![]() ![]() In this case, if your underfloor heating (be it hydronic or electric) is configured such that it’s a separate heat source, you would need to purchase a separate Nest Thermostat to handle this. It’s worth noting that Nest Thermostats in some parts of the world only work with a single heat source, such as in the UK. A Potential Problem: Some Nest Thermostats Only Works With 1 Heat Source However to be honest, this will actually work out better because you may want to run your underfloor heating at a different temperature to the rest of your heating system. If your underfloor heating is part of a multi-zone setup, you will need the 4th gen Nest thermostat – or a separate Nest thermostat just for the underfloor heating. One final note is that all but the latest (4th gen) Nest thermostat can only work with a single zone. ![]() If there’s any issues, you can speak to someone on the phone or online chat. If you aren’t too sure however, just check out the online Nest compatibility tool which runs you through your current system, and then tells you if it’s compatible. Indeed, such systems are specifically listed on the Nest Thermostat compatibility page in the UK and there’s nothing in the American version to suggest otherwise either. In general, hydronic underfloor heating sytems are hooked into your hot water based central heating systems in the usual way, meaning that it’s just one part of your wider heating system.Īs a result, Nest thermostats have no issue with controlling hydronic underfloor heating systems. So how well does Nest Thermostat support each of these? Let’s take a look! How Nest Thermostats work with hydronic (water) underfloor heating Hydronic based underfloor heating systems can work by running pipework off your central heating system, and under the floor:Ī Klima underfloor heating mat with various heating coils/wires. There’s two main types of underfloor heating: electric and water (hydronic) based. Hydronic (Water) vs Electric Underfloor HeatingĪs I mentioned in my introduction, underfloor heating is quite a nice form of heating since it’s warm underfoot (as you’d expect from a bunch of heating pipes/wires an inch or two below the floor!), but it also naturally heats the room bit by bit so the heat never feels overpowering or false (like with some electric body heaters which can feel like ‘fake heat’). However read on for more information about their support of underfloor heating systems. ![]() Nest is compatible with a wide range of heating and cooling systems. You can also turn your heating on or off (and up and down) using a smartphone app or your voice (via a smart speaker such as Google Home) which is also useful.įinally. Nest have previously calculated an expected saving of $131-$145 each year on the heating aspects of your bills. Nest’s smart thermostat will then start adjusting your heating schedule so that it matches what people in the house like (and expect), whilst also hopefully saving you money on your fuel bills. They then starting learning all about how your house uses the heating system – including the times of day that people are likely to be in the house, the temperatures that people like the house to be at, and more. These all fall into the category of ‘smart thermostats’ and they basically replace your existing home’s thermostat. The Nest Thermostat range includes a few hard wireable Nest Learning Thermostat models, and also a free standing Nest Thermostat E. Two Google Nest thermostats (the Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen and Thermostat E) ![]()
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