Heating system absence and holiday checklist

Absence or vacation mode prevents a regular schedule from remaining active when the home is empty. It should be prepared with a clear duration, an appropriate temperature, and a planned return.

Summary

• Absence checklist
• Planning your return
• Practical table
• Useful products
• Frequently asked questions

Absence checklist

• [ ] Define the duration of absence.
• [ ] Choose the rooms concerned.
• [ ] Set a cautious reduced temperature depending on the accommodation.
• [ ] Program an automatic end if the application allows it.
• [ ] Verify that valves and thermostats are connected.
• [ ] Test the mode for a short absence.
• [ ] Plan for the return to the normal schedule.
• [ ] Keep manual access in case of a change of plans.

Planning your return

Depending on the inertia of the accommodation, it may be useful to reactivate comfort before arrival. Avoid overcompensating with excessive temperature: instead, adjust the restart time.

Practical table

Useful products

Discover connected thermostats, connected valves and hubs or control panels to launch scenes according to compatibility.

Discover connected heating

Frequently asked questions

Does absence mode cut everything off?

Not necessarily. It often applies a reduced setpoint depending on the model.

Yes, if the equipment, application, and connection allow it.

It depends on the accommodation, the weather, and constraints. Be careful and adapt according to the installation.

Conclusion

A good absence mode has three elements: a duration, an adapted setpoint, and a planned return. This checklist helps to avoid oversights.