Honeywell RTH645OD1009 Deluxe 5-1-1 Review
Are you looking for a new thermostat device? Well then you have landed on the right place as in this particular blog section we are going to review the Honeywell RTH645OD1009 5-1-1 thermostat device.
***Note The RTH6450 model is no longer available on Amazon. Instead we will link to the 8500 model.
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If you are facing problems with your existing thermostat device then you can consider the Honeywell RTH645OD1009 5-1-1 thermostat device. This thermostat device is an example of a simple and effective thermostat device with a very neat display showing all the necessary details at one place.
It has a very handy backlit display in green color. When the thermostat device starts, it shows the current temperature of the room and the temperature you have set the device to. It is compatible with both the hot and cold systems. Also, it works very well with the electric and single stage furnace systems.
The menu displayed is very easy to understand and does not require that much of programming. Also, the console consists of soft touch control buttons that makes it very easy to use. The device can work on the battery power and cannot be connected to the main electric systems. It can be considered as a drawback of the thermostat device.
Installation & Functionalities
The installation of this thermostat device is very easy. However it is recommended to take precautions while replacing anything related to the heating and cooling system. The device comes along with an instruction manual. But in case of any doubt, call a professional in order to get it installed with your heating or cooling system.
The most prominent function of this device is it programming feature that enables the user to set different programs for Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This is very effective as most of the users spend time at home at our homes. So, the heating or cooling schedule needs to change accordingly. It also justifies the reason for which Honeywell has named this device as 5-1-1 thermostat device.
This programming feature enables the user to save on their energy bills because the user can change the program as per his preferences. Also it is energy star rated and has passed all the necessary tests in terms of energy efficiency. Thus, resulting in less energy bills and this makes this an efficient thermostat device.
Smart Response technology
Honeywell has been one of the largest electrical manufacturers all around the world. The smart response technology is one of their finest features. Suppose you have the temperature of 35 degrees at 8 am in the morning, then the unit will actually start before 8 am so that it can maintain the temperature set at the specific point of time. Same is in the case of a heating system where the furnace will automatically start before the specified time in order to maintain the warm temperature as programmed by the smart response technology.
Now, this might be a handy feature people but some may question about the energy bills. This might increase the energy consumption. No worries, you can simply turn the smart response technology feature off, Just make sure that you go through the user manual which can be downloaded online.
Final verdict
This thermostat is a complete package delivering both efficiency and effectiveness. It will work with most of the systems and it is an excellent replacement for all the people who are having heating/Ac installed. The thermostat device is also available at very economical price which makes it is an excellent proposition for potential buyers.
