As with all household and electrical appliances, Honeywell thermostats have evolved significantly over the years. You may feel confused about the different features and benefits of the different Honeywell thermostats models.  Read on to help you decide which features you desire in your Honeywell thermostats.

We’re all familiar with the role of Honeywell thermostats.  It’s function is to keep your home or business comfortable by alerting your heating or cooling element to turn on when needed to meet your desired temperature. Basically there is a heat-activated switch, (a thermostat is designed with a temperature sensor that causes the switch to open or close), which will either complete or interrupt an electrical circuit that runs the house’s heating or cooling system. Most residential models are able to perform this function with a low-voltage circuit.  Honeywell thermostats have more than one job though.  Depending on the type of heating or cooling system you have installed in your home, the thermostat may also control the system fan.  The system fan circulates air through the ductwork during both heating and cooling.  There are some Honeywell thermostats that can control a whole house humidifier, dehumidifier, or ventilation system.

System Compatibility

Before you purchase your Honeywell thermostats be sure to figure out system compatibility.  If you buy a great, efficient, easy-to-use thermostat that is not compatible with your heating and cooling equipment, you are not helping yourself. You need to understand that not all thermostats work with all heating and cooling systems. If you are unsure as to what type of system and the power requirements that you need for your new Honeywell thermostats, remove your existing thermostat to allow you to view and identify which terminals are in use and what wires terminate on the current thermostat.  Once you do that, you can begin to look for features that you want to have in your Honeywell thermostats that are available in that type of system.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: If you have electric baseboard heat or if you think you may use a high voltage thermostat – STOP HERE and consult a licensed electrician.  The voltages in these systems can kill and should only be handled by a professional.

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