Honeywell RTH7500D 7-Day Programmable Thermostat

Here's a quick summary of the Honeywell RTH7500D's features, followed some customer reviews:

• Large backlit display and soft-touch button interface
• Precise temperature control of +/-1-degreesF with auto change from heat to cool.
• Energy Star Rated 7 day programming with 4 programmable periods per day
• Exclusive Honeywell Smart Response Technology with filter change reminder and low battery indicator
• Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display with 12 or 24 hour time display

	Honeywell RTH7500D Conventional 7-Day Programmable Thermostat List Price: $89.99 Sale Price: $39.00 You save: $50.99 (57%)
	Features Large backlit display and soft-touch button interface Precise temperature control of +/-1-degrees F with auto change from heat to cool. Exclusive Honeywell Smart Response technology with filter change reminder and low battery indicator Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display with 12 or 24 hour time display Backed by a one-year limited warranty

Honeywell Vision Pro 8000 Digital Thermostat

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 List Price: $159.99 Sale Price: $107.00 You save: $52.99 (33%)

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

You can also find the Vision Pro 8000 on eBay:

Honeywell VisionPRO 8000 TH8110U1003    US $99.00

Honeywell Vision Pro 8000 BRAND NEW Thermostat    US $66.09

honeywell vision pro 8000 thermostat TH832OU1008 NIB    US $85.00

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WIN100 Programmable Outlet Thermostat

So here's how the programmable outlet thermstat works. Simply set the desired temperature much like you would set a programmable thermostat. With this feature, for example, you can set the space heater to warm up a room when you wake up or return home from work. The WIN100 can be set for anywhere between 45 and 90 degrees. And it doesn't have to be plugged in to be programmed, which makes setting the desired temperature a lot easier. Once set, simply plug it in and plug your air conditioner or space heater into the programmable outlet.

Here are the details:

	Lux WIN100 Heating & Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostat List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $37.97 You save: $22.02 (37%)
	Features Separate programs for heating and cooling Setting range 45-degrees F to 90-degrees F For use with air conditioners and space heaters Temporary temperature override

One of the easiest ways to save money and energy in your home is to use a programmable thermostat. The average household spends $2,200 a year on energy bills and half of that goes towards heating and cooling. By properly setting a programmable thermostat you could save about $180 a year on your energy bill.

An Energy Star qualified programmable thermostat offers four programmable settings to regulate your homes temperature in the summer and winter and when you are asleep and away. By maintaining the settings you will see a decrease in the amount of energy used without sacrificing comfort. The key to using a programmable thermostat is to establish your settings so your heating and cooling is automatically reduced when you don’t need it as much. It sounds simple, but in the long run it will save you money and also help reduce global warming.

There are many different brands of programmable thermostats available, but it is recommended to choose one that is Energy Star qualified. Energy Star thermostats come preprogrammed with suggested temperatures and set point times, however, you can adjust these settings if they don't coincide with your schedule. Below shows the preprogrammed settings to give you an idea of how it works.

When choosing a programmable thermostat you should pick one that best works with your schedule. There are three models to choose from: 7-day models, 5+2-day models, and 5-1-1 models.

As you can see, you should consider your schedule before making your purchase so you find one that works best for your household. Amazon has a wide selection of programmable thermostats to choose from. Three top models that have ranked well and are Energy Star approved are Honeywell RTH6400D, Hunter 44550 and Lux Products TX9000TS. These thermostats are all reasonably priced and will pay for themselves before you know it. You might have your thermostat be professionally installed and generally that can cost you a few hundred dollars, but it all depends on your current set up. However, once installed you will start regulating your energy usage right away and start saving.

Hunter Indiglo 44760 7 Day Programmable Heat Pump Thermostat    US $25.00

Hunter Indiglo Model 44260 Programmable Thermostat 511 Energy Star    US $7.50

HONEYWELL RTH2410B PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT    US $10.00

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One sure way to lower your heating and cooling bill is to use a programmable thermostat. The ecobee Smart Thermostat is designed to help you save money and conserve energy all while reducing your impact on the environment. It is easy to use with its touch screen programming and can be accessed by using your personalized web portal when you are away.

The ecobee Smart Thermostat allows you to program the thermostat by setting your desired temperature for when you are home and when you are away. The temperature can be customized based on the time of day and the day of the week. For example, if you are not home Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm you can set one desired temperature for those hours. If you normally return home at 6pm, the thermostat can programmed to automatically change the temperature at that time, so you are only using energy when you need it. You can customize the temperature to fit your lifestyle and this will allow you to save energy and money.

The easy to read main menu has several options for you to choose from. One option is the vacation button which is designed to maintain an energy efficient home when you’re gone for an extended period. You can program your vacation ahead of time by pressing the vacation button and choosing a start and end date. You then select your desired temperature and while you’re gone your can rest assure you won’t be wasting energy.

By touching the weather button, the ecobee Smart Thermostat will show you the current days forecast. You can also view the five day forecast for your area and this can be a helpful tool when programming your thermostat for the week.

If you are away from home you can still make any necessary adjustments to the temperature in your home by having complete access to the thermostat via the web. You can log on, make any changes needed and still save on energy without even being home.

The ecobee Smart Thermostat retails for $385. If this is out of your price range there are similar programmable thermostats on Amazon, as well as Ebay.

Hunter Indiglo 44760 7 Day Programmable Heat Pump Thermostat    US $25.00

Hunter Indiglo Model 44260 Programmable Thermostat 511 Energy Star    US $7.50

HONEYWELL RTH2410B PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT    US $10.00

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Lux Touch Screen 7-Day Programmable Thermostat

The Lux TX9000TS features include vacation hold, smart recover, default energy star approved program, lighted display, 2 Or 5 minute delay, temporary temperature override, 12/24 hour clock, filter monitor & energy usage monitor, and most 24V heating & A/C systems. Programmable Thermostats can regulate the energy your home uses and save you money.

Amazon user reviews of this product have been positive.

	Lux TX9000TS Touch Screen Seven-Day Programmable Thermostat List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $62.00 You save: $17.99 (22%)
	Features Easy-to-use touch-screen interface Seven-day programming with four periods per day Default Energy Star-approved program Two- or five-minute delay Filter usage monitor from zero to 720 hours of use

One of the newest energy saving gadgets for your home is the Venstar Remote-Control 1-Day Programmable Thermostate that you can program from anywhere in your house. It's versatile and faster and more convenient than finding a blanket. No matter where you are in the house, you can remotely control the temperature setting of the thermostat. And you can even pre-program the thermostat for different temperature settings.

The thermostat is very easy to install and once installed all you need to do is plug in the adaptor, which is included with the kit. This allows you to remotely control the thermostat in any room, and it will hold the information that you program in. Once it does, you just have to push a button for the temperature mode you desire. For example, you could pre-program one mode for bed time, one for when you wake up in the morning, and one for when you are away from home.

The Venstar T1700 will help you save energy by reducing the temperature settings automatically at times and temperatures you choose. And with the remote control feature, you’ll never have to climb out of bed to adjust the settings.

This is the perfect way to decrease your energy foot print in your home if you are conscious about making it more Green.

Key Features:

• Can use one receiver for up to four wireless remotes.
• Touch pad programming.
• Transmits up to 500 feet and it transmits through concrete floors and walls easily.
• Works with heat pumps, hydronic systems, or single/dual gas or electric systems.
• It is programmable for up to 4 time periods each day and you can change the settings for different days of the week.
• It has an automatic changeover setting from heating to cooling that you can turn off.
• Displays Fahrenheit and Centigrade
• Large easy to read numbers.
• Has a wireless thermostat controller that used 2 Lithium AA batteries. Note: Lithium batters work best in this thermostat.
• Designed for use with 24VAC heating/cooling systems only.
• One year manufacturer warranty.

Benefits to save money and energy:

• It contains no mercury so it is healthier to use
• More accurate than other types of thermostats so the accuracy saves energy.
• Been proven that if they are used properly you save on heating bills. Some have saved about $150 a year.
• Better on the environment than standard thermostats because it is more energy efficient.
• Energy Star rated

Special Considerations: The Venstar T1700 comes with an INSTEON Thermostat Adapter and you will need power to make it function. You may need to have a wire run from your thermostat to your heating/cooling unit.

Here are some programmable thermostats from Amazon:

Taylor 1470 Digital Cooking Thermometer/Timer List Price: $25.99 Sale Price: $10.95 You save: $15.04 (58%)

Description Opening the oven to check on a food's temperature means wasting the cook's time and losing oven temperature and moisture--not to mention a face full of steam. This thermometer prevents those problems. Insert the instrument's 6-inch stainless-steel probe into a roast beef or turkey and monitor the time and temperature (from 32 to 392 degrees F) on the thermometer's large digital display, which connects to the probe with a 4-foot cord. The control panel sets cooking time and temperature, and an alarm sounds when either is reached. Fully opened, the thermometer/timer is 5 inches high, but it folds flat for compact storage. Magnets on the back permit it to be temporarily mounted on a metal surface. --Fred Brack This thermometer with probe allows you to gauge the internal temperature of whatever you are cooking without opening the oven door, which is convenient and saves energy (as well as saving your face from a blast of heat). It also has a timer so you can be reminded when it's time to go check for doneness. Features Remotely displays food's temperatures and time elapsed while it's cooking Programmable control panel for cooking by precise temperature or time Alarm sounds when cooking time or desired temperature reached Stainless-steel probe goes into food, 4-foot cord leads to thermometer Folds flat for compact storage; magnetic back for mounting on metal surface