Installing a programmable thermostat can save you hundreds of dollars in heating costs each year. These devices allow you to tell your furnace exactly when you want it to turn on and off, and they help you strike a balance between comfort and economy. This model from Honeywell is fully programmable. It features four independent
Installing a programmable thermostat can save you hundreds of dollars in heating costs each year. These devices allow you to tell your furnace exactly when you want it to turn on and off, and they help you strike a balance between comfort and economy.
This model from Honeywell is fully programmable. It features four independent time zones per day, which means you can set it to heat to a certain temperature when you wake up, shut off when you leave for work, turn on again before you come home, then lower the temperature while you sleep. Each day is programmed separately, so you can change the settings for the weekend, for example.
If the word “programmable” makes you nervous, don’t worry-the menu-driven software is very easy and intuitive to use. Note that you will have to hardwire the device to your power supply and to your heating unit-this isn’t hard to do, but make sure you read the instructions thoroughly before you start.–Josh Dettweiler
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Great value, but documentation and support are awful This thermostat is a vast improvement over the old-school mercury-switch thermostat it’s replaced. But I am severely disappointed with Honeywell’s installation guide, Web support site and telephone support.
intuitive to use, thoughtful design This thermostat functions just as a programmable should. It is easy to program, all the key info is on the display, and it’s easy to enter “hold” mode and such, when you need to deviate from the program.
Works Great! I installed the Honeywell Electronic Focus Programmable Thermostat without a problem. Total installation time took about 15/20 minutes. The unit looks really good and the backlit display is great! I also like the fact that it displays both the current temperature inside the house as well as the set temperature. I only have two complaints with this unit. As others have said, when the thermostat needs to turn my central air on, I hear two clicks coming from the thermostat. I suppose I will…