The Hot Water section of the Homely app provides convenient tools to manage your hot water system effectively. You can set up personalised schedules to ensure hot water is ready whenever you need it. This feature lets you plan around your daily routines for maximum convenience. The app also offers controls to determine when your water heats or reheats, giving you flexibility and control over your energy usage.
To configure your hot water schedule you will need to:
- Open the 'Hot Water' tab
- Select your day of the week
- Either:
- Click 'Edit' next to one of the existing set points
- Select 'Add set point'
- Enter the times for which you would like to have hot water
- Click 'Confirm'
Beneath the hot water schedule in the Homely app, you’ll find the Hot Water Controls drop-down section. This area includes several toggle options that let you personalise how your hot water is heated. The available options depend on the Homely mode you are currently using. The toggles are as follows:
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Heat Before Set Point
Activating this toggle instructs your heat pump to reheat your hot water tank during the hour before your scheduled set point if the tank temperature is below your set level. -
Reheat During Set Point
This toggle allows the system to reheat the hot water tank at any time during your scheduled hot water period if the temperature drops by more than 5°C below your set level. -
Preheat During Off-Peak (Smart+ Feature)
Enabling this toggle prompts your heat pump to heat your hot water tank for 1.5 hours during your off-peak energy period. This helps you maximise the benefits of lower energy prices.
By using these toggles, you can fine-tune your hot water heating preferences to balance comfort and efficiency.
At the bottom of the Hot Water page in the Homely app, you’ll find the Hot Water Temperature setting. This feature allows you to control the target temperature for your hot water tank. By adjusting this setting, you can customise the water temperature to suit your preferences and needs.