Comments about Venstar Venstar Wireless Residential Thermostat Combo - T1100RF / REC:

I needed this product because our former thermostat was located in a hallway and it was being influenced by the heat rising from the lower floor. This generally caused the hallway to be warm and the rooms to be cool. The Venstar gives me more flexibility than I would have gotten if I simply had the old thermostat installed physically into one of the rooms. The portability of the Venstar is key and it's wonderful. The Venstar has solved my heating problem.

The Venstar Receiver was truly easy to install. Programming the Venstar thermostat however was much too complicated. The instructions assume you having a keen understanding of heating and cooling jargon and technology. There is little that is user friendly about programming this thermostat. Once I was finally able to get the basics into the thermostat, it is very easy and convenient to make minor adjustments to the temperature. I also bought the electric module as a backup for the batteries in the Venstar. When I first programmed the thermostat, it was connected to this module. When I then disconnected the module from the thermostat (so the thermostat was again powered by the batteries), all the info I had just entered during the programming exercise had been lost. One other issue--the Venstar has a feature which allows a switch to/from heating/cooling automatically. I can't use this, but I couldn't figure out how to override this function. Since it's heating season now, I simply switched off the breakers for the air conditioning.

Bottom line--I would recommend this to a friend, however with reservations.

Comments about Venstar Venstar Wireless Residential Thermostat Combo - T1100RF / REC:

I had my old 2 wire connection go on the fritz between my T-Stat and boiler. The mess of replacing the wire from the boiler to the T-Stat was going to be a big problem. This solved my problem very well. When I build my next house I'll go wireless. I was able to program it after reading the instructions a few times, so that would be my only complaint, a very minor deal.

Comments about Venstar Venstar Wireless Residential Thermostat Combo - T1100RF / REC:

This thermostat was installed to regulate the temperature in our bedroom. It works as advertised, no problems. Programming is a bit of a chore, don't lose the manual, but overall a good product for the price.

Comments about Venstar Venstar Wireless Residential Thermostat Combo - T1100RF / REC:

The directions from Venstar are very basic. You'll have to go online to see comparisons with thermostat you are replacing. "Just Answers" website was very helpful for a small fee.

Comments about Venstar Venstar Wireless Residential Thermostat Combo - T1100RF / REC:

Somewhere in the web write up it should mention that this unit can only be installed on an old 2 wire thermostat with a special kit. The kit is available and easy to install, but no where is it mentioned.

Comments about Venstar Venstar Wireless Residential Thermostat Combo - T1100RF / REC:

Here's the good: Installs easily, worked right from the start. Does exactly what it promises. Being able to set the temperature in any room by moving the thermostat is very nice. I placed the receiver next to the furnace, so it's out of sight, and had no problems with the wireless despite the receiver sitting next to some metal ductwork. As a basic thermostat, it is very easy to use - up and down buttons, button to turn on the fan, and a button to switch modes. It also has some more powerful features like being able to run the fan only for a timed amount every hour.

Here's the not so good: Advanced features are accessed by pushing and holding various buttons. You'll pretty much have to dig out the manual every time you want to change something other than the current mode and temperature (on the other hand, this can keep others from messing with the unit). Also, the LCD backlight still blinks occasionally if it is set to always on, which I find distracting if it's in my field of view.

Comments about Venstar Venstar Wireless Residential Thermostat Combo - T1100RF / REC:

Use this to control my upstairs furnace, which is rarely used. Previous non-wireless thermostat controlled temperature in the hallway and heated rooms poorly. Now the rooms can be controlled to the precise temperature desired.
The instructions did not include a wiring diagram for 3-wires, but a quick email to product support got a response by the following day and I was set. 4 wires are actually required, I found the common wire in the wall.
The price is high, but it is fully 7-day programmable and works great, worth it to save on heating costs and achieve the comfort level we wanted.

Comments about Venstar Venstar Wireless Residential Thermostat Combo - T1100RF / REC:

Product used in bedroom where thermostat is in hallway outside of bedroom. Easy to program, wireless works well. The only real silent thermostat I have found with no sounds when cycling. Tempurature appears to be off by 2 degrees but there is an ability to calibrate. Does not have a "HOLD" or "VACATION" setting. Great product and controls tempurature very well where thermostat/sending device is located.

Comments about Venstar Venstar Wireless Residential Thermostat Combo - T1100RF / REC:

Worked immediately. Once you get past the setup everything works flawlessly. A few more buttons would have made the unit a lot easier to program.

I had a problem with the location of my existing thermostat. It was in a hallway on the other side of the house from our bedroom. Rewireing in our home to move the old thermostat would require a lot of time in the attic. In the middle of the Texas summer, that's not a pleasant option. With this unit, I merely had to remove the old thermostat and replace it with the recieving unit. Then I was able to put the new thermostat in my bedroom. Instead of 10 degree fluctuations the temperature is stable within 1 degree.

Comments about Venstar Venstar Wireless Residential Thermostat Combo - T1100RF / REC:

This combo resolved a problem we faced after renovations and having two A/C zones. It probably saved us hundreds of dollars in having to relocate the existing thermostat, and has worked great. The only problem I've had is the daily programming could be a bit simpler.