Remote Control Thermostat

Lower Utility Bills With Programmable Remote Control Thermostats

admin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:41:37 +0000

As the cost of energy continue to rise it has become very essential for us to understand different ways of making efficient use of it. Your small investment in the programmable remote control thermostat can surely save you a lot of money on your monthly energy bills. Let’s have a look at the process.

Try To Look For The Multiple Settings

If you intend to upgrade your thermostat, you should not consider the same as a splurge item. Many of its features which you consider as splurge can end up being much energy efficient in the long run.

You must look for a remote control thermostat which permits you to set the schedule. There are many which will permit you to set a 5 day, 7 day schedule. This can save you good amount of money as you can save lots of money as you can easily set this thermostat to up or downs as per your sleep and work schedule. In case of power outage, the programming of these thermostats will automatically return to where it was set before the electricity went off.

Try To Make Investment In A Quality Product

It is essential that you should not buy a cheap low quality model. A cheap product will not always provide you good savings on electricity. You must do adequate research before you proceed for the purchase. If a company is warranting its product, then there is a good chance that it is a good product.

Properly Understand The Manual

Several people avoid buying programmable remote control thermostat as they consider them too complicated to program. This mistake on your part could cost you about 20-22 % more on your monthly electricity bill.

It may take you a while before you get fully conversant with the device. Just hang on to the product manual and understand the procedure to correctly set the remote control thermostat.

Understanding Which Setting Works For You

Many thermostats that are programmable also offer us some preset defaults. Though not that bad, they are somewhat on the conservative side. If the remote control thermostat is set in the range between 65-70 degrees during the time you get ready for the work, and when you come back home, you will surely feel comfortable even without the heater running regularly. If you are having a drafty room, you can add few warming blankets for making the occupants comfortable without spending too much on energy.

Thermostats That Can Be Operated By A Phone

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:15:44 +0000

Imagine you are on vacation in the middle of winter far away from your home. Before leaving you thought that you must turn down the heat to save the energy, but now you’re not certain if you actually did that. You are also somewhat anxious to know if the heating system at your home is functioning in a proper way and the home temperature is at the level it is supposed to be.

To solve your problem, you just dial home through your cell phone and successfully connect to your remote control thermostat. These types of special thermostats will respond to your query and will even inform the outdoor temperature. It will also announce the current status of the heating system. After being satisfied, you continue to enjoy your vacations with complete peace of mind.

Is all this really possible? Yes, surely! There are several smart products out there in the market which can easily save you energy, increase your overall comfort and will provide you with peace of mind for managing your house cooling and heating systems from a long distance. These types of thermostats will do all of the following effectively:

Increase the level of your comfort

• If you were away from your house and your remote control thermostat is set on the “energy efficient temperature’, you can easily phone your cooling or heating system and then adjust the same to the “comfort temperature” so that the same remains comfortable as you reach home.
• People having second homes can now manage the cooling and heating systems remotely with ease with the help of phone.

Save energy as well as money

• You can easily program your remote control thermostat for turning down the heat during night hours as per your comfort level to usual “energy efficient temperature”, then again turning it to “comfort temperature” again in the next morning.
• With the help of a telephone controller and the remote control thermostat, you can easily save on the cooling and heating bills.

Insteon Remote Control Programmable Thermostat

admin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:31:15 +0000

Have you ever wanted to be able to control the temperature from anywhere in your house without getting up? If so, the Insteon Remote Control Programmable Thermostat allows you to do just that with the recall stored set point/mode settings from the Insteon compatible controller.
The great thing about the Insteon Remote Control Programmable Thermostat is you will save money on your energy and money on bills. It has been awarded a energy star rating. These ratings are the industry standard for anything that conserves energy and money. The Insteon Remote Control Programmable Thermostat also has a “energy-savings mode” which minimizes the activity of the HVAC system while your system while your sleeping.
Features
* Reports changes in temperature, set points, mode, and fan mode
* Save energy and money with the remote control
* Works with heat/cool pump systems
* Easy to install and program
* Perfect for people with hectic schedules

Reviews

“Feels great to save money when I don’t need the thermostat running while I’m asleep. I have a keypad by the bed to turn off the lights and the thermostat for when I’m going to bed.”

How To Properly Regulate The Temperature In Your Home

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:49:50 +0000

Does the temperature in your home seemed to be sporadic? Believe it or not, many people choose not to monitor the temperature in their homes because they are afraid of a high electric bill during the extreme months of the year. The irony in this is that they are doing themselves more harm than good. We all want our homes to stay comfortable, but we may not want to waste energy or money on doing so. A large number of problems can be solved if you learn how to use your thermostat properly.

The first thing that you need to do is make sure that your thermostat is up-to-date. If you have an older thermostat be sure to get a new one because an older thermostat does not provide the monitoring that you need. Many of today’s thermostats are easy to install, or you can call someone to do it for you. Whichever thermostat you choose to buy be sure to purchase one with the energy star on the packaging. Purchasing one with this type of rating will regulate the temperature in your home by shutting off the system once the desired temperature is met. You are also able to program this type of thermostat to certain temperatures at different dates and times. It takes care of monitoring when you’re not at home! It will also notify you when it is time to change the filter.

This may sound like a no-brainer, but you need to know what temperature your air conditioning system is set to on a regular basis. If you purchase a programmable thermostat it makes this job very easy. Be sure to program it for times that you’re not home to conserve energy, and also for comfortable levels when you’re at home. If you do this, you’ll have a more comfortable home and a cheaper energy bill.

Honeywell Prestige System SD Redlink

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:08:09 +0000

Are you looking for a state of the art wireless thermostat? If so, you have found it. The Honeywell Prestige System SD Redlink is manufactured by one of the oldest and trusted names in the industry. Although it comes from one of the oldest names in the business, Redlink technology is state of the art and allows you to communicate with other compatible wireless devices. You can now enjoy this incredible technology from anywhere in your home.

The Prestige System SD Redlink comes with a large easy-to-read back lit display that shows the current indoor temperature, humidity, temperature setting, and the current date and time. If you are wondering what the outside temperature is, it show that also along with the outside humidity(if sensor is installed). The brightness of the screen that you are reading all of this information on can be easily adjusted to full brightness or dimmed to the brightness of your choice.

If you have ever ever been confused about programming your thermostat, the Honeywell Prestige System SD Redlink makes it easy. The Prestige SD Redlink comes with a interview-based programming wizard that makes it confidently easy to schedule thermostat temperature and times. The Prestige SD Redlink is capable of 7-day multiple day programming. This thermostat also can be linked through a USB port that allows for downloading and installing of installer setting to other thermostats in similar applications. You can also pull up the dealer logo and contact information to answer any questions.

You can also rely on a accurate consistent temperature because the Prestige SD Redlink keeps time and setting during a power failure and automatically updates during daylight savings time. It also reminds you when it is time to replace air filters, humidifier pads, ultraviolet bulb, or any of the batteries in the connected devices.

Perhaps the best reason to purchase a remote control thermostat is the money that you will save. The Honeywell Prestige System SD Redlink is an excellent at this.

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Carrier Comfort Zone™ II Control

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:30:25 +0000

Carrier is a name that is know for quality. The Carrier Comfort Zone II Control is an awesome thermostat that allows you to enjoy both greater comfort and lower energy costs, all from a single, powerful source.

The reason that people chose to purchase a remote control thermostat is the convenience. Doesn’t everyone in the world have enough to worry about without having to worry about the climate in your home? The Carrier Comfort Zone II Control allows you to program temperature and humidity levels in 7-day cycles in many different zones. In fact, the Carrier Comfort Zone II Control allows you to control 2, 4, 0r 8 distinct zones. This system allows you to customize your indoor climate according to the demands of your home and your lifestyle.

Another reason to purchase a remote control thermostat is the money that you will save. The Carrier Comfort Zone II Control is an expert at this. The Carrier Comfort Zone II is programmed for top efficiency. The Comfort Zone II has a unique setting that controls both temperature and humidity in your home. The Carrier Comfort Zone II can also save you up to 30% off your system energy consumption over other controller systems. Along with improving efficiency and saving you money it also provides reminders to clean the filter at regular intervals and features fully modulating dampers to regulate airflow.

Understanding how to program the Carrier ComfortZone II is simple. It comes with a clear backlit LCD screen and diagnostic error display. Most of the people that have purchased this unit claims that it was easy and straight forward when attempting to program. It also comes with an easy to understand manual.

Although this is a great thermostat it is recommended that it be installed by a Carried professional. This is good because you will know it will be done right, but not to good if you are looking to save money.

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Honeywell 5-1-1-Day Programmable Thermostat

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:48:13 +0000

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to cut energy cost, in prove comfort in your home, and save money the Honeywell 5-1-1-Day Programmable Thermostat is the clear choice. This thermostat allows you to program weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays to work with your changing schedule.

Your life is changing all of the time shouldn’t the thermostat in your home be able to do the same? When you go to bed at night and turn down your thermostat, don’t you hate in the morning when you get up and put your feet on a freeing floor? It doesn’t have to be that way! This is where a programmable thermostat will come in handy and make the difference. The Honeywell 5-1-1-Day Programmable Thermostat not only allows you to program for different days it also allows you to program up to four different periods a day.

If you are looking for a inexpensive way to save money this thermostat is the clear choice. The Honeywell 5-1-1-Day Programmable Thermostat is Energy Star rated and offers you the ability to save up to 33% on annual heating and cooling cost depending on your usage and climate. It is also compatible with a large number of 24-volt heating and air conditioning systems including single-stage heating and cooling, heat pump systems without backup heat, gas fireplaces, or heating and cooling only systems.

Programming this energy saving thermostat is easy! The soft button interface and backlit display makes reading the current temperature and setting it super easy. There are no confusing symbols to figure out, only natural language that reads out in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

If there is a sudden temperature change during the day, don’t worry. The Honeywell 5-1-1-Day Programmable features Smart Response Technology. This technology adjust the temperature of your home for effective results and precise comfort control within 1-degree of your desired temperature.

If all of these wonderful attributes don’t make you want to run out and buy this thermostat just remember that Honeywell has been around for over 120 years and is a trusted name in the thermostat world.

The majority of people that have purchased this thermostat would recommend it to a friend and are overall pleased with the performance of the Honeywell 5-1-1-Day Programmable Thermostat.
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Lux TX9000RF Programmable Thermostat with Remote

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:40:31 +0000

The Lux TX9000RF can be easily summed up in a few words: simple, environmentally friendly, and economical. It can easily be controlled with the touch of a button, easily programmed, simply installed, and is compatible with a large number of heating and cooling systems.

One of the best reasons to purchase the Lux TX9000RF Programmable Thermostat with Remote is the simplicity of programming which will monitor the temperature in your home and reduce overall utility bills. This thermostat is designed to save up to 33%, or $180 the first year on energy cost according to Energy-Star ratings. The easy-to-use touchscreen interface also allows you to easily schedule up to four different temperatures during a 24-hour period for everyday of the week. If you are unsure how to schedule upon purchasing, it comes preset with default Energy-Star approved programming.

Along with easy programming to cut utility cost, the TX9000RF is simple to use. The large blue electroluminescent display is easy to see and has icons that indicate cooling, heating, lockout, and Energy Star modes. These icons are fantastic because they allow for hands off maintenance of your cooling/heating system. To make sure your choices are being registered, snowflakes and flame icons also appear with your choices. For even more convenience, a ‘replace’ icon will appear when it is time to replace the filter and battery.

When you purchase the Lux TX9000RF Programmable Thermostat with Remote don’t be afraid of installing it. Numerous customers have claimed that it took less than 45 minutes to install and some have even claim to do it without instructions.

To summarize, the TX9000RF has many positive aspects:

- Cheapest in it’s class for size and features

- Easy to program

- Great illuminated blue display that allows for easy reading

- Programmable each day of the week, up to 4 times per day

- Energy-Star rating

- Change battery and filter monitors

The Lux TX9000RF Programmable Thermostat with Remote is a great inexpensive home thermostat that can be easily installed, easily programmed, and save you money all year around.

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Honeywell Wireless FocusPro Thermostat

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:50:33 +0000

Honeywell is one of the oldest and most trusted names in home thermostats. The Honeywell Wireless FocusPro Thermostat delivers the same great features as the original FocusPro Thermostat except it is now wireless! Thanks to Redlink technology this powerful thermostat can be installed anywhere and controlled by remote from anywhere in your home.

This economical thermostat can be easily installed in minutes. There are no need to run new wires, so you can do it yourself. Although this thermostat is installed in your home, it is also able to display outdoor temperature and humidity. Along with accurate detailed temperature and monitoring, the return air sensor works to maintain safe indoor temperature if for some reason there is a power loss in your home.

These are a few additional features the Honeywell Wireless FocusPro Thermostat comes with:

- The display screen is available in large screen or standard

- A large light blue backlit display allows for easy reading

- The Wireless FocusPro comes with Precise Comfort Control which means it maintains temperature to the highest level of accuracy

- Easy to use soft-key controls

- Battery replacement is easy with the flip-out door; you no longer have to remove or disable the thermostat

The Honeywell Wireless FocusPro Thermostat also features an Equipment Interface Module(EIM) that allows your HVAC equipment to communicate from the wireless device. The Wireless FocusPro achieves all of this while maintaining 62 F for heating and 82 F for cooling. This technology allows Honeywell to state that you can save up to 33% off of your energy bill.

Many purchasers of this product said they would recommend the Honeywell Wireless FocusPro Thermostat to a friend and have been overall pleased with its performance. This thermostat may be a bit more expensive when compared to others, but the overall performance and ease of use make it a great value.

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Wireless Remote Thermostats And Accessories

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:10:50 +0000

Remote Control Thermostat is the best place to find the right type of wireless thermostat for your home! Here you will find a wide variety of choices and suppliers to fulfill your needs and begin saving money on your energy cost.

Having a reliable wireless thermostat is an easy way to save on energy cost and put more money back in your wallet. There are many remote control thermostats that come with Energy Star ratings. The Energy Star rating is a symbol that you will save money over a period of time and help the environment in the process. Some wireless thermostat manufactures even claim to save you as much as 33% during your first year after installation off of your utility cost.

One of the most popular reasons to get a wireless controlled thermostat is convenience. Faster than grabbing a blanket, you have the ability to change the climate in your home with the touch of a button. No more climbing out of bed in the middle of the night and putting your feet on a freezing floor, just push a button! Some of these remote controlled thermostats integrate technology that even senses and makes adjustment in case of a sudden weather change.

Another fabulous feature about wireless controlled thermostats are the programming options. Imagine the possibilities of not having to worry about your house being warmed up, or cooled down when you get home. Many remote control thermostats come with programming options that will take the burden of having to worry about this. For example, there are a few 7-day programmable thermostats. These remote control thermostats allow you to program a different temperature for each day of the week. Even better, some of them allow you to program up to 3 or 4 different temperatures throughout the day. While monitoring your home, many also monitor themselves. These thermostats will also let you know when you need to change the battery or change a filter in your unit. It takes the pressure of you having to remember and takes care of it for you!

Are you thinking, “I would like one of these wireless thermostats but I have no idea how to install one and I sure don’t want to pay someone to do it for me?” Don’t worry. One of the great things about the remote controlled thermostats found here is that the majority of them can be installed easily and quickly. To make your choice even easier, if you are worried about your thermostat possibly breaking over a period of time many come with a 1-year warranty, and some even have a 5-year warranty on parts.

You may be asking at this point, “who makes these types of thermostats and where can I get one?” No need to worry, you are in the right place! Remotecontrolthermostat.org reviews all sort of thermostats and their features. Here you will find places to purchase them and an honest review to go along with it.