Aside from assisting their lifestyle choices - and we ’ ve seen this first hand in fenestration - ‘ smart ’ has also revolutionised the safety and security of our homes and businesses . Not only can smart locks on our doors and windows offer convenience , they are changing the way facilities , business premises and holiday lettings are managed and maintained ‘ en masse ’, they are addressing innumerable niche issues for vulnerable adults or individuals with additional requirement . All of these benefits of smart products - especially when it comes to fenestration - were already allowing home owners to reap the rewards , then when Covid hit , the ability to remotely control and monitor building access confirmed what early adopters already knew , and gave

the sceptical the final proof that they needed ; smart tech is the smart choice .

But , just when you think you ’ ve seen everything - including the smart egg trays that tell when to use your eggs , forks that tell you when you ’ re not eating properly and belts that … no idea what they do - something else comes along . Well , smart heating apps are not new , but when paired with Air Source Heat Pumps , they are offering a new solution to the age old problem of efficient home heating ; kinder to the planet and the pocket .

And , during the current gas crisis , alternative methods of heating the home and ergo maintaining and managing that new method of heating could not have come at a better time .

Air Source Heat Pumps take in air from outside to heat a liquid

refrigerant . Using electricity , the pump compresses the liquid to increase its temperature . This then condenses back into a liquid to release stored heat . Heat is sent to radiators or underfloor heating ; the remainder is stored in a hot water cylinder to be used for showers , baths and taps . It seems like such a simple solution - and it is - that controlling it should be just as smart - and it is . Featuring all the settings you ’ d imagine such as daily and weekly schedules , holiday mode , plus different zones for rooms and areas , the app takes away all the fuss ; and as it ’ s all on your phone , tablet or laptop , there ’ s no need to fish out the manual every time you want to change or update your preferences .

For the ‘ smart ’ property owner , this means a future-proof heating solution for the home or business

, and a clever way to control it , whether they are on the property or not . In terms of economical savings , the everyday cost of heating and hot water is lower , which is something that no bill payer will ever turn down , and being able to monitor and record your usage means you ’ ll never have to come home and switch off the heating when you ’ ve been out all day ever again !

But what does it mean for fenestration ?

Well , aside from changing the way you can potentially sustainably heat your own business premises and keep track of energy bills , it ’ s a lucrative opportunity to add to your own specification and installation portfolio ; especially if you offer extensions , garden rooms and renovations of commercial properties .

That ’ s why Clearview and Pro Installer , in partnership with ECO Footprint Ltd , has put together a series of articles explaining everything there is to know about the Air Source Heat Pumps and their installation , including financial support available from the Government via its Renewable Heat Incentive scheme , exclusive interviews with ECO Footprint Ltd team members and installers , plus - most importantly - how to get involved .

So , while a smart home heating app and air source heat pump may not tell you when your eggs are about to expire , you can be sure as eggs is eggs that this a trend no smart home or business owner will want to ignore .

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