Money-saving smart thermostats from RJ Martindale
Take control of your heating with smart thermostats & controls installed by RJ Martindale
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What is a smart thermostat & why do I need one?
A new smart thermostat lets you create and automate bespoke settings for your home’s heating system using your tablet or smartphone from anywhere in the world.
Smart thermostats can be programmed to react to external weather conditions and you can schedule timings for your heating to come on. They can also run automatically and learn your behaviours and self-programme to know when your heating needs to come on and off.
One of the biggest benefits of a smart thermostat is that they’ll significantly reduce your energy bills and end up paying for themselves over the course of a couple years.
In summary, a smart thermostat will:
- Let you control your heating system from anywhere in the world on your mobile device
- Learn your behaviour and automatically adjust your heating system accordingly
- Save you money on your energy bills
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How much will a smart thermostat save me?
Studies have shown that a Nest Learning Thermostat will save you between 10-12% on heating and 15% on cooling, which in money terms will save you around £100-120 a year on your energy bills.
What smart thermostats do you install?
We install a wide range of the most innovative smart thermostats by leading brands. This includes:
- EPH
- Nest
- Hive
- EcoBee
- Honeywell
- Netatmo
- Drayton Wiser
- Tado
- Heatmiser
And more!
Save up to 25% on Homecare cover
Are you tired of waiting on engineers that don’t come out within 24 Hours?
Want to save you up to 25% on other leading suppliers?
In response to customer demand and inflated charges from leading suppliers, RJ Martindale offer Homecare boiler cover plans with no excess payable.
At RJ Martindale we believe that you deserve the best care and cover… your boiler is the heart of your home, and we put your safety and comfort at the heart of our service.
Why get covered by RJ Martindale?
Our Homecare plans offer you cover for your boiler, central heating, plumbing and more. We take great pride in providing the best customer care and support. We offer you the choice of four Homecare packages to keep your mind at ease, and unlike many other Homecare providers, there is no excess payable.
- Save on your bills with annual checks
- Keep your heating system & home safe
- Keep your boiler warranty valid
- Speedy response & peace of mind
- On-demand expert care & support
50% off Homecare Boiler Cover for 3 months
RJM’s Homecare boiler cover makes it easy to stay on top of your annual boiler and central heating servicing.
Protect your home all year round against unexpected breakdowns and boiler repairs with one of our complete boiler cover packages, starting from just £10/month!
Essential
£20
£10
/ Mo
Money Back Promise
We are confident that you’ll love Homecare. However if, for any reason, you are not happy with Homecare, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee (excluding parts).
No Excess!
Unlike some competitors who charge up to £60 excess per callout, there is no excess payable with RJM Homecare.
Annual boiler service
Our annual boiler service includes a visual inspection, components check, flue check, gas pressure check and testing to see everything is in working order.
Boiler & Controls
We’ll check that your boiler controls are working and responsive, and will make any required fixes if necessary.
£200 Boiler Discount
If your boiler is deemed beyond economical repair, we offer a membership discount against the installation of a new boiler supplied and fitted by us.
Premium
£26
£13
/ Mo
Money Back Promise
We are confident that you’ll love Homecare. However if, for any reason, you are not happy with Homecare, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee (excluding parts).
No Excess!
Unlike some competitors who charge up to £60 excess per callout, there is no excess payable with RJM Homecare.
Annual boiler service
Our annual boiler service includes a visual inspection, components check, flue check, gas pressure check and testing to see everything is in working order.
Boiler & Controls
We’ll check that your boiler controls are working and responsive, and will make any required fixes if necessary.
Central Heating System
We can make repairs to your entire central heating system, including pumps, motorised valves, radiators, pipes and expansion tanks.
Gas Pipes
We’ll repair potentially dangerous leaks on gas pipes inside your property supplying your gas appliances.
Plumbing Pipework
Repairs to leaks on hot and cold water pipes inside your home between the stopcock and your taps or appliances.
£225 Boiler Discount
If your boiler is deemed beyond economical repair, we offer a membership discount against the installation of a new boiler supplied and fitted by us.
Advanced
£30
£15
/ Mo
Money Back Promise
We are confident that you’ll love Homecare. However if, for any reason, you are not happy with Homecare, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee (excluding parts).
No Excess!
Unlike some competitors who charge up to £60 excess per callout, there is no excess payable with RJM Homecare.
Annual boiler service
Our annual boiler service includes a visual inspection, components check, flue check, gas pressure check and testing to see everything is in working order.
Boiler & Controls
We’ll check that your boiler controls are working and responsive, and will make any required fixes if necessary.
Central Heating System
We can make repairs to your entire central heating system, including pumps, motorised valves, radiators, pipes and expansion tanks.
Gas Pipes
We’ll repair potentially dangerous leaks on gas pipes inside your property supplying your gas appliances.
Plumbing Pipework
Repairs to leaks on hot and cold water pipes inside your home between the stopcock and your taps or appliances.
Drain Blockages
Leaking or blocked waste pipes or drains within your boundary.
£250 Boiler Discount
If your boiler is deemed beyond economical repair, we offer a membership discount against the installation of a new boiler supplied and fitted by us.
Complete
£36
£18
/ Mo
Money Back Promise
We are confident that you’ll love Homecare. However if, for any reason, you are not happy with Homecare, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee (excluding parts).
No Excess!
Unlike some competitors who charge up to £60 excess per callout, there is no excess payable with RJM Homecare.
Annual boiler service
Our annual boiler service includes a visual inspection, components check, flue check, gas pressure check and testing to see everything is in working order.
Boiler & Controls
We’ll check that your boiler controls are working and responsive, and will make any required fixes if necessary.
Central Heating System
We can make repairs to your entire central heating system, including pumps, motorised valves, radiators, pipes and expansion tanks.
Gas Pipes
We’ll repair potentially dangerous leaks on gas pipes inside your property supplying your gas appliances.
Plumbing Pipework
Repairs to leaks on hot and cold water pipes inside your home between the stopcock and your taps or appliances.
Drain Blockages
Leaking or blocked waste pipes or drains within your boundary.
Electrics
Repairs to mains wiring and electrics, such as circuit breakers, fuse boards, switches and sockets inside your property that connect to mains supply.
Toilets
Repairs to leaking toilets, syphons, valves and ballcocks throughout your cover plan subscription term.
£250 Boiler Discount
If your boiler is deemed beyond economical repair, we offer a membership discount against the installation of a new boiler supplied and fitted by us.
Frequently asked smart thermostat questions.
What are the best thermostats?
What are the best thermostats?
There are a wide range of smart thermostat options to choose from, all have their own price ranges and benefits. Here’s an overview of the most popular smart thermostats:
Hive Active
Hive smart thermostats claim to save customers up to £120 a year on their energy bills, making it one of the most energy conscious thermostats around.
They’re also compatible with most boilers, making integration with your existing heating system easier.
With a Hive thermostat you’ll get geolocation, multizone, time programming and app control too.
Nest Learning
The Google-owned Nest thermostat is compatible with most boilers and is well-known for its intelligent behaviour learning capabilities and integration with other smart devices.
Next is more expensive than Hive, but comes with additional features that not all smart thermostats have, such as smart scheduling, geolocation, energy-saving tracking, multizone and hot water control.
Tado Smart
As with most smart thermostats, Tado connects to a wide range of smart devices and works with most types of boilers.
With a Tado smart thermostat, you will get geofencing, weather adaptation, open window detection, multi-room control, smart schedule, app control and healthy air assistant which provides tips on how to keep the air in your home healthier.
Honeywell Evohome
The Honeywell EvoHome system gives you precision control over each individual radiator, which is ideal if you have family members who prefer different temperatures.
You can control up to 12 zones (radiators) independently or set the temperature for your entire home from your mobile device.
Other features include zoning, scheduling, flexible control, scenario programming and hot water control.
Drayton Wiser
The Drayton Wiser thermostat is another popular device that comes with a cheaper price tag than other smart thermostats, which is handy if you’re on a budget.
In terms of features, the Drayton Wiser features on zonal heating works with Amazon Alex and Google Assistant. It also comes with a humidity sensor and app control as standard.
There are lots of smart thermostat options to choose from. Whichever you choose, we’ll be able to install your smart thermostat system and also link them to other smart devices in your home to create a seamless smart home device system.
Can I install a smart thermostat myself?
Can I install a smart thermostat myself?
It’s best to consult a professional to install a smart thermostat. This is because some homes aren’t wired according to smart thermostat specifications.
How does a smart thermostat connect to your boiler?
How does a smart thermostat connect to your boiler?
Most smart thermostat packs come with a hub that connects to your router and the receiver is wired to your boiler, which means your boiler and internet are linked, so you can control your boiler’s setting remotely.
Do smart thermostats require Wifi?
Do smart thermostats require Wifi?
Yes, you will need a WiFi connection to get the most out of your Smart Thermostat as the vast majority of the available features are dependent on it.
Will a smart thermostat work with all boilers?
Will a smart thermostat work with all boilers?
Smart thermostats will work with most boilers, but it’s always worth double-checking with the manufacturer or a professional before installing.