Carrier Cor Thermostat Review [Popular Models and Troubleshoot]

The human body is created in a unique way with its different senses. The temperature sensitivity of human beings generated the need to create thermostat which is actually a temperature regulating device. There are different forms of Thermostat. Cor thermostat is a modern form of thermostat which is actually a smart thermostat. In this era of modernization and advancement, everything is being developed and rectified with different models and forms of the same basic product. Cor thermostat is also a developed form of a basic thermostat.

Basic Features:

Cor thermostat was introduced by the famous electric brand “Carrier” in the start of 2015. Carrier is a leading international brand in smart heating, ventilating, and air conditioning devices. It is a part of UTC building and an industrial system which is the branch of United Technology Corporations. It is an improvised amalgam of remote technology and smart temperature regulation with added features of reduced power usage which results in an almost 20% decrease in the electricity bill.

Cor is derived from the Latin word which means “heart”. It is actually created with a claim to be the heart of a modern home, according to the marketing director Mathew Pine.

BODY:

Its body is sleek and attractive with a modern design. It has 3.5 inches full-colored touch-sensitive screen.

WORKING:

It works with an automatic response system. It has a built-in proximity sensor and has an intuitive interface. It has a strong internal microprocessor which works with smart and progressive algorithms. It observes the temperature settings and timings in the home in the initial days of being fixed and later learns to automatically control the temperature system of the home.

CONTROL:

It can be controlled remotely by an application of the mobile or another device. It is Wi-Fi connectible and adaptable with  802.11b/g/n wireless routers. So it can be controlled from anywhere.

AUTO UPDATION:

It has the built-in feature of automatically updating the soft wares for successful functioning.

WARRANTY:

It comes with a 5-year warranty by the manufacturer.

MODELS:

Some of the models are mentioned below:

COR 7C Wi-Fi THERMOSTAT:

• As the name indicates, it is connectible with the Wi-Fi and can be operated remotely.
• It comes with a better comfort management system and an excellent ability to reduce energy consumption.
• It can control the humidity level in the house along with temperature regulation.
• It works on low voltage.
• It can be programmed for a week on maximum.
• If the power fails, it uses its internal energy to save the temperature and humidity programmed settings.
• It has a feature of OptiSave which gives a rough estimate of the amount of power saved.
• It works with two wired relay model which enables system connectivity by two wires on the wall.
• It comes with 7 colors on the screen.
• It is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple, and Android applications.
• It gives energy-saving reports and tips to the users.
• It comes with a weather display.
• It is easy to use, with one button working.
• It comes with a Hybrid heat management system.
• Heating and cooling regulation are done smartly.
• The fan options and speed is automatically adjusted.
• It smartly reminds about the filter changing and other important services.
• It works without batteries and is connected with an internal system for power usage.

COR 5C WI-Fi THERMOSTAT:

Important features are given below:

• As the name indicates it is Wi-Fi connectable.
• It has a fixed segment screen.
• It has almost all the features of the Cor 7C Wi-Fi Thermostat
• The additional feature is that it is compatible with three-zone panel systems:
• ZONECC3ZHPO1 and ZONECC3ZACO1.

COR 7-THERMOSTAT:

The important features of this model are as under:

• It is NOT adaptable with Wi-Fi.
• It has 7 colors fixed segment screen.
• All the features of compatibility, schedule saving, battery-less operations, humidity management, and warranty are the same as the other models discussed above.
• It has windows protect which decreases the frost inside windows on being paired with a system humidifier.

 COR 5-THERMOSTAT:

Main features are discussed below:

• It is not able to be connected wirelessly.
• It is budget-friendly as compared to other models.
• It has a fixed segment screen.
• It comes with almost the same features as COR 7 Thermostat.
• It is compatible with 3-zone panel systems ZONECC3ZHPO1 and ZONECC3ZACO*.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

There are some basic problems which are being discussed here. For other issues contact the service provider or consider browsing the user manual.

1. How to set a Cor Thermostat.

The Core thermostat setting needs the following steps.

• Press and hold the button for 5 seconds.
• For loading the exact configuration to be loaded, press “done” for Cor5 or “start” for Cor 7.
• Now the menu will appear. From the screen up and down button, select which configuration needs to be fixed.
• After selecting the particular setting, set the values using the same up and down button.
• For a humidifier, the setup is not required. It is managed from the application.
• For a dehumidifier SW19: Dry contact configuration. Set it to the option “dehum”.
• The humidity and dehumidifier values are managed from the mobile app on the home screen or under the settings option of the thermostat.
• When the settings are done press “done” and you are ready to go.

2. How to Restart a Cor Thermostat:

The steps are mentioned:

• Press the “Left” button and hold. Let the “Accessory status” screen appear.
• Select the accessory by scrolling with the “Scroll” button.
• Press the “Right” button to reset the selected setting.
• Press the “Left” button to return to the normal display.

3. How to fix a Cor Thermostat screen gone blank?

There are many possibilities for this issue. First, check the circuit breaker. It might have tripped due to energy fluctuations. The breaker needs a resetting.

REVIEWS:

Jammie.L says that she is using the COR 7C in her newly constructed home. This comes with an easily usable schedule setting, with the option of vacation program. It has removed the stress of switching off and on the ordinary thermostat.

Lewis Mathew says that he is an engineer and has a busy schedule outdoor. His kids are not very smart with thermostat usage. He just fixes the schedule for once and he is ready to go. Additionally, he noticed a good reduction in the quarterly bills, which is a great deal.