--- title: "Thermostat & Heating Controls in Stockport & Greater Manchester" description: "Install and repair of thermostats, timers, smart controls and motorised valves. Gas Safe #9663, family-run since 1986. 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Sometimes it's batteries or a wiring fault; sometimes the stat itself has failed. Both outcomes are common." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need permission from my boiler manufacturer?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "For most modern controls, no, as long as they're compatible with your boiler, which we check before quoting." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will new controls really save me money?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In most cases yes, especially if you're upgrading from mechanical to programmable, or from unzoned to zoned. 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Emergency (heating not working) is same-day." } } ] } ] --- Based in Stockport [info@swainsongas.co.uk](mailto:info@swainsongas.co.uk)Gas Safe registered #9663 Open 7am – 6pm, 7 days [](https://www.facebook.com/people/Swainson-Gas-Services/61563360904402/)[](https://www.instagram.com/swainsongas/)[](https://x.com/swainsongas) [![Swainson Gas Services](/__l5e/assets-v1/2f3afd23-ed83-4d5d-a90b-6d75c9544dc3/swainson-logo.png)](/) [Home](/) [About](/about) [Services](/services) Our services - [Boiler Servicing & Maintenance](/services/boiler-servicing) - [Boiler Repairs & Breakdowns](/services/boiler-repairs) - [Gas Safety Checks](/services/landlord-gas-safety-check) - [Heating Controls & Radiators](/services/thermostat-heating-controls) - [Other Gas Services](/services/gas-fire-servicing) [Areas](/areas) Areas we cover [Hazel Grove](/areas/hazel-grove)[Stockport](/areas/stockport)[Poynton](/areas/poynton)[Bramhall](/areas/bramhall)[Cheadle Hulme](/areas/cheadle-hulme)[Marple](/areas/marple)[High Lane](/areas/high-lane)[Sale](/areas/sale)[Didsbury](/areas/didsbury)[Offerton](/areas/offerton)[Woodley](/areas/woodley)[Bredbury](/areas/bredbury)[Romiley](/areas/romiley)[Davenport](/areas/davenport)[Heaviley](/areas/heaviley)[Gatley](/areas/gatley)[Cheadle](/areas/cheadle)[Disley](/areas/disley)[Handforth](/areas/handforth)[The Heatons](/areas/the-heatons) [Reviews](/reviews) [Contact](/contact) [Call the engineer 07442 536165 ](tel:+447442536165)[Book in now](/contact) ![Modern smart heating thermostat mounted on a wall next to a wireless programmer](/assets/service-thermostat-controls-Cl56sa0-.jpg) [Home](/)[Services](/services)Thermostat & Heating Control Install / Repair Heating Controls # Thermostat & Heating Control Install / Repair in Stockport & Greater Manchester New room stat, upgraded timer, smart heating control, or a motorised valve gone stubborn. Fitted, wired, commissioned and warrantied by a Gas Safe family business that's been doing it since 1986. [Book a service or repair](/contact) [Call 07442 536165](tel:+447442536165) **5.0** Google (36) Gas Safe #9663 Wired & wireless · Smart controls supported Gas Safe registered #9663 Family-run since 1986 12-month workmanship guarantee 5.0 ★ Google (36 reviews) Card payment on site What we do ## Thermostat & Heating Control Install / Repair, done properly. Heating controls are where a decent boiler either becomes a comfortable home or a source of confused arguments. Upgraded controls save gas, extend the boiler's life, and, if they're programmable or smart, give you the ability to actually run the heating around your life rather than the other way round. What it is Installation and repair of every domestic heating control: room thermostats (wired and wireless), programmable timers, smart controls (Nest, Hive, Tado, Honeywell), cylinder thermostats, motorised zone valves, wiring centres and boiler-side interlocks. Who it's for Anyone whose heating currently runs off a broken timer, a thermostat that lies about the temperature, or no controls at all. Also anyone moving from a mechanical timer to a smart control and wanting it commissioned properly rather than left half-wired. When you need it Whenever your existing controls are inaccurate, broken, or hopelessly out of date. Also a great job to bundle in with an annual service, separately it's a call-out; together it's an efficient visit. Why it matters Because thermostat swaps start from £185 for a programmable, and a smart control paired with proper commissioning can pay itself back in gas savings. Also: half the 'my heating is wrong' complaints in Stockport homes turn out to be a control problem, not a boiler problem. Book a service or repair ### Speak directly to the engineer. What happens if it's ignored ## The cost of putting it off. Bad or broken controls cost more than most people realise, in ways that don't show up on any one bill. ### Overheated or cold rooms A room stat that's lying by 2°C is either overheating your house or leaving you shivering. Both are expensive. ### Boiler running when nobody's home Broken timers with the schedule wiped are a very common finding on old installations. Small daily overrun, big annual bill. ### Stuck zone valves A motorised valve that isn't switching means either heating always on or hot water and heating fighting each other. Neither is efficient. ### Smart controls fitted but not commissioned Very common, the app works, but the boiler-side wiring and interlock aren't set. You lose most of the efficiency gains. Common mistakes we see - DIY smart-thermostat installs on unfamiliar wiring, dangerous and often incorrect. - Assuming a battery change fixes an obviously failing thermostat. - Fitting a smart control to a boiler that doesn't have the right interlock, no efficiency gain. Our process ## A clear five-step system. No guessing, no meter-running. Every job follows the same repeatable process, that's how the result stays consistent. 1. 01 ### Survey your existing setup Boiler type, wiring, current controls and how you actually use the heating. 2. 02 ### Recommend controls Honest advice on the right level, a decent programmable stat is enough for many; smart is worth it for others. 3. 03 ### Install & wire Boiler isolated, existing controls removed, new controls wired to manufacturer spec and boiler-side interlock set. 4. 04 ### Commission Zones tested, schedules set, smart control paired and boiler load-tested against the new controls. 5. 05 ### Show you the controls Walk through the app or panel with you so you can actually use it. 12-month workmanship guarantee. Why it's worth doing ## What you actually get. ### Real gas savings Correctly commissioned controls typically save 8–15% on annual gas use. ### Boiler cycles less Fewer starts and stops means longer boiler life and quieter operation. ### Room-by-room comfort With TRVs and modern controls, each room runs to its own schedule. ### Smart control done properly Nest, Hive, Tado, Honeywell, all fitted and commissioned to boiler-side interlock. ### Backwards-compatible Older boilers with fewer wiring options are still upgradable, we know the workarounds. ### One visit fix Common repairs (stuck valves, dead timers) done same-day where the part is on the van. In depth ## The detail that matters. Heating controls are the least glamorous part of a heating system and the part that gives the biggest efficiency return per pound spent. ### Programmable room thermostats The everyday workhorse. Modern programmable stats can hold multiple schedules, learn behaviour, and communicate wirelessly with the boiler, all without a smartphone. Ideal for households who don't want app-driven controls. ### Smart controls Nest, Hive, Tado, Honeywell Evohome and equivalent. Full smart control gives geofencing, per-room zoning (with wireless TRVs), and detailed usage analytics, but they only deliver savings if the boiler-side interlock is correctly commissioned. ### Motorised zone valves & wiring centres S-plan and Y-plan systems rely on motorised valves and a wiring centre to route heating and hot water. Failed valves and dead wiring centres are among the most common causes of 'partial' heating faults. ### Cylinder thermostats In cylinder-based systems, the cylinder stat governs how hot the water goes and when the boiler stops firing. A wrongly-set cylinder stat is a very common cause of high gas bills in older homes. FAQs ## Questions we hear every week. If you have a question that isn't answered here, ring John directly on 07442 536165. ### Can you fit smart controls like Nest, Hive or Tado? ### My thermostat isn't working. Can it be repaired or does it need replacing? ### Do I need permission from my boiler manufacturer? ### Will new controls really save me money? ### Do you rewire old wiring centres? ### How much does a thermostat installation cost? ### Is there a guarantee? ### How quickly can you install controls? Related services ## Often booked together. 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