Not sure which thermostat is best for your home, or how to use it properly? This section walks you through the different types of home thermostats — from manual and programmable to smart models — and shows you how to set, adjust, and troubleshoot them. Whether you’re dealing with uneven heating, curious about energy-saving settings, or comparing features, this guide is built to help homeowners take control of their indoor comfort.
Discover the best thermostat settings for winter and summer. Cut utility bills and stay comfortable year-round with these smart energy-saving tips. Why The Best Thermostat Settings Matter In Any Season I’ll bet you notice, like I did, the rising cost of electricity and gas over the last couple of years. I’m beginning retirement, and it’s…
There is no difference today when considering programmable vs non-programmable thermostats. It’s an adjustment in the settings and can be changed at any time. Today’s thermostats play a critical part in your comfort. Often called a control, thermostats have several settings, some of which work in the background, sort of like a smartphone. An interesting…
Finding a break in thermostat wire can be time-consuming. Try this easy fix and save a lot of frustration. Install a thermostat without wires from the furnace. An interruption in the wiring circuit from the furnace to the thermostat can happen in various ways. This is an info alert. These red buttons and other links…
Installing VisionPro batteries is useless for Honeywell’s TH8321WF1001—the thermostat has no compartment to hold them. I love this thermostat. Read more: I will explain how the VisionPro 8000 TH8321WF1001 can operate without batteries. Affiliate Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no…
So, the Honeywell RCT8200A1001/P has been discontinued? Yes, I’m afraid you will have to upgrade to a new model. And do I ever have the perfect solution. There is very little information from Honeywell or even on the internet regarding this thermostat. Honeywell only states that the RCT8200A1001/P is no longer available for purchase. This…
As of April 14, 2015, the manufacturer discontinued the Honeywell YTH9421C1010 thermostat. It was first introduced on March 30, 2009, and quickly became a very popular thermostat. The YTH9421C1010 was what they call a communicating thermostat. Communicating thermostats can operate with fewer wires and are proprietary, meaning that they are the only thermostat which can…
Yes, your Honeywell Vision Pro Thermostat will work without batteries. The thermostat uses 24-volt power from the furnace, and batteries are for backup in case of a power failure. During a power outage, your furnace will be dead. So, why will you need a backup set of batteries? You won’t get the correct answer unless…
“Change Filter” or “time to clean filter” is displayed on my thermostat, and I just changed the air filter. Maybe my thermostat says, “Replace Air Filter,” it doesn’t even know I have a filter, let alone when it needs to be changed. It reminds me of the saying, “The left-hand doesn’t know what the right…
The Honeywell VisionPro 8000 TH8321WF1001 has no place for batteries.