Combining 3 thermostats into master 1 to lower heat bill

[docancho]

I have a house with 3 separate apartments – 2 rental and I live in one.

House has hot water heating with cast iron baseboard radiators. There’s 1 boiler/1 pump with 3 separate zones for each apt and each apt has its own thermostat to control.

Issue is that if tenants are cold, they usually crank up thermostat to max to get warmed up quicker. If it gets hot, they sometimes open window for some fresh air to come. In order for boiler not to work all the time, all 3 thermostats will need to be aligned and room temperature above set.

I just received a bill and can tell that’s not happening. I am thinking about having only 1 master thermostat in my apt which will control entire house heat. Once the set temp 68F is reached, boiler will not work any longer but pump will still circulate the hot water.

I appreciate if you can let me know your thoughts on this and/or any better ideas.

Clearly, I am trying to get more efficient heating out of same system and avoid unnecessary higher heating bill.


Thank you.

 

[alefromitaly]

I try answer you..do You want that your thermostat control the other two for spend less? Anyhow is right that the pump run after boiler switch.. Usually for 5-10 minutes.. Not more..

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[johnjh2o]

There a locking covers you can get for the thermostats. That way you can set them to your desired temperature and lock the covers.

 

[alefromitaly]

Or in another way, you can mount a calories counter on every radiator, and after you'll make pay the bill from your occupants..