Stay Warm & Save Money: Why Ellard Blind Motors Are a Must for Winter

Ellard
Sep 30
2 min read

Winter brings shorter days, darker evenings, and higher energy bills. With windows being one of the biggest sources of heat loss, blinds can play a vital role in improving insulation and efficiency.

When combined with Ellard’s blind motors and smart controls, they provide a practical solution that enhances comfort, security, and energy savings throughout the colder months.

Heat Retention & Energy Savings

Up to 30% of a building’s heat can escape through windows. Motorised blinds add a layer of insulation, helping to keep warmth indoors.

With smart scheduling, blinds can automatically close at dusk to reduce heat loss, lowering reliance on heating systems and reducing energy bills. For both homes and businesses, this means lower costs and a more sustainable approach to winter comfort.

Maximising Natural Light

Natural sunlight is free heat, but it is limited in winter. Ellard’s systems allow blinds to open at sunrise and close at sunset, capturing as much natural warmth as possible before the temperature drops. This simple automation reduces the need for artificial lighting and heating, ensuring maximum comfort from minimal energy use.

Control, Comfort & Convenience

The Luxury Hub and its compact alternative, the Mini Hub, make it easy to integrate blinds into your smart home.

Once paired, they give you full smart automation: schedule, adjust, and monitor blinds at any time.

With the Shade Connector App, you can operate your blinds remotely, whether you’re at work or on holiday; your home is always ready for you.

Key Features of the Home Hub Collection:

Easy Setup: Step-by-step tutorial through the Shade Connector app.
Wi-Fi-Based App Control: Operate blinds from anywhere.
Comprehensive Management: Control up to 30 blinds, set timers, and create daily routines.
Bidirectional Motors: Adjust blinds in precise increments and check motor battery strength.
Smart Home Integration: Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri.

Range of Blind Motor Options

Ellard offers solutions for every type of installation:

Roller Blind Motors – Available in both battery-powered and hardwired options, for tubes ranging from 32mm to 55mm, ensuring the perfect fit for any space.
24 Series Motors – Designed to automate Roman, Venetian, and pleated blinds, available in single shaft (BM24.1035) and double shaft (BM24.2035). Both options are bidirectional for precise positioning and feedback.

This flexibility makes Ellard’s range ideal for improving insulation and comfort across all types of blinds.

Comfort & Security

With evenings drawing in earlier, blinds play a key role in privacy and peace of mind. Using Ellard’s motors, hubs and app, a property's blinds can close automatically at night, keeping homes secure and cosy.

Automated movement also creates the impression of occupancy when you’re away, adding another layer of winter security.

Blinds are more than a design choice; in winter, they’re a practical tool for saving energy, maximising natural light, and improving comfort. With Ellard’s blind motors, the Home Hub collection, and the Shade Connector App, you gain full control, wherever you are.

This winter, make blinds work harder for you: reduce heat loss, cut energy bills, and enjoy complete convenience at the touch of a button. Get in touch today to help get your customers winter-ready at sales@ellard.co.uk