Energy efficiency isn’t just about lower bills... it’s about protecting your property and reducing avoidable callouts.
With a properly configured TIME:O:STAT thermostat, landlords can build efficiency into a property from day one. The key? Smart scheduling.
Here’s how to set it up strategically.
1. Create a sensible default workday schedule
Even in rental properties, heating shouldn’t run at full temperature 24/7.
A practical default schedule could look like:
- Morning: 19–21°C
- Midday: Reduced temperature (15–17°C)
- Evening: Return to comfort temperature
- Overnight: Slightly reduced
According to the Energy Saving Trust, turning a thermostat down by just 1°C could cut heating bills by around 10%.
Installing a TIME:O:STAT thermostat allows this schedule to be set clearly and consistently, helping tenants stay comfortable without excessive energy use.
2. Protect the property during void periods
Empty property? Don’t switch the heating off entirely in winter.
Instead, configure the TIME:O:STAT with frost protection (around 7–10°C). This helps safeguard pipework and heating systems, reducing the risk of frozen pipes and costly emergency visits.
Built-in minimum temperature settings give peace of mind during colder months.
3. Plan for time-of-use tariffs (Additional electricity-saving tip)
While thermostat scheduling is a powerful way to control heating costs, landlords can also encourage tenants to reduce electricity spend by being aware of time-of-use tariffs.
More households are moving to tariffs such as Octopus Agile from Octopus Energy, where electricity prices vary throughout the day.
As an additional money-saving measure, encourage tenants to run high-energy appliances during off-peak hours, charge devices when rates are lowest, and avoid using multiple power-hungry appliances during peak periods.
This small shift in behaviour can make a noticeable difference to electricity bills over the course of a year, particularly in fully occupied rental properties.
4. Reduce common heating misuse
Many heating issues arise from poor thermostat habits:
- Constant 24/7 heating
- Turning systems fully off in winter
- Large temperature swings
- Frequent manual overrides
By installing a straightforward, installer-configured thermostat like TIME:O:STAT, you create structured temperature control from the outset.
Set it once. Protect the property. Let the system do the rest.
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