Heating timer programming in Exeter
Professional heating timer programming services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
0.5-1 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Heating timer programmed for your actual schedule - warm house when you're home, saving money when you're not. I'll set it up and show you how to adjust it.
Stop Heating An Empty House
Your heating's either on all the time (expensive) or you're coming home to a freezing house (miserable). There's a better way.
A properly programmed timer means the heating comes on just before you wake up, goes off when you leave for work, comes back on before you get home, and switches off at bedtime. Warm when you need it, saving money when you don't.
💡 Pro tip: Most people waste money by having their heating on too early in the morning. Set it to come on 30 minutes before you wake up, not 2 hours before.
Why Bother Programming It?
| ✅ Programmed Properly | ❌ Not Set Up |
|---|---|
| Warm when you need it | Cold house or heating on all day |
| Lower energy bills | Wasting money every day |
| Different weekday/weekend times | One setting doesn't suit everything |
| Easy to adjust once you know how | Giving up and leaving it on constant |
What I'll Do
🔧 Programming Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Understand your routine | When you wake, leave, return, sleep |
| Set up the schedule | Different times for weekdays/weekends |
| Test it works | Make sure it's actually switching properly |
| Show you the basics | How to adjust times if you need to |
📦 You Get
- Heating on your actual schedule
- Potential energy savings explained
- Written note of your settings
- Confidence to adjust it yourself
Typical Pricing
| Job | Time Needed | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple timer programming | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Complex system (zones, hot water) | 45-60 mins | £60 |
| Replace backup battery + program | 30-40 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). I'll explain how to save money on your bills while I'm there.
Perfect For...
✅ Never programmed it since it was installed
✅ Lost the manual and can't figure it out
✅ Changed your routine and need different times
✅ Just moved in and the previous owner's schedule doesn't suit
Why Choose Us for Heating timer programming in Exeter?
Heating on when you need it
Lower energy bills
Different schedules for weekdays/weekends
Explained clearly so you can adjust it
What to Expect
Step 1: Discuss Your Routine
I'll ask when you're typically home, what temperature you like, when you go to bed, etc. The more accurate we get this, the better.
Step 2: Program The Timer
I'll set up your weekday and weekend schedules, including hot water if you have that separately. Different zones too if you've got them.
Step 3: Explain How It Works
I'll show you how to adjust the times yourself, and how to override it (boost) when you need to. You'll get a note of your settings too.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to program it yourself? Here's the approach:
🔧 Before you start
- Find the manual (or Google your model number for a PDF)
- Write down your ideal schedule first
- Make sure you know which button does what
Basic programming steps
- Set the current time and day (crucial!)
- Set temperature you want (usually 18-21°C)
- Program "on" times (when heating should be on)
- Program "off" times (when it should go off)
- Different schedules for weekdays/weekends if you can
Typical schedule that works for most people
- Weekday: On at 6am, off at 8am, on at 4pm, off at 10pm
- Weekend: On at 7am, off at 11pm (or all day if you're home)
- Hot water: Usually 30 mins morning and evening
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not setting the current time first (whole thing goes wrong)
- Confusing 12-hour and 24-hour time
- Setting ON times when you mean OFF times
- Making it too complicated (keep it simple)
- Not writing down what you've set
💡 Pro trick: Don't set your heating to come on hours before you wake up. Modern boilers heat the house quickly. 30-45 minutes before you get up is usually plenty.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔥 Smart thermostat? Some of the app-controlled ones are easier to show you how to use than to program for you. I can still help, but might be more of a tutorial.
Backup battery dead? If your timer keeps losing its settings (back to flashing 00:00), it needs a new backup battery. I can replace that - usually just a AA or a special lithium one.
Old dial timer? These are pretty limited - just one on/off cycle per day usually. If you want weekday/weekend schedules, might be worth upgrading to a digital one. I can advise and fit if you want.
Multiple zones? If you've got different zones (upstairs/downstairs, or by room), programming gets more complex but saves more money. Tell me when you book so I allow enough time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What heating timers can you program?
Most types - the old dial ones, digital programmers, wireless room stats, and modern smart thermostats. If it controls your heating, I can usually set it up. Some smart ones I might show you how to use the app instead.
Will programming my timer save me money?
Absolutely. Heating an empty house wastes money. Setting it to come on just before you get home, and off when you leave or go to bed, can cut your heating bills significantly.
Can you set different times for weekdays and weekends?
Yes - most modern timers let you do weekday/weekend schedules, or even different times for each day. I'll set it up however suits your routine.
What if I need to change the times later?
I'll show you how to adjust the basic settings before I leave. Most timers aren't as complicated as they look once you know which buttons to press.
My timer keeps losing the settings - can you fix that?
That's usually a flat backup battery in the timer. I can replace that too while I'm there - otherwise you'll just have to keep reprogramming it.
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