compensation works with a room thermostat and is a relatively common feature on modern thermostats, but it’s certainly worth checking the manual to see if your control offers this.

The weather compensation feature on Vaillant’s smart controls works by adjusting your heating system based on external temperatures.

When the outside weather temperature is forecast to drop, your Vaillant smart control will increase the temperature of your heating to ensure it reaches the temperature set for optimum comfort. Likewise, when the temperature is forecast to rise, the feature reduces the output of the boiler to ensure it is operating with maximum efficiency.

Advanced systems like the sensoCOMFORT and VRC 700 can work more accurately as they can be fitted with an outside sensor. This sensor ensures the weather compensation feature is using live data for ultimate heating comfort and efficiency.

If your thermostat has this function, some smart controls learn the thermal behaviour of the building and use weather compensation to ensure that when you want between 18°C and 21°C, you get it automatically.

Find the best heating control for you Need more help? Contact your local installer