Case Study - Bill Free Homes, Durham

Robust Range of Tamperproof Thermostats − Case Study − Quality Student Rental Accommodation

Bill Free Homes are dedicated to providing top quality student accommodation in Durham.  They boast a portfolio of 87 properties with 430 tenants.  

They use the MiniSpecialists range of Robust Thermostats throughout their portfolio.  Bill Free Homes pride themselves on minimising their impact on the environment and proactively invest in sustainable ideas such as offering a free bike to tenants, offsetting their Carbon Emissions with carbon care and managing responsible energy control through the use of MiniSpecialists Tamperproof Thermostats.

Bill Free Homes have successfully enhanced their business plan and profitability through the installation of the MiniSpecialists Robust Range of Thermostats throughout their portfolio.  Managing Director Peter Smith has provided the following case study to demonstrate how our thermostats have reduced his bills while still delivering against the expectations of his tenants.

Problem

We were finding that our tenants who had opted in to the all inclusive bills package were regulating the temperature by turning the thermostat up and then opening the windows. 

Solution

We began installing MiniSpecialists E817 Set-Back Thermostats into our properties and have recorded a 30%† reduction in energy bills.  In some houses we have recorded savings of up to 40%†.

Benefits

The E817 Thermostat also boasts a boost button which allows the tenants to select to have a pre-set period (usually 1 hour) of increased temperature.  After the per-set period has elapsed the E817 regulates the temperature to the pre-set standard temperature.
Our experience is that the MiniSpecialists Thermostats leave our bills much smaller, but our student tenants are always comfortable. 

Reliability

Since installing MiniSpecialists Thermostats 3 years ago we have not experienced any breakdowns, or faults.  The 5 year guarantee MiniSpecialists offer with each thermostat gives us confidence in their operation and peace of mind about our investment
Recommendation I would recommend this type of temperature control for all shared houses where it is difficult to maintain responsible energy management.

Peter Smith − Director − Bill Free Homes

The MiniSpecialists range of Robust Tamperproof Thermostats also assist Bill Free Homes in achieving positive CO2 reductions throughout their portfolio.  We would estimate a saving of 80,000g per annum*.

MiniSpecialists have recently created a wireless version of the popular E817 Set-Back Thermostat to provide greater flexibility to our customers.  We have worked on feedback from customers like Peter to create a unit that is easily to install, therefore minimising disruption and installation costs, while still providing all of the reliable features of our standard units.

For more information about MiniSpecialists range of Energy Saving controls please visit our website http://www.mselectronics.co.uk/ 

For more information about Bill Free Homes, ple ase visit http://www.billfreehomes.com