Drayton Underheating / Insufficient Heat Output

Room never reaches the set temperature; the thermostat shows demand, but the room stays cold.

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Possible Causes

Incorrect minimum on-time or cycle rate settings, thermostat incorrectly configured for underfloor vs. radiators, stuck TRVs on radiators in the thermostat room, faulty room sensor reading too high.

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Isolate the mains before working on any valves or wiring.

  • Check radiators/TRVs: Ensure radiators in the thermostat room are fully open and TRVs are not stuck. Carefully free any stuck TRV pins.
  • Verify control mode: In the Drayton thermostat or Wiser app, confirm that the control type (radiator vs. underfloor) and cycle rate are set correctly for your system.
  • Compare temperatures: Use a separate thermometer to compare with the thermostat reading. If the thermostat reads significantly higher, the sensor may be faulty or poorly located.
  • Relocate or replace sensor: Move the thermostat to a more representative location or replace the thermostat if the sensor is inaccurate.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Room NTC Temperature Sensor / TRVs
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