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"Turn off the tree when leaving the house or going to sleep," said Ostroskey, "Consider using a timer so you won’t forget."

Serviceability features: Simplified servicing with Charge Guard™. A touchscreen provides a readout of system condition as well as head pressure and suction pressure while calculating superheat and subcooling. A swing-open electrical box provides corner access to unit interior. The Wi-Fi Hx3 thermostat supports a service app for remote service and monitoring.

Warranty information: Five-year limited parts warranty and one-year Dependability Promise to replace the unit if the compressor fails within the first year. If the product is registered within 60 days of purchase, the coverage increases to a 12-year limited parts warranty and a 12-year Dependability Promise. Extended warranties are available through the Contractors’ Preferred Protection Plan.

The Netatmo by Starck Smart Thermostat — named after its famous designer, Philippe Starck — isn’t the only smart thermostat that aims to help reduce your energy bills (by 37%, according to Netatmo). However, it was one of the first to support HomeKit, allowing you to control the heating at home or in an office using voice commands. It also integrates well with the company’s extensive range of home-automation and security products.

Tuya dubs itself ‘the world’s leading IoT platform’, offering OEM products for controlling just about anything. That includes smart AC, smart lighting and smart plugs, alongside a whole range of other products that one would typically not expect – such as air purifiers, and smart juicers.

IAQ equipment supported: Optional system-matched humidifiers, dehumidifiers, germ-killing UVC lighting, and high-efficiency filtration through MERV 16.

Warranty information: Five-year No Hassle Replacement limited warranty. Lifetime heat exchanger and 10-year parts limited warranty to original purchaser with timely registration. Parts limited warranty period is 20-year heat exchanger and five-year parts if not registered within 90 days of installation (see warranty certificate for details and restrictions).

Special installation requirements: To order and install this system, contractors must complete free training through the manufacturer, available throughout the year at www.geothermaluniversity.com/training-calendar.html.

There are a number of preset settings that give you the option to reduce the entire house by a few degrees or override the system entirely and the Evohome system is compatible with IFTTT, Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa.

I also found my adjustable pliers, remembering that a couple of the radiator valves were painted shut and might require a little more muscle to loosen them up. My wife, Marissa, eyed me suspiciously as I emerged from the cellar with these items and a testosterone-filled look in my eye.

Now there are heat exchangers to facilitate movement of water. They work like car radiators, transferring heat.

Thermostat compatibility: Compatible with most thermostats. Communicating and self-configuring functions available only when used with the new Tempstar Ion system control or the Observer communicating control (thermostat).