Aprilaire (www.aprilaire.com)
introduced its residential and light commercial thermostat, the Model 8570. This thermostat is designed for all types of HVAC equipment, from single-stage heating and cooling equipment to multistage heat pumps with dual fuel. "The Model 8570 is designed around the contractor," said Joe Hlavacek, product manager for Aprilaire. "No longer will they need to stock multiple types of thermostats to account for every residential or light commercial job." The model features a large, easy-to-read backlit display and menu-driven programming, both of which allow easier setup. This thermostat can also be programmed to display the contractor's name and phone number. When combined with the Model 6504 "Intelligent Zoned Comfort Control Panel" in residential applications, the Model 8570 makes it possible to zone a home by allowing for control of one or more thermostats from any other thermostat in the system, the company says.