Controls manufacturer Resideo has rounded off its ‘Winter Heroes’ campaign with a donation to DEPHER that will help the charity update thermostats in 40 properties ahead of the next heating season. The campaign, which began in September last year, was designed to champion the everyday heroism of UK installers, heating and plumbing engineers, reminding installers of the true value of the work they do, especially during a time of fluctuating energy prices.

Reaching an audience of over 600,000, an animated video, voiced by heating engineer, Ryan Mills and aptly named ‘The Installer’, again reminded installers of the valuable work they undertake as they go about their usual business – whatever the weather – to help their customers’ homes stay warm. It also highlighted the important role installers are playing in helping customers tackle rising energy costs by providing them with information on how to run their heating systems efficiently.

Tips and advice on how upgrades to controls and radiator thermostats can make a tangible difference to customers’ energy usage and bills were shared throughout the campaign, while a digital card game that tested installers knowledge of the savings that upgraded thermostats and radiator controls can give, received over 100 entries to scoop one of two iPhone 14s. Now, as part of the campaign, Resideo has also donated 40 T3R programmable room thermostats and 40 CO detectors to heating charity, DEPHER.

James Anderson from DEPHER comments: “Being able to control a heating system so it runs at its most efficient and makes the most of the energy being used is so important, especially as prices continue to fluctuate. Yet, we still visit so many homes that either don’t have a thermostat in place to regulate the energy being used or have one that isn’t right for the heating system.

“We are incredibly grateful to Resideo for providing its Honeywell Home thermostats for installation in our customers’ homes. The impact of this donation will go a long way in helping DEPHER provide vital upgrades to the heating systems of those in need, so they are in a better position to tackle the colder months.  It is great to see companies, like Resideo, supporting our mission to provide vital assistance to the elderly and families who need it most.”

To watch the video or access energy saving information and advice ahead of Winter 2023, please visit:  https://www.resideo.com/gb/en/solutions/home-comfort/every-crisis-needs-a-hero/