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Customer reviews for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
Want to move to the next generation of thermostats? This unit can get you there with unique touch screen design, large easy to read screen, great styling, 7day programmability and more. The thermostat comes preprogrammed with the energy star compliant program which could save you up to 30% on your energy bills. But if the energy star program doesn't fit your lifestyle it can easily be modified to suit your comfort needs. With 7 day programmability, the ability to program off the wall in the comfort of your own chair, plus a copy feature to save you time when programming alike days. All this coupled with filter replacement reminders, calibration, day light savings time adjustment, adds up to one of the most innovative but easy to use units on the market.
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9 out of 17(53%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
Review 1 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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delayed disappointment
,PostedMay 25, 2009
At first, this thermostat seemed like a really great value. You won't find these features even on thermostats costing twice as much and programming it is pretty intuitive (no manual required).
Unfortunately, it only acted right for part of the first season. Then it started forgetting its programming, reporting incorrect temperatures, and now that it's air conditioning season again, there is about a 20 minute delay from the time I set a target temp and the time it actually kicks in.
Skip this thermostat. I won't be buying this brand again.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Good...then BAD!
,PostedApril 8, 2009
Don't buy it!
I "inherited" this thermostat when I moved into my new condo. At first, I thought it was fantastic - loved the touch screen, the large font and the ability to program all 7 days.
I "inherited" this thermostat when I moved into my new condo. At first, I thought it was fantastic - loved the touch screen, the large font and the ability to program all 7 days.
A few months ago, it started going crazy. It forgot all of my settings and reverted back to the "default" settings. But the day of the week and time were also wrong and therefore, it was heating the place when I wasn't there and off when I was. So, I just set it to one temp all day - which defeats the purpose of a programmable therm.
THEN, the touchscreen died...just disappeared...I can't read the temperature - can't make adjustments - can't do anything. It's not the batteries...it's the product.
Find an alternative...and let me know when you find a good one.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Long use comments
,PostedOctober 27, 2008
I have had this thermostat for a couple of years. Worked fine but now reports the wrong temperature (too high). You get what you pay for.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Strong start, slow finish
,PostedJune 13, 2008
We installed this model in our home a year ago, and it worked great. That is until last month. Several screen touch controls do not function and we have our unit stuck in one setting throughout the day. Not a very energy efficient choice if the consumer cannot use the functions.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Easy Install and Programming
,PostedFebruary 5, 2008
This product was very easy to install and program. I had it up and running in under 15 minutes and it works great. Can't speak for longevity of use as I have just started using it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Great while it lasted...
,PostedJanuary 28, 2008
I had a similar experience as other disappointed reviewers. The product works well and has a good interface (plus it's much smaller than many other programmable thermostats) but stopped working after about 1.5 years. Parts of the screen became unresponsive which I put up with until the "up arrow" section of the screen went dead (in the winter of course!). I wish the screen was better quality because everything else about the unit was great...
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 7 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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used for Several years - Great!
,PostedJanuary 20, 2008
I installed one of these when they first came out several years ago because my thermostat is in a dark hall and I always had to carry a flashlight to read/change it.
This one has been everything I had hoped for. Backlight was definitely worth a little extra cost and the on screen programming has been the best with no problems in about 4 years or so.
Batteries have been replaced once after the DEMO batteries that came in it. It has maintained temperatures to my expectations in both winter and summer.
The only thing that I have to say that it does not have an AUTOmatic HEAT/COOL switchover. My previous thermostat did have this and it was great.... most of the time. However, during transitional periods my old thermostat would get to fighting itself using heat part of the day, then cool another part and then heat again. Sort of nice but energy inefficient and fights the setback setup if too broad a range of temps is set across the day.
Otherwise, a perfect solution to our needs.
This one has been everything I had hoped for. Backlight was definitely worth a little extra cost and the on screen programming has been the best with no problems in about 4 years or so.
Batteries have been replaced once after the DEMO batteries that came in it. It has maintained temperatures to my expectations in both winter and summer.
The only thing that I have to say that it does not have an AUTOmatic HEAT/COOL switchover. My previous thermostat did have this and it was great.... most of the time. However, during transitional periods my old thermostat would get to fighting itself using heat part of the day, then cool another part and then heat again. Sort of nice but energy inefficient and fights the setback setup if too broad a range of temps is set across the day.
Otherwise, a perfect solution to our needs.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 8 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Programmable Thermostat Easy!!
,PostedDecember 31, 2007
This was so easy to install. I did it myself. Also, the programming is very user friendly, very helpful instructions. I have had it about a month and it changes for all my times at home, away or asleep. Can't wait to see how it will help with my oil bill. I would recomment this product.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Touchscreen doesn't last
,PostedNovember 13, 2007
I bought this about 9 months ago and it worked great, but after a while the down button to lower the temperature stopped working properly. Like the other person stated, it works sometimes and other times it won't work at all. I emailed their support team and was advised that it was static shock and that I should use alcohol to clean the screen. While that does work for a short time, I still have the same problem a few days later. Also, the back lighting stopped working about a month after I got it. I will continue to use it until it stops working all together, but I would never purchase this product again.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 10 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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hope the second one works
,PostedAugust 11, 2007
I like this product and the customer support has been stellar, but my first thermostat was bad. I installed it and couldn't get the cool functions working with my unit. The CSR quickly diagnosed the problem after a few tests. I went back to Home Depot and got a new one and as hoped, its working fine.
Let's just hope it stays that way.
:)
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Stopped working after 1 year
,PostedApril 17, 2007
After a year or so this stopped working correctly. Like I did with a some other products in this circumstance, I brought it to the store to exchange it for one that will last more that a year. I guess they are on to me because this device now has a new model number, thus I can't exchange it. I called the RiteTemp warranty people and they basically told me there is no warranty and it's up to the local Home Dept if they will let me exchange it, because apparently RiteTemp is owned by Home Depot. Well, you know how that went.
This is a very expensive thermostat to replace every year...
So, I was stuck with a thermostat that could be turned up, but not always down. I completely disassembled it twice and cleaned it and changed its batteries but I could never get it to work reliably. Sometimes if I pressed really hard, or tapped dozens or hundreds of times, eventually I could turn the temperature down. Other times I would just have to give up and try again a half hour later, and it might work, or it might not. On days it worked I would program it as fast as I could. I'm cheap so I just put up with it for another year or two as it got worse and worse and more and more frustrating, then one day I hit it too hard and shattered the touch screen.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 12 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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I got a lemon
,PostedJanuary 18, 2007
I was initially pleased with is product, easy to install, took no time at all to complete, and I had no trouble programming. I am 8 months out from install and my furnace isn't heating to temperature anymore. Had a HVAC tech out, the thermostat is bad!! I emailed their tech support for assistance, no response. I'm a very frustrated comsumer who is going to buy a Honeywell product this afternoon.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 13 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Touch Screen Thermostat
,PostedNovember 3, 2006
This is a product that is easy to use, and easy to program. It is expected to add to our savings by using less power, but also adding to our comfort by having the house at our preferred temperatures prior to our arrival home.
The literature included for installation will allow any average home handyman to install this instrument. Unfortunately, the wiring diagrams did not match the wires I had coming to my old thermostat. That is when a call to their customer support group was needed. WOW--the best measure of a full service organization, is the ability of their technical people to diagnose the problem, and affect a resolution. Well done indeed!!! I had to switch to a different model, but am totally impressed with the support offered and the resolution of the issue.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 14 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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EXCELLENT BUY!!!
,PostedOctober 19, 2006
THIS THERMOSTAT IS THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD.
IT WAS SUPER EASY TO INSTALL AND THE LABELS THAT CAME WITH IT MAKE IT FOOLPROOF.
IT WAS SUPER EASY TO INSTALL AND THE LABELS THAT CAME WITH IT MAKE IT FOOLPROOF.
THE PROGRAMMING WAS AS EASY AS 1 2 3
I ALSO PURCHASED THE CLEAR LOCKBOX TO GO OVER IT.
I WISH 1 HAD PURCHASED THIS YEARS AGO!
IT WOULD HAVE SAVED ME MEGABUCKS AND MY TONSILS, ALWAYS YELLING ABOUT EVERYBODY ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE OLD THERMOSTAT. NOW I GET WHAT I WANT, WHEN I NEED IT.
IT WOULD HAVE SAVED ME MEGABUCKS AND MY TONSILS, ALWAYS YELLING ABOUT EVERYBODY ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE OLD THERMOSTAT. NOW I GET WHAT I WANT, WHEN I NEED IT.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 15 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Great thermostat for your money
,PostedOctober 15, 2006
Pros: Great thermostat, easy to read display, highly reliable temp reading, 7 day programmable, support is excellent
Cons: no backlight (need next model up), no blinking icon when calling for heat / cool
For your money, you're not going to find a better brand of thermostats. I was very surprised to learn that Ritetemp is actually Homedepot's brand of thermostat, made in China given how well it works. It comes with a 5yr warranty and
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 16 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Nice thermo
,PostedJuly 25, 2006
Very easy to install, IF you mark your wires before hand. Remember to mark your wires with the sticky tabs they give you, or you could end up on the phone w/their support.
Very nice touch screen. I had this installed, programmed and up and running in 20 minutes. Would have been quicker, but I installed the backplate where the wires go, on backwards (no trouble). Very easy to use, nice touch-screen, easy to program. Set it and forget it and let it do it's job on cooling/heating your home.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 17 for Off White, Large Horizontal Touch Screen Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable,compatible With Most Systems
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Adds Syle, Saves Money, Cool Touch Screen
,PostedJune 1, 2006
Matt
from Fairfax, VA
My wife and I just bought our first home together so I am in the remodeling stage. Among other things, we wanted to replace the thermostat 1 because ours was outdated and 2 because the programmable type could save us money. As soon as I found out there were touch screen thermostats, I immediately looked them up and found the RiteTemp 8030C. My wife and I loved the way it looked, so she got a new thermostat and I got a new toy, it was a match made in Heaven. You can even detach it from the wall to play with/program it in the comfort of your lazy boy (the high-end model has a remote). Installation was a breeze and programming took about 5 minutes (though my wife said I was playing with it for 30).
Yes, I recommend this product.
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