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from Cincinnati OH on 1/29/2010
Comments about Honeywell Honeywell Prestige HD YTHX9321R5012 Comfort Thermostat System Kit:
Perhaps the easiest thermostat to program in history!
from New York City on 1/12/2010
Comments about Honeywell Honeywell Prestige HD YTHX9321R5012 Comfort Thermostat System Kit:
It works like a breeze but it is pricey. The outside temperature sensor is fun but not essential. The remote might be used by some especially in a larger home. We use it to turn off the relatively noisy water-based heat pump units typical of NYC when we watch TV in living room.
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from SC on 10/12/2009
Comments about Honeywell Honeywell Prestige HD YTHX9321R5012 Comfort Thermostat System Kit:
This has a beautiful display, a laundry-list of features a mile long, is incredibly flexible in its programming abilities, I find it very easy to program and set up (more on that later), and is in a class all by itself. I looked at several other t-stats, and with the exception of the black and white version, this really is miles above the nearest competition.
My house was hit by lightning, and I had to replace my entire HVAC system. My contractor said I could pick out a t-stat, and he would install it for me. So, I picked this. I have always wanted an outside thermometer I could see on the thermostat, so this was great! In addition, it was fully programmable, touch screen, and in color. What I didn't realize was just how flexible and easy to set up it was. They packed a lot of power into an amazingly easy-to-use and friendly interface. Still, it's a programmable stat, and "techy," and some people don't like "techy." It's not as simple to use as the old dial wall stats I grew up with. But, the power you gain more than offsets the additional complexity.
I have a computer programming background, so setting up the t-stat was no problem for me. However, the contractor was a bit overwhelmed by it. The wiring is straight-forward enough, and it has connections for just about every option you could want, except perhaps an HRV/ERV. Then, you have to go into the setup menu to configure your equipment.
The contractor wired it up. Then, he turned it over to me and I programmed in the initial setup. It was easy enough, and I suspect that he could have done it, given a bit of time. It's just answering a bunch of questions. I asked him the question, he answered, I pushed the appropriate button.
That said, if you are intimidated by computers, this t-stat may not be for you. My wife is a bit overwhelmed by all its features, and she has taken to leaving setting the t-stat to me. This is OK, since I have set it to fully automatic mode. I love that I no longer have to switch between heat and cool - it just automatically does the right thing, based on the schedule. And with literally almost a dozen different override options, it's easy to temporarily alter the schedule - with a new schedule! Amazing!
So, if you like techno things, and aren't intimidated by computer technology, this is the best t-stat available. If your tech skills are limited to "twist the dial," you might want to get a simpler t-stat.
I will repeat - this is the best available, it's beautiful (it's the first t-stat I will look at just to look at it), and it is in a class all by itself. There's nothing else like it that I have seen. Highly recommended.
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from Chicago on 3/10/2009
Comments about Honeywell Honeywell Prestige HD YTHX9321R5012 Comfort Thermostat System Kit:
I haven't really gotten to use this thing yet with my 2heat/1cool HVAC system. The house is not done so I just have it on hold at 50^. I have gone through the menus and played with it and everything seems to work great, I just can't confirm it yet.
5 stars for quick delivery.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Chicago, IL on 2/10/2009
Comments about Honeywell Honeywell Prestige HD YTHX9321R5012 Comfort Thermostat System Kit:
It doesn't get any better than the Honeywell Prestige HD. It is very simple to install, setup and program, and the color screen is gorgeous. This unit controls A/C, furnace, humidifier and dehumidifier; shows indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity; and has an intermittent fan option to circulate air in high-efficiency homes.
The only difficulty was finding the installer code to complete the setup and link the wireless outdoor sensor. The installer code is the "Date Code" on the Menu->Equipment Status screen.