KlimaTopZeit offers small pilots to validate timing scenarios in a controlled set of homes. A typical pilot runs for 6 to 12 weeks and focuses on one primary objective such as occupant comfort during morning transitions or aligning warm-up periods with solar production windows.
Pilots include scenario selection, installer recipe, data-collection checklist and a final report summarizing observed runtime patterns and recommended tuning steps.
Services are grouped into installer support, homeowner self-service templates and full deployment support. Each tier is described by concrete deliverables and example case outcomes.
Clients choose a tier based on the complexity of the building and the desired level of external support. Pricing is transparent and broken down by deliverable.
In an Engadin chalet case we configured a two-stage pre-heat: a low-power hold overnight, followed by a rapid ramp to reach target temperature shortly before occupants return. The schedule included a PV-aware window to minimize import during the high-output afternoon period. Field logs documented stable comfort on arrival and predictable compressor cycles.
Key lesson: combining short setbacks with a timed ramp reduces uncomfortable oscillations in lightweight rooms.
The report includes the exact timing profile, thermostat setpoints, and a short troubleshooting section describing what to change if the heat pump short-cycles.
Templates are organized by building type and heating technology. Each template lists expected behaviors, step-by-step installer notes and a 30-day monitoring checklist.
For apartments we recommend gentler ramp profiles and longer pre-heat windows; for well-insulated single-family houses shorter, sharper ramps are usually more effective.
Select a template based on heat source, occupancy pattern and insulation quality, then follow the tuning steps to adapt timing values to local conditions.
Monitoring focuses on a handful of metrics: indoor temperature trajectories around transition periods, heat pump run durations per cycle, and time spent in setback modes. Logs are lightweight and designed for quick analysis by installers.
Reports highlight anomalies and recommend concrete mitigations such as increasing ramp length or adjusting minimum cycle times.
We provide short training sessions for local installers that emphasize scenario selection, commissioning and the monitoring checklist.
Training materials are practical, illustrated with real logs from previous pilots so technicians can recognize common patterns quickly.
Case study: a three-story Samedan townhouse optimized with KlimaTopZeit scheduling. We analyzed occupancy patterns over four weeks (family of four, home mornings and evenings) and adjusted heating and ventilation setpoints to avoid unnecessary runtime during low-occupancy hours. By implementing timed pre-conditioning before morning wake-up and staggered ventilation during cooking, the household maintained comfort while reducing active heating intervals. The scenario highlights practical activity-offs between thermal inertia and user comfort in alpine climates.
Scenario review: retrofit of a 1990s chalet with underfloor heating. The project used KlimaTopZeit profiles to layer weekly schedules: a weekday profile for remote work, a weekend profile for guests, and a vacation profile for energy-limited periods. Results documented included clearer occupant comfort windows and smoother temperature transitions that reduced peak operation of auxiliary heaters. The case focuses on schedule tuning, sensor placement, and simple occupant interfaces rather than radical equipment replacement.