Which one do you use or recommend?

This is one that I am looking at getting for my home:

http://www.drillspot.com/products/686059/honeywell_th8320u1008_visionpro_8000_touchscreen_programmable_thermostat?s=1

6/2/2011 1:30:50 PM

Honeywells are great, but they are also more difficult to install because they have more complexity and HVAC system support than the crap you pick off the shelf in Lowes or Home Depot. If you understand what type of HVAC system you have, then I'd recommend it. I have two honeywell's in my house and they are excellent.

6/2/2011 1:37:44 PM

I currently have this Honeywell unit and would like a programmable one.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=Honeywell+TH5220D1003&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1086&bih=870&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=14044222009418382479&sa=X&ei=68znTbP9L4Pi0QH6suD6Cg&ved=0CDgQ8wIwAQ

What do you mean by "what type of HVAC system?" Are you speaking in regards to the different wiring options (ie: Standard Heat/Cool, Heat only, Cool Only, Dual/Multi-zone, etc.) I have just a Standard Heat/Cool, so wiring is simple...

6/2/2011 1:54:28 PM

We have had these Honeywell units in the past two houses.
http://www.drillspot.com/products/686249/honeywell_tb7220u1012_low_voltage_thermostat
IIRC it was just under $100 at Lowes when we got ours 3 years ago. Just get one with the features you want. If you don't think you need to program every day, then get a simpler one. Ours does four time points/day (wake/leave/return/sleep). I think it is a 5-1-1 model where M-F are all the same and you can have a different Sat and Sun.

6/2/2011 1:57:12 PM

I remember having to scroll through about 30+ options on mine. Some I am sure are default, just expect to spend a little time with the manual to make sure you set it up correctly. If you have a single stage heat/cool, it will be pretty easy.

The owners manual is online. Just check it out the installers guide and make sure you know what you'll configure all the settings to before you go ripping out yours.

Mine was more complicated because I have a mutistage zoned dual fuel system.


The honeywells are cool because they use cooling/heating trends to decide when to turn on the unit to meet a setpoint at a certain time.

[Edited on June 2, 2011 at 2:08 PM. Reason : ,]

6/2/2011 2:06:30 PM

that exact model you listed hiro is the one my parents installed. It'll take a solid 30 minutes to get it setup like you want it, but dang is it nice. I've only seen one model nicer and you have to have a dual, triple, or quad source system to utilize it.

I think they have a sister model to this that's basically the same thing but comes with a RF remote you can put by your bed to control it without having to move.

6/2/2011 2:10:23 PM

Quote :

"Ours does four time points/day (wake/leave/return/sleep). "

This is exactly what I'm looking for, but I'd like to be able to program each day individually because of my weird schedule.

I also have a dehumidifier in the crawlspace below, so I can utilize the humidity switch feature as well. Thanks for the response guys...

^^Yeah, I found/read the installation manual... I figure if I can build my own PSU, this will be a cinch

^ Awesome to hear! Unfortunately, the unit will go in a hallway. No use for a remote, though the concept is cool


[Edited on June 2, 2011 at 2:16 PM. Reason : .]

6/2/2011 2:13:30 PM

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"http://www.drillspot.com/products/686059/honeywell_th8320u1008_visionpro_8000_touchscreen_programmable_thermostat?s=1 "

This is the one I have and it works great, no complaints.

Quote :

"I also have a dehumidifier in the crawlspace below, so I can utilize the humidity switch feature as well. Thanks for the response guys..."

Tell me more about this humidity switch..I too have a dehumidifier in the crawlspace...tell me more about this humidity switch feature.

6/2/2011 2:16:27 PM

This is the bad ass one. I want...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Honeywell-Prestige-HD-YTHX9321R5003-Thermostat-Kit-/350466393839?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51996cc6ef

6/2/2011 2:22:12 PM

^^ ahh.. I read something about humidity control and I gots excited...

Per manual:

Quote :

"Dehumidification control : TH8321 models monitor the indoor humidity level and automatically activate the cooling system to reduce humidity by lowering the temperature by up to 3 degrees below the current cool setting. "

http://www.scribd.com/doc/22267378/Honeywell-VisionPro-8000-Install-Instructions


Doesn't do quite what I thought it did... The more you know?

^ That's baller and way out of my league

[Edited on June 2, 2011 at 2:31 PM. Reason : .]

6/2/2011 2:25:56 PM

I know some of the newer ones have some sort of vacation mode. You set the temp to hold for say 7days, then it reverts to normal right before you arrive. That is the one feature I would like to have that I am missing.

6/2/2011 2:48:06 PM

this is the one i just installed

http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-RTH7600D-Touchscreen-Programmable-Thermostat/dp/B001FWZ7IW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307041964&sr=8-1

no complaints. it's pro.

6/2/2011 3:13:05 PM

Damn Dubcaps. you are awesome. This is in my desired price range.

6/2/2011 3:23:49 PM

Quote :

"http://cgi.ebay.com/Honeywell-Prestige-HD-YTHX9321R5003-Thermostat-Kit-/350466393839?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51996cc6ef"

Thats the one I was talking about with the remote. The only difference is the remote and the full color screen. Which means you have to run real power to it instead of pulling power from the hot line like you can with most themostats and a battery backup. Baller though, definitely baller.

6/2/2011 3:37:13 PM

If you want a BNIB Vision Pro 8000, I have one I need to get rid of. I had just installed a 7500 last year, and when I replaced my HVAC a couple weeks ago it came with an 8000. I had them leave it in the box since the 7500 is just the slightly cheaper, non-touchscreen brother to that one. $100 and it's yours, I can even help hook it up if you need a hand.

6/2/2011 3:58:02 PM

I installed this one (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026ES9UQ) about a month ago, it's very similar to the one in the OP and ~$84.00.

I love it so far. It wasn't that hard to install and only took around 30minutes to get it up and running properly. It has the 4 time periods per day, 7 programmable days & the vacation hold features on it which is pretty handy.

The only thing that I don't like is the "click"-ing sound that it makes whenever it turns the A/C on or off. It's not bad as you quickly get used to it, but it can be a minor annoyance at times. I think most of the Honeywell units are like this.

6/2/2011 6:38:15 PM

^the 7600 does the click as well. Its definitely audible but not something i wouldve thought to mention. I think main differences between my 7600 and your 8500 are the vacation hold function and the larger lcd.

The only complaint i have is that the unit doesnt sit as tight in its wall bracked as i would have liked. There is a very slight shift when i press the screen to change a setting. Not a dealbreaker at all in that i would buy it again

6/2/2011 11:07:48 PM

Yes, the 7500 is also very loud when the thermostat kicks in. I'm used to it, but it is annoying in our bedroom.

6/3/2011 6:35:05 AM

i have this:

http://www.intwineenergy.com/brochure-downloads/12-iect210-intwine-thermostat/download.html

and i love it. easy to hack, too.

6/3/2011 10:04:29 AM

I purchased this one due to a reccommendation from this forum and I am very pleased.

http://yourhome.honeywell.com/Home/Products/Thermostats/7-Day-Programmable/VisionPRO+8000.htm

No problems, no batteries were needed for me.

The auto heat/cool switching and SUPER easy programming made it a must buy.

[Edited on June 3, 2011 at 11:59 AM. Reason : Very easy to install as well. Took more time unpacking than to install.]

6/3/2011 11:58:54 AM