If you’re looking to improve the efficiency of your heating system or lower your energy bills, thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) can be a great investment. They’re easy to install and use, and let you control the temperature in individual rooms.
What are TRVs, and how do they work?
A thermostatic radiator valve is fitted to a radiator and controls the flow of hot water through it, based on the temperature of the room. Once the room reaches your chosen temperature, the valve shuts off the flow of hot water; once it cools down again, it opens back up. You simply set the temperature you want by turning the valve, rather than relying on one thermostat for the whole house.
This makes TRVs particularly useful in homes without separate heating zones, where some rooms – a bedroom, say, versus a living room – need to run warmer or cooler than others. If you upgrade to a smart TRV, this can happen automatically to a schedule you set, rather than needing to adjust it by hand.
What are the benefits of using TRVs?
Because each radiator only heats a room to the temperature it actually needs, TRVs stop energy being wasted on rooms that are empty, already warm, or don’t need to be as warm as the rest of the house – which can make a real difference to your heating bills. They also help avoid the discomfort of overheated rooms, and give you room-by-room control without needing a full central heating zoning system installed.
Get expert advice on TRVs
The benefits of using thermostatic radiator valves are real: lower energy usage, reduced heating bills, and rooms that are always at the temperature you actually want. If you’d like to explore smart TRVs as part of a wider smart heating control setup, or want advice on the best option for your home, get in touch – our Worcester Bosch accredited engineers can advise on what’s right for your system.