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'dumb' thermostat that can switch itself between heat/AC within a range? (slrpnk.net)
submitted 3 months ago by to c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world
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Current model needs to be manually switched from heat to AC, which isn't meshing well with the regional weather swings from really hot to really cold.

I suspect it's just a bare-bones cheapest model on the market.

Searching for an upgrade, I'm seeing lots of 'smart' options that pair with my phone or WiFi, but that's overkill for my taste.

On the other end, I'm seeing lots with terrible reviews / unit craps out after a couple months, or has the same annoying lack of function as my current model. ... Didn't expect this purchase to be such a battle.

All I want:

Set it like 73° with a +/- 5° tolerance. If it hits 68°, heat kicks on. If it hits 78°, AC kicks on.

That's it. No phone connection, no Internet, no AI slop home assistant.

Any of you know a good model that fits the bill?

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[–] [S] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

That looks similar to my current model - look at the switch on the bottom:

It can be set to heat OR cool. Or neither. But not both. Apparently letting the internal thermometer decide if it needs hot or cool air is a tall order.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago* (1 child)

    You’re right, the specs says auto but the instructions show is heat or cool only.

    Here you go:

    https://www.honeywellhome.com/products/t5-7-day-programmable-thermostat-1

    Edit: there might be a cheaper one but you’ll need to look through the product catalog.

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