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INTRODUCTION
What is a Programmable Thermostat?
A programmable room thermostat is a device that combines the functions
of both a room thermostat and timed heating controller into a single unit.
The programmable thermostat is used to switch the heating system in
It’s important to note that adjusting a room thermostat to a higher setting
will not make the room heat up more quickly. How quickly the room heats up
depends on the design of the heating system and heat-loss of the building.
18°C, and then adjust the temperature gradually up or down by one degree
each day until you are comfortable with the temperature. The higher a
temperature setting required will result in more energy and fuel cost.
temperature, so they must not be placed in a cupboard or covered by
curtains or blocked by furniture. Radiant heat created by the sun, shining
directly onto the thermostat through a window and heat from nearby
correct temperature in the room.