Programmable thermostats

Optimizing Home or Business Thermostat Settings

Ron Roth

December 24, 2018

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This brief guide provides a brief summary of the issue and specific instructions on how to correct it.

Get with the Program

Have consumers, the industry warmed up to programmable thermostats?

October 23, 2017

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Programmable thermostats were first certified by Energy Star in 1995; however, they were removed from the government-backed program in 2009 because, on their own without proper programming, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disqualified them as energy-saving products.

Venstar’s ColorTouch Wi-Fi Thermostat Named Product of the Year

Company offers six models, three for residential use and three for commercial use

October 12, 2016

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Venstar® announced that its ColorTouch® touch screen Wi-Fi® thermostat was named a 2016 Product of the Year by Business Intelligence Group’s BIG Award for Business awards program. The BIG Awards reward companies, products, and people that are leading their respective industries.

Sometimes, the best thermostat for a customer is the least complicated option with the fewest bells and whistles.

When is a Basic Stat a Better Option?

HVAC contractors say smarter isn’t always better for some of their customers

Jen Anesi

October 19, 2015

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Smart thermostats may not always be the best option for everyone. For many, a simpler thermostat without the bells and whistles is all they need and want.

Venstar Inc.: Programmable Thermostat

April 6, 2015

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ColorTouch programmable commercial thermostats (Models T8850 and T8900) come with Wi-Fi on board, delivering integrated Wi-Fi in a sleek design.

Bosch Thermotechnology: Programmable Smart Thermostat

March 23, 2015

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The Bosch RRC Smart Thermostat is a programmable room thermostat with integrated temperature sensor and remote boiler controller in one device.

Dec. 1, 2014: Venstar Thermostat Update Enables Automated Demand Response

Firmware Update Complies with Title 24 Requirements

December 1, 2014

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Venstar® has announced the release of its new Firmware 3.14 update for its ColorTouch® residential and commercial color touch screen, programmable thermostats. This update delivers added automated demand response (ADR) and equipment fault detection (EFD) in compliance with California’s Title 24.

ICM Controls Corp.: Touchscreen Thermostats

August 25, 2014

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The i3 Series of touchscreen thermostats features 14 programmable models including a family of Wi-Fi models capable of being remotely controlled via a smartphone app.

Oct. 7, 2013: Energy Efficiency Drives the Home Automation Market

Programmable and Smart Thermostats Are Top Technology Installed

October 7, 2013

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Home automation technologies that offer energy efficiency are the most popular type of installed home technologies among consumers in the United States, according to a study released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®.

integrated system for water-source heat pump applications

Products with Intelligence

December 10, 2012

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This roundup of products, components, and software covers both residential and commercial offerings that use new technology to add intelligence, improve performance, and achieve high levels of energy efficiency.