As a homeowner with underfloor heating, I’ve noticed how the early start feature has made a significant difference in ensuring my thermostat efficiently adjusts to maintain the desired temperature. Over several days, the thermostat has learned to activate heating earlier, which is especially useful during colder mornings. However, I’ve encountered a limitation at the other end of the schedule. If I set the finish time for heating at 10 PM, the thermostat continues to request heat for about an hour before this time, which isn’t beneficial as the house won’t feel the warmth by then.
This got me thinking—would it be possible to introduce an ‘Early Finish’ feature? Similar to how the early start feature uses external temperature data and previous cooling rates to optimize heating, an early finish option could adjust the shutdown time based on the room’s cooling rate. This would prevent unnecessary heating and save energy.
I understand that manually adjusting the finish time earlier could be a workaround, but integrating this logic into the thermostat’s functionality would provide a more seamless and efficient solution. It would be great if the system could automatically calculate the optimal shutdown time, ensuring comfort without waste.
I’m curious to hear if others have encountered similar issues or if there’s any progress on this feature. Any insights or experiences would be valuable!