Thermostat programming in Exeter
Professional thermostat programming services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Thermostat programmed to your daily routine so your heating works around your life. Different schedules for weekdays and weekends, all set up and tested.
When Your Heating Schedule Is All Wrong
Your heating comes on at 5am and you don't get up till 7. It's roasting when you get home from work because it's been on all day. Or it doesn't come on at all because you can't work out the buttons.
Modern programmable thermostats can save you serious money - but only if they're actually programmed properly.
💡 Pro tip: A well-programmed thermostat pays for itself in a few months through lower heating bills. You only heat your house when you're actually in it.
Why The Buttons Are So Confusing
| ✅ What You Actually Want | ❌ What The Manual Says |
|---|---|
| "Warm at 7am before work" | "Set temporal parameters for zone period 1" |
| "Different times Saturday" | "Enable weekend mode override function" |
| "Off when we're out" | "Configure vacancy setback protocol" |
| "Back on at 5pm" | "Program return anticipation trigger" |
It's like they don't want you to succeed.
What You Get
🔧 Complete Setup
| Part | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Your Schedule | We work out when you actually need heating |
| Programming | All the button-pressing nonsense done for you |
| Testing | Check it's switching at the right times |
| Instructions | Simple guide to adjust times yourself later |
📦 You're Left With
- Heating that comes on when you need it
- Different schedules for weekdays/weekends
- Written instructions for future changes
Typical Schedules
Most people have something like this:
Weekdays
- 6:30am - heating on before you wake up
- 8:30am - off when you leave for work
- 5:00pm - on half hour before you get home
- 10:30pm - off when you go to bed
Weekends
- 8:00am - on a bit later
- Stays on through the day
- 11:00pm - off
Yours will be different based on your actual routine - this is just an example.
What It Costs
Our minimum callout: £60 (covers first hour).
Typical thermostat programming takes 20-30 minutes, so you'll pay £60. While I'm there we can adjust other thermostats in the house or tackle other quick jobs.
💡 Multiple rooms? If you have programmable TRVs on individual radiators, we can set those too in the same visit.
Perfect For You If...
✅ New thermostat - just had a new boiler fitted and can't work the controls
✅ Moved house - previous owner's schedule doesn't match your life
✅ Never programmed - heating's been on manual mode for years
✅ Confused by the buttons - tried following the manual, gave up
Why Choose Us for Thermostat programming in Exeter?
Heating schedule set to your routine
Different times for weekdays and weekends
Instructions left so you can adjust it
Energy-saving settings explained
What to Expect
Step 1: Work Out Your Schedule
We chat about your typical day - when you're home, when you're out, when you sleep. Takes 5 minutes. If you work shifts or have an irregular schedule, we work around that.
Step 2: Program The Thermostat
I go through all the button sequences to set your schedule. This is the fiddly bit that takes the time. Most thermostats make you set each day individually, some let you copy weekdays.
Step 3: Test & Show You
We check it's switching correctly, then I show you how to make simple changes (like putting it on holiday mode, or adjusting one time slot). I write it down too.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to program it yourself? You'll need patience:
🔧 What you'll need
- Your thermostat manual (find it online if you've lost it)
- Piece of paper to write your schedule down first
- 30 minutes of uninterrupted time
- Strong cup of tea
📝 Plan before you press buttons
- Write down your ideal schedule for weekdays
- Write down your weekend schedule
- Keep it simple - you can always refine it later
- Most thermostats allow 3-4 time periods per day
🎯 Programming tips
- Start with Monday and get that right
- Most thermostats let you "copy" Monday to other weekdays
- Weekend days usually need setting separately
- Don't try to be too precise - heating takes time to warm up
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Trying to program too many time changes per day
- Not accounting for heating warm-up time (start 30 mins before you need heat)
- Setting the same schedule for weekends as weekdays
- Giving up and leaving it on manual mode (which wastes money)
💡 Pro trick: Most programmable thermostats have a "boost" or "override" button that gives you an extra hour of heat without messing up your schedule. Learn where that button is - it's useful for cold evenings.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 While I'm there: If programming takes less than the hour, I can adjust radiator valves, bleed radiators, or tackle other heating-related tweaks. Just mention it when you book.
Smart thermostats (Hive, Nest, Tado etc) are much easier to program because you do it on an app instead of fiddly buttons. If your current thermostat is driving you mad, might be worth considering an upgrade.
Older Exeter properties with poor insulation need longer heating periods to get warm. I can advise on timings based on your house type - Victorian terrace behaves very differently to a modern semi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does programming a thermostat actually mean?
It means setting when your heating comes on and off automatically. Most people have it warm in the morning before work, off during the day, then back on before you get home in the evening. Weekends are usually different. A programmed thermostat does this automatically without you touching it.
Can I change the settings myself after you've programmed it?
Yes - and I'll show you how before I leave. I write down the basic instructions too (which buttons to press), so if you want to adjust the times or temperatures later, you can. But the complicated initial setup will be done.
My thermostat manual is incomprehensible - is that normal?
Completely normal. Thermostat manuals are universally terrible. They're written by engineers who designed the thing, not by people who actually use them. That's why people call me - I've programmed hundreds of these things and can cut through the jargon.
Will programming my thermostat save me money?
Yes, potentially quite a bit. If your heating currently runs all day even when you're out, or comes on too early and heats an empty house for hours, you're wasting energy. A good schedule means you only heat when you need to, which shows up on your bills.
What information do you need from me to program it?
Just your typical daily routine - what time you get up, leave for work, come home, go to bed. If weekends are different, I'll set those separately. You don't need anything written down - we can just chat through it when I'm there.
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