Thermostat Replacement Options
Thermostat Replacement Review, and some advice for the Do-it-yourself option
Honeywell AC + Gas Furnace Electric Heat or Heat Pump - Up to 3 Stage Heat / 2 Stage Cool
Programmable or Non- Programmable
#TH2320W
$125 Plus Installation
Honeywell Heat Pump
Up to 2 Stage Heat / 2 Stage Cool - Non Programmable
#TH5220D1029
$150.00 Plus Installation
Honeywell Wi-Fi Touchscreen Multi-Stage Standard - Functional for most systems
#TH9320WF5003
$250 Plus Installation
Bosch Wi-Fi Touchscreen Multi-Stage with added humidity control functionality. Functional for most systems
#BCC110
$275 Plus Installation
These Installations are free with our Maintenance Service. Have one ready for us to install, or let us provide one for you!
Understanding your existing equipment needs & the available options for your replacement.
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Your comfort equipment will be either:
* A Heat Pump with auxiliary electric heat. (2-stage heating / 1-stage cooling)
* A 2-Stage Heat Pump with auxiliary electric heat. (3-stage heating / 2-stage cooling)
* An Air Conditioner with its primary heating source being electric strip. (1-stage heating / 1-stage cooling)
* An Air Conditioner with it's heating source being a propane or natural gas furnace. 1-stage heating / 1-stage cooling)
*A Heat Pump with the back up heating source being a propane or natural gas furnace. (2-stage heating / 1-stage cooling DUAL FUEL capable)
*A 2-Stage Heat Pump with the back up heating source being a propane or natural gas furnace. (3-stage heating / 2-stage cooling DUAL FUEL capable)
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Once we have determined the proper requirements of your replacement, there are other very important considerations we must determine.
* Do you need a programmable control? It can be complicated. Many now offer the ability to act as both a non-programmable, simple operation, or either a Programmable one.
* Do you want a WIFI capability? If you have a vacation rental, this is a must!, However you may not necessarily want to deal with the complications, or have the need to use your phone to adjust your new thermostat replacement, when you are home most of the time. We strongly consider keeping things simple if this is not already a prerequisite.
* Next, you have the option of a Touchscreen or a Manual push-button or slider function selection.
* We recommend to stay away from controls that have a multi-position manual slider switch that controls the Off, Heat, Cool, and Emergency Heat functions on Heat Pump controls. This is due to the propensity to accidentally switch on the Emergency Heat, instead of Heat mode. We often find customers who think they are using their Heat Pump, when actually, they are running on all Electric Heat.
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Other Considerations:
* You may want to control a Variable Speed Motor that has a De-humidification feature. This slows the fan speed down during high humidity levels. This is a special feature, only available on specific thermostats, and select Variable Speed Air Handlers.
* You may want to control a humidifier for wintertime operation. This is a special feature, only available on specific thermostats.
* Some stats show the humidity levels, however do not offer the ability to control a dehumidification function, or offer humidifier control.
* Honeywell also offers a WiFi Replacement that can monitor multiple areas/rooms, and allow one to set priorities for temperature and change them at will. This is done via wireless communication.
Taking in the information above, you can better understand some of the complexities that exist in making the proper decision on what Thermostat replacement is best for you.
The Do-It-Yourself marketplace has many options available from your local Box Stores. This may be perfectly acceptable for one to take on this project by themselves, if their mechanical-electrical skill sets are not challenged by such tasks.
Our Service Technicians often come to the rescue on self-installations, and we often find the wrong Thermostat had been chosen. The more functional Thermostats available were not considered, or we find customers confused by the complications of the installation.
We encourage those who are upgrading their system controls to consult with our Representatives to pinpoint the best Comfort Controller for their needs. If you choose to Do-It-Yourself, we do not mind, however we highly recommend purchasing from us, and allowing for a professional installation, and receive a thorough testing on all of the functions; assuring a flawless operation.