Our Honeywell thermostat died last night so I need to get a new one after work today. Any recommendations? I looked at Consumer Reports and none seem to have great reviews. I’m interested in something basic that I can install with my limited handyman skills. I don’t need lots of bells and whistles. Thanks.
Thermostat recommendations
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I have had a first generation Nest since the day it came out.
Incredibly stable.
Take your old thermostat off, make sure you have an extra wire or dedicated control wire.
I ran a new 8 wire because my old was 4, so I have spares for future technology.
Some newer thermostats can control a whole house humidifier, I think Nest gen 2 can now, so I missing out on that but having a separate aprilaire box isn't that big of a deal.
Incredibly stable.
Take your old thermostat off, make sure you have an extra wire or dedicated control wire.
I ran a new 8 wire because my old was 4, so I have spares for future technology.
Some newer thermostats can control a whole house humidifier, I think Nest gen 2 can now, so I missing out on that but having a separate aprilaire box isn't that big of a deal.
My parents have a Nest E and a google home speaker that sink up well. Dad claims it paid for itself in 1 year and loves controlling it on the app. I'd love the option to control the homes thermostat from my phone unlike our cheap Honeywell.
He has a masters in engineering so I would never trust his opinion on how hard it is to install.. However, I can't imagine Google would make the process too difficult
He has a masters in engineering so I would never trust his opinion on how hard it is to install.. However, I can't imagine Google would make the process too difficult
He said basic, people, without the bells and whistles. If that's what you want, go to Home Depot and get another $25 Honeywell. Installation is incredibly easy.
Nests are incredibly easy to install. Whatever one you get just take a picture of the old wiring before unhookING them. The nest comes with labels to label the wires, even easier.
I've installed both a nest and an ecobee both very easy to install. I'd recommend snapping a photo before removing the wires off the old one and/or label them. Should be quick and painless.
I have just the programmable Honeywell, inexpensive at Lowes or Menards, etc. Program it to turn down the heat at night and back up in the morning. Can also set it to turn down again during the day while at work. That's all I need.
I know that works for a lot of people and that’s awesome.
For us, we travel a lot, go out quite a bit, so it’s awesome to have a Nest since our schedules can be erratic.
I've been wanting a nest for awhile, but figured I wouldn't mess with the temp too much as our dog is usually home, and the cat is always home. How much should I care about their comfort, or what is reasonable for them during the day or on weekends we are gone. Both are wussies and fight for the spot in front of the fireplace when we turn it on.
I am kind of in the same boat. My wife hates the cold and has an in home day care. Thus our house is set to 72 24 hours a day in the winter. Due to that we aren't gone all that much and generally not for longer than a couple of hours max. Would a nest even be worth it with those variables?
If you insist on having it 72 in your house year round, than no. I know that I drop it down about 5 degrees in the winter when we are sleeping and then it kicks back up about 1/2 hour before I wake up. I I also change settings when we are on vacation and can see the temp remotely. It will also alarm if it goes too high or low.
I use a Nest in my apartment. It's beautiful to have it off all week while I travel and then I turn it on when I land so by the time I do the 20min drive home from the airport it is my preferred temp.
Have a nest now. I miss the one that came with my Lennox setup at my last house that was like a tablet that had the forecast and the outdoor temp on it.
I have no dog in this race but just had to step in to say how much I appreciate CF for just not a place to obsessively discuss college students playing sports, but to learn about things that I've never even known people even discussed, like thermostats.
I wouldn't say 72 year round but it rarely varies in temp too much unless we have the windows open. The heat setting was a compromise when our 30 year old 80% efficient furnace went out last fall and we replaced it with a 96% efficient unit.
I would like to purchase a Nest but don't know if it will be feasible for me. I have a boiler and hot water heat and a separate central air. Please let me know if anyone has experience that would help me.
