Single-channel programmers heat only one zone or heating control system, meaning they can heat either central heating or hot water but not both. A part of programmers & time switches, single-channel programmers are suitable for homes or buildings with one zone or when a heating system is either heating water or providing central heating at a single time. In this section of the website, you'll find a series of single-channel programmers, all of which are easy to set up and install.