How Wondrwall Intelligently Controls Heating
Learn how Wondrwall uses schedules, dynamic energy tariffs, and zonal control to optimise heating for comfort and efficiency.
Overview
Wondrwall intelligently heats your home by combining the system's tariff review, r local weather checking, and room-by-room control (Zones). The system connects to your energy provider daily, schedules heating when prices are lowest, and reduces heating in unused spaces, overall adjusting your schedule to be as efficient and tailored to you as possible.
Dynamic Tariff Optimisation
Wondrwall reviews your daily tariff rates from your provider and automatically times heating to run during the cheapest periods. Rooms may pre-heat before your scheduled time or pause once Comfort Temperature is reached to save energy. This ensures you avoid peak rates while keeping your home comfortable, saving energy and money.
How it works:
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Retrieves tariff data daily from your energy provider.
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Schedules heating to run in low-cost periods.
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Uses stored warmth to maintain comfort during peak rates.
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Adjusts automatically, no changes to your Schedule needed.
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Daily adaptation: Considers weather and how your home holds heat, starting earlier on colder days or reducing heating on milder ones.
Zonal Heating & Temperatures
Each room (Zone) has its own Schedule and Comfort/Saving Temperatures, so you only pay to heat spaces in use. This targeted control reduces waste, keeps priority rooms comfortable, and adapts to your lifestyle.
Key benefits:
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Independent control for each Zone.
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Lower energy costs by heating only in-use areas.
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Flexible temperature settings to suit different routines.
Motion Sensors
When enabled, motion sensors add an extra layer of efficiency. If a room is unused for an extended period, heating can be temporarily reduced to its Saving Temperature. This works in the background and never overrides your Schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does my heating start before my Schedule?
A: To take advantage of cheaper tariff periods so rooms are warm on time while keeping energy prices as low as possible around your schedules.
Q: Why did the heating stop before my Schedule ended?
A: Your assigned Comfort Temperature was reached, so heating paused to save energy.
Q: Can I control heating in each room separately?
A: Yes. Each Zone can have its own Schedule and Temperatures via the Wondrwall Heating Widget. Follow this link for detailed instructions on how to operate the Heating Widget
Q: Do I need a dynamic tariff?
A: No, but dynamic tariffs maximise cost savings.
Q: Do motion sensors override my Schedule?
A: No. They only reduce heating in unused rooms without cancelling your chosen Schedule. It makes minor adjustments to accommodate your lifestyle as efficiently as possible.