Boiler defaults to auto after power cut

ThisIsWeird

Good news re warranty. And that sounds like a plan.

I'd still email W-B now, tho', so you are 'informed' before the service takes place.

FreeBear

busybee100 said: This has made me think I should clear the program when I turn the heating of for Summer. I'll have a look.

If your timer (programmable thermostat) has a holiday mode, just select that. During the summer, it is unlikely to get cold enough for the heating to kick in.

grumbler said: I think most (all?) smart thermostats don't require internet/wifi for basic functions. Mine (Honeywell) doesn't.

For basic functions, an internet connection isn't required. But if you have to use an app, then a connection probably is needed. Any advanced "smarts" such as learning algorithms and fancy scheduling may be reliant on a remote server (such as Nest & Hive).

busybee100

FreeBear said:

busybee100 said: This has made me think I should clear the program when I turn the heating of for Summer. I'll have a look.

If your timer (programmable thermostat) has a holiday mode, just select that. During the summer, it is unlikely to get cold enough for the heating to kick in.

grumbler said: I think most (all?) smart thermostats don't require internet/wifi for basic functions. Mine (Honeywell) doesn't.

For basic functions, an internet connection isn't required. But if you have to use an app, then a connection probably is needed. Any advanced "smarts" such as learning algorithms and fancy scheduling may be reliant on a remote server (such as Nest & Hive).

I've never used it, I will investigate. Thank you.

ThisIsWeird

FreeBear said:

If your timer (programmable thermostat) has a holiday mode, just select that. During the summer, it is unlikely to get cold enough for the heating to kick in.

That might well be a solution, but it won't be a cure. Since it's under warranty, I think BB should do the obvious thing and check its operation with WB themselves.

ComicGeek

My Vaillant Smart controller relies on internet connection to operate, I made a mistake when picking it. When the power comes back on after a power cut (as there was for the last 3 mornings around 4am) the boiler fires up automatically, and waits for a signal from the programmable thermostat to turn it off. The thermostat takes around 5 minutes to come back on line, and even with heating off within the app means that the radiators are hot by the time it turns the boiler off again. Really stupid design!

Not only that but it also wakes our dog up, so early mornings for me. I'm hoping that after lots of power cuts this week UKPN have finally figured out the issues.