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Old 04-21-2009, 12:27 PM   #1
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programmable thermostat?

I want to install a programmable thermostat in my house, but we have a heat pump, and every thermostat I have looked at says "Not for heat pump systems." What am I supposed to use? Is there a special one for heat pumps? (I dont know much about heat pumps, I'm from CA)
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Old 04-21-2009, 12:37 PM   #2
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I want to install a programmable thermostat in my house, but we have a heat pump, and every thermostat I have looked at says "Not for heat pump systems." What am I supposed to use? Is there a special one for heat pumps? (I dont know much about heat pumps, I'm from CA)
We have this one.
TH8320 Honeywell Thermostat FREE GROUND SHIPPING! Universal and Programmable in Premier White
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Old 04-21-2009, 02:26 PM   #3
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Call SMECO they are installing them for free.
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Old 04-21-2009, 04:39 PM   #4
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Call SMECO they are installing them for free.
Yeah, but then they control your brain.
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Old 04-21-2009, 05:53 PM   #5
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You should call a local HVAC company. THC is a good company and has always showed me different options and good deals.
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Old 04-21-2009, 06:43 PM   #7
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If you go to Lowes and buy one I can tell you how to install it. It's not hard to put in as long as your careful. I would recommend Honeywell but I dont know if paying $200 is worth it. There are a few different brands at Lowes to choose from.

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Old 04-21-2009, 06:46 PM   #8
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Call SMECO they are installing them for free.
Check Lowes. That's where we got ours. It helps but....But with $500 average elec bills in st mary's year round .... We are looking into Geothermal. Good luck. Our brand is Hunter.
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Old 04-21-2009, 07:38 PM   #9
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Check Lowes. That's where we got ours. It helps but....But with $500 average elec bills in st mary's year round .... We are looking into Geothermal. Good luck. Our brand is Hunter.
Awesome guys- thanks! We'll definetely stop by Lowes and see what we can find. My hubs and are pretty handy so I'm sure we can install it (maybe with a little help!) I just wanted to make sure it was possible and if its worth the money.
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I want to install a programmable thermostat in my house, but we have a heat pump, and every thermostat I have looked at says "Not for heat pump systems." What am I supposed to use? Is there a special one for heat pumps? (I dont know much about heat pumps, I'm from CA)
On your existing system, do you have a humidifier/dehumidifier set-up?
Does it detect outside temp and humidity?
Most good ones will have a filter reminder flag.

Make sure that you buy, for the max capabilities of your unit that you currently have installed, which will give you, your best performance = best savings in the long run.
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