A groundbreaking partnership between City Plumbing, Vericon Systems, and ADEY has revolutionised smart home technology in social housing. Their collaborative project provides a blueprint for socially responsible housing providers looking to embrace technological advancement.
SHAL Housing, based in Bridgwater, Somerset, manages approximately 4,000 homes. The organisation recently launched an innovative SMART home scheme in five properties. Through this initiative, they’ve integrated ADEY Sense® products with Vericon IoT sensors and agnostic boiler monitoring to enhance heating system management.
The project’s success relied heavily on Vericon’s integrated product ecosystem. At its core, the Building Control Module (BCM) serves as an intelligent gateway, collecting and transmitting vital system data. This robust device connects seamlessly with heating systems, offering real-time performance monitoring and fault detection.
Working alongside the BCM, the MultiDOT sensors provide precise temperature and humidity readings throughout each property. These compact, wireless devices create a comprehensive picture of the living environment, helping prevent issues like damp and mould before they develop.
The Vericon Portal ties the entire system together, offering housing providers a user-friendly dashboard for property management. Through this centralised platform, maintenance teams can:
Completing the suite, AutoFill technology ensures optimal system pressure maintenance. This innovative solution automatically tops up boiler pressure when needed, reducing unnecessary callouts and extending system life. The AutoFill system also alerts providers to potential leaks by monitoring top-up frequency, adding another layer of preventive maintenance.
The partnership has achieved remarkable results, with improvements in 83% of assessed properties. At the heart of this success lies Vericon’s telematics hardware working alongside ADEY’s smart solutions. These include app-based water testing and remote monitoring through MagnaClean magnetic filters.
Housing providers can now spot issues before tenants even notice them. The system actively tracks system performance and sends instant alerts when problems arise. Through precise data collection, maintenance teams can address concerns proactively rather than reactively.
Modern life keeps tenants busy, making it challenging to notice gradual changes in heating efficiency. Thanks to Vericon Systems’ technology, they no longer need to worry. The system provides:
ADEY Sense® connected filters bring additional benefits:
Smart monitoring leads to significant cost savings through:
The success at SHAL Housing demonstrates the potential for smart technology in social housing.
As Angela Gascoigne, CEO at SHAL Housing, emphasises: “Technology plays a crucial role in fulfilling our commitment to Somerset homes.”
Other social housing providers should take note of this successful implementation. The project proves that investing in smart technology delivers both immediate and long-term benefits. It ensures tenant satisfaction while optimising operational costs.
Housing providers considering similar initiatives should:
Don’t wait for property issues to escalate. Transform your housing management with our innovative smart technology solutions. Contact our team on 01242 582 555 or visit www.vericonsystems.com/contact-us to book your free consultation. Together, we can create healthier, more efficient homes for your residents.
As a social housing provider, managing a large portfolio of homes is a complex task. One of the biggest challenges you face is ensuring that your residents have reliable access to heat and hot water, especially during the cold winter months.
Boiler breakdowns are all too common when temperatures drop, leading to costly repairs, increased maintenance calls, and most importantly, unhappy residents left in the cold.
This winter, you can take proactive steps to avoid the boiler breakdown rush and ensure your properties remain warm and safe. By partnering with Vericon and installing our boiler monitoring solutions now, you can have your systems up and running smoothly before the winter weather sets in.
Thanks to the technological developments from our dedicated team, Vericon’s boiler monitoring solutions allow for remote checks, forced performance levels and maintenance data. This means potential issues can be identified and addressed before they cause a breakdown, even before the first heating systems are turned on by the residents for the winter.
But why are boilers more prone to breakdowns in the winter months? The answer lies in a combination of factors. Firstly, the increased demand puts additional strain on the system. Boilers have to work harder and longer to keep homes warm, leading to wear and tear on components. The cold weather itself can also cause parts of the boiler to contract and expand, potentially leading to leaks, ignition problems, and other faults.
Regular maintenance is key to preventing breakdowns, but this is often neglected. Just like any other appliance, boilers need to be serviced to ensure they’re running efficiently and safely. Neglecting this maintenance can lead to problems down the line.
So, what does this mean for social housing providers? As the temperature drops, maintenance calls will inevitably increase. But with a surge in breakdowns across the portfolio, finding the staff and resources to attend to these issues promptly will become a challenge. This may mean relying on subcontractors, at an increased cost.
Most importantly, it means residents will be left without heating when they need it most. The impact on their comfort, safety, and wellbeing cannot be overstated.
By installing Vericon’s boiler monitoring solutions now, you can avoid this scenario. Our technology allows for proactive maintenance, reducing the likelihood of breakdowns and the subsequent disruption. You’ll be able to provide your residents with the reliable access to heat and hot water they deserve, while also controlling costs and streamlining your maintenance operations.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Beat the winter rush and contact Vericon today to learn more about our boiler monitoring products and how they can benefit your portfolio.
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