Honeywell TH8110U1003 Vision Pro 8000 Digital Thermostat

by Rob on January 12, 2010

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In the hunt for programmable thermostats that are easy to install and operate, we came across the Honeywell Vision Pro 8000 Digital Thermostat. The first thing that caught our attention was the large digital display, which makes it easy to read and use. Maybe it's my age, but I hate having to squint at a thermostat to figure out what the temperature is in my home. With the Honeywell 8000, it's really easy to read.

Of course, a large display doesn't make the Honeywell a great thermostat. The Vision Pro 8000 is a 7-day programmable thermostat. You get multiple hold options that allow you to easily override any program. And it even comes with a humidity gauge. Here are the key features:

  • Effortless, Menu-Driven Programming - Simplifies programming by responding to your choices
  • 7-Day Programming - Allows separate programming for each day
  • Large, Clear Backlit Digital Display - Easy-to-read in various lighting conditions
  • Change/Check Reminders - Let you know when to service or replace filters, batteries, etc.
  • Energy Savings - Program to save up to 33% on annual heating and cooling costs (If used as directed. Savings may vary depending on geographic region and usage)
  • Precise Comfort Control - Maintains consistent comfort to the highest level of accuracy
  • Built-In Humidity Sensor - Displays current humidity and select models allows you to control dehumidification
  • Real-Time Clock - Keeps time during power failures and automatically updates for daylight savings
  • Multiple HOLD Options - Allows you to override the program schedule as desired, with temporary and vacation hold settings.
  • Model Numbers - TH8110U1003, TH8320U1008, TH8321U1006
  • 5-Year Warranty

There's one last feature to keep in mind. Sometimes we want the thermostat somewhere convenient, but the temperature gauge some place else. With the Honeywell Vision Pro 8000, you can buy an indoor sensor to place where you want the temperature reading to occur. The sensor communicates the temerature to the thermostat, and frees you up to place the programmable thermostat in a more convenient location in your home.

Here are more details on the Honeywell Vision Pro 8000 Digital Termostate:

Honeywell TH8110U1003 Vision Pro 8000 Digital Thermostat Honeywell TH8110U1003 Vision Pro 8000 Digital Thermostat
List Price: $241.50
Sale Price: $85.99
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Description

Thermostats Type: Digital Touchscreen Programmable Style: 1 Heat, 1 Cool Maximum Temperature (°F): 90 Minimum Temperature (°F): 40

Features

  • Effortless, Menu-Driven Programming: Simplifies programming by responding to your choices
  • 7-Day Programming: Allows separate programming for each day
  • Large, Clear Backlit Digital Display: Easy-to-read in various lighting conditions
  • Change/Check Reminders: Let you know when to service or replace filters, batteries, etc.
  • Multiple HOLD Options: Allows you to override the program schedule as desired, with temporary and vacation hold settings

Reviews

Horrible product, horrible company! I've had 3 in the last 18 months...giving up and buying another brand. Honeywell will not honor the 5 year warranty....they make you call a contractor...I've gotten two quotes...one for $300 and one for $140...can just buy a new unit for that much money....which is exactly what hey are hoping that you do. Even the 3 contractors that I spoke with in the Houston area have said that this is not a good unit....they keep breaking.

I use these in commercial buildings as they have a very flexible programming and auto switch from heating to cooling. I have 6 in service now. I like that I can set a schedule and forget it. Also can lock the schedule and either allow just the temp setting to be adjusted till the next period or not allow any adjustments by the tenants or employees. (If someone turns on the heat in the conference room and forgets to turn it off, it will go back to the scheduled temp automatically when the next scheduled period starts instead of staying on all night or weekend.) If adjustments are allowed you can limit how low the AC can be set and how high the heat can be set. We don't allow the AC to be set below 76 or the heat to be set above 72. Once the initial setup is done, the programming of the schedule is easy and intuitive. You can do multiple days at once or one day at a time. The schedule can be different every day if necessary. Would be just as good for residential applications. Great stat.

Easy to order and replace. This is the 2nd one in my home to stop working, though.

This is the second Honeywell Vision Pro 8000 I've had. Easy to install, easy to program, and works great. I have a forced hot air gas heat system and central A/c. This unit has many programming parameters such as wake, leave, return, sleep, and 7 seperate days to program if you wish. Or you can select all weekdays seperate from weekends. If you want to raise the temp a little over you programmed temp you just touch the up arrows and it is done until the next programmed event, or you can lock it in at that temp. Very nice.

I bought the product at Amazon. I installed it myself and it works well. It is a nice product. I like the detailed settings, programmability, backlight and touchscreen. I had a question about 1-stage transformer vs 2-stage transformer. I emailed Honeywell and they said it is a contractor model and won't answer the question. Bad Honeywell!!! I talked to a few friends and figured it out. The setup was a breeze and requires that you have the manual handy. That was no big deal. You need a 3 mm small screwdriver which I picked up from HomeDepot. I have set the fan to circulate during most time periods. Let's see how that turns out. One of the concerns is that it seems to cycle (turn on and off) a bit too frequently. I had set the 0240 (cycle rate) to 5. I have changed it to 3 today. Again wait and watch. The click when the system changes some setting is loud and a little annoying. The clicking sound should be configurable IMO. I had some confusion about setting 0180 - Fan Control. I have set it to 0 even though I have a gas furnace. I wish there there was more detailed description on the option. All in all a good product. If your current thermostat is a Honeywell (as in my case), it is a breeze to install. The clicking of the relays is a little annoying. I think Honeywell should have a way to have that quieter. I figured out the Cycles Per Hour (CPH) and Fan control settings. Now everything works well. Hopefully it will pay for itself in a couple of months. Highly recommended

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