Heating System Thermostat

We just installed a radiant floor and our plumber told us that a regular thermostat is actually more efficient than a timer, because it does not need to use much energy to get hot water again. We installed a high efficiency boiler Munchkin. Thoughts?

I also have a Munchkin boiler and radiant heat. I put in programmable thermostats only because I like the way they see and there is a switch on them. I do back. The best way is to set your temp and Let It Be. This is particularly true in the case of a heated slab. Have you considered a reset is to change the temperature of the boiler if it warms up next. I did not put one on, but it could contribute to overheating in spring and autumn.

When I built our house last, we installed the hot water radiant heat in the basement and garages. Out of sight, to 60 during the winter in the garage kept cars have ice. The programmable thermostat causes more problems than it helps. You'll love the warm soil, and you can keep the temperature comfortable and be somewhat lower.

I see things like that .. Radiant heat is a comfortable warmth even when its up and running. If you leave your house is cool when you're not at home, a radiant system will have more recovery time than forced air. Any retreat would be savings, but I do not think it would be substantial.