Honeywell Home T3 now heat pump compatible
Just as with a traditional boiler, a heat pump needs the right controls in place to work at its best.
Indeed, as the number of heat pump installs continues to rise, installers will be asked to help guide homeowners when deciding on the best controls to meet their needs as well as maximising the efficiency and comfort levels delivered by this latest heat pump technology.
From smart options such as Honeywell Home evohome to the newest programmable thermostats with heat pump functionality – the T3 series - there are many options available that suit a wide range of requirements.
The MCS Foundation reports[1] that 2023 saw a 19% uplift in heat pump installs compared to the previous year and that the number of certified heat pumps specified across the UK now exceeds 200,000.
For those opting to have a heat pump and heat pump control fitted in their home, homeowners may have their favoured approach to the type of controls they prefer to use.
Inevitably, there will be some customers who value smart solutions. Here, the Honeywell Home evohome, will provide convenient app-based access and zoning capabilities via a phone or tablet for heat pumps and boilers alike, and allow in depth visibility of energy used.
But there will be others who prefer a heating thermostat that they can simply programme and then trust to work effectively with the heat pump. For these customers, the T3 models with heat pump compatibility may prove a more appropriate option.
Programmable answers
The Honeywell Home T3 programmable thermostat can now be paired with heat pump and boiler technology and meet the needs of users who want a control they can set and simply leave to work.
The T3 series of programmable thermostats include additional parameters to meet the cycle rate, minimum on time and minimum off time demands of a heat pump install. Once the installer has set these parameters, the Honeywell Home T3 will take care of running the heat pump.
Standardised mounting and three step installation process, ‘Wire, Power Up and Test, and Configure’, means the T3 remains simple to install. A winner with customers too, the latest version maintains the intuitive programming, large screen, and easily recognisable icons.
Low-carbon technology = new mindset
When using a heat pump – whether with a smart thermostat or a programable thermostat – customers will need to change their thinking on how best to run this technology effectively.
One main point of difference is that the heat pump will need to be running at a lower temperature for more of the day.
Although some potential heat pump customers may worry that operating a heat pump will prove more difficult because of the extended running periods, installers can allay these concerns by taking the time to talk through the benefits of each control, whether they opt for a programmable heating control or a smart heating control technology.
To find out more about the full Honeywell Home T3 series, visit https://www.resideo.com/gb/en/solutions/home-comfort/thermostats-only/programmable-thermostats/