Reset Control in Seasonal Home

sburke

I work as an energy auditor, and I often recommend outdoor reset controls for my boiler customers. However, quite a few of my customers are 'snowbirds' who winter in FL or some other warm state.

I realize the payback for an outdoor reset would be longer in a home where the temperature is turned down to 50-55 for the winter. What I don't know is whether the performance of an outdoor reset would be compromised to the point where it wouldn't be worth the cost of installation. I would imagine the control is designed to work most efficiently at normal operating temperatures (65-70). Can anyone speak to this, please?

Thank you

beenthere

Since the water temp to maintain 50 to 55 in the house, is much lower then to maintain 65 to 70. It will still save a lot on the heating bill, percentage wise.

If their heating bill is only 300 bucks for the winter. Even a 30% savings won't enough for some of them to justify it. However, if their heating bill is 600 or more. Then its worth it.

sburke

Thanks. Our program sponsor is handing out a $100 rebate and the GasNetworks is offering $200, so I think I'll be able to sell them. I'll just have to explain it'll be a longer payback and let them decide.