Side by Side Comparison of: Honeywell

I thought I was going to have to replace my furnace because it just was not heating up according to the setting I selected, and facing such an expense was overwhelming for me at this particular time. Necessity is the mother of invention, they say, and in my case, I become more creative. I decided to buy a new thermostat to see whether that would help and if not, then I'd go for a new furnace. A handyman installed the new thermostat and my house has been evenly heated according to the selected setting ever since. I particularly am relieved to actually be able to read the larger display panel and the instructions for programming are simple enough. The price was reasonable as I checked local sellers that were slightly above or the same as the cost online, and it didn't require me going shopping.

Just Installed, will watch for accuracy, replaced an older model Honeywell that seemed to become inaccurate for temperature reading after about 2 years. Easy to install, it does accommodate newer systems. My HVAC system is pretty old, so I only use the Hold Temperature Setting and I do not program as my system can't handle constant programming changes, this was learned after burning up a few circuit boards on my system. Initially installed this Thermostat seems pretty accurate within 1 to 2 degrees based on numerous other temperature reading devices that I keep near the thermostat. I will update with any new changes. I only purchase at full price with no offers or discounts.

I do not (auto) in the window where heat and cool are. Will the auto switch work this way? There is a note in the literature that says depending on the installation. auto may not be visible in that window. There is not any info stating whether the auto feature will work if not visible on screen.

I always wanted to switch to a Programmable thermostat. I Wanted it replaced for conservation reasons, just in case I forget to turn the air/heat up or down when leaving the house. i don't want the AC cranking all day while I'm not there, hopefully this will save on my electric bill. Florida days can get quite hot. the installation was surprisingly easy as i already had a Honeywell non-programmable thermostat so the switch over was simple, as it has the same wire set up. I also bought the cover plate that goes between the wall and the thermostat that covers up the hammered wall and makes it all look clean again.

I had a non-digital thermostat, and the temperature in this place fluctuated wildly! This sweet little thermostat took care of that. It maintains the programmed temp extremely well. I have the daytime temp set at 71, and it ranges between less than a couple of degrees. At night, it takes it down to 65 and keeps it there until 6 am. Love this thing.

After messing around with quite a few thermostats from Menards, I finally realized I needed to do some research. My research consisted of look at what we use at the church I work at.... Oh look! Honeywell still makes really functional easy to understand thermostats (not quite as easy as those old round beauties, but still pretty decent). Then I headed to Amazon to see how much they would set me back and I was pleasantly surprised they would not require a payment plan. Research Completed, Order Submitted. Thermostat arrived packaged well and installed with ease. It even came with a really extensive instruction book which I completely ignored because I just have a simple heating system and because I am a man and reading instructions is something I only do if I run stuck or break something trying to do it the wrong way : )

I installed this in my RV. It is more precise than the original.

I was recommended the 5000 by a few buddies of mine who do HVAC out at a refinery. They all mentioned that every unit used the 5000 and that each one of their homes had the 5000 in theirs which they installed. So, I went on ahead and ordered one. So far everything has been really great with this thermostat. It does everything I need to and it isn't loud like some have mentioned. Easy install as well. Also I might mention that I was told that these thermostat's can go thru quite a bit and are resilient as all get out so it should last for a very long time.

Easy to follow instructions, but more clarification on connecting up heat pump installations with Aux Heat strips (orange and white wires) would be GREAT!! Unit works as advertised. Best of all it saved me money!! :)

Perfect for my 80 year old mother. When she had her furnace replaced they put on a programmable thermostat. Her original was the old round mercury stat. Well, Too many phone calls " How do you turn the air on" "how do you make it colder" " I can't figure this thing out"Problem solved.10 minutes to remove the programmable, and install this. Super simple replacement.With the few controls, it's PERFECT !!If anyone needs your basic but digital thermostat this is the one!I was surprised that when the temp. was reached, and the outside unit turned off, the fan stayed on for a few minutes to get the most out of the cooling coils while they were still cold!! Awesome !

This thermostat was easy to install for my Gas Heat / Electric AC system. The four colored wires attached to the corresponding terminals and then I followed the simple directions on how to tell the thermostat what type of system I had. If you can read clear instructions, you can install this in ten minutes. My wife has been asking for digital thermostats for some time now - these made her happy.After you install it you do have to hold down two buttons to put it into program mode and then scroll to the number that indicates what system you have. If you are like me, your system is type 0.

Like others who chose this product, I wanted a simple thermostat sans programmable options. The most important step is to label the wires BEFORE you remove your old thermostat.I would have had this installed in 30 minutes or less except I forgot to charge my battery powered drill! Had a quick snack while giving the battery 30 minutes tp charge. Everything you need is in the box: drywall anchors and screws, AAA batteries for the thermostat and easy instructions to follow.After installation, tested both my AC and heater functions. Thermostat works just like I hoped it would. The only thing is this thermostat is much smaller than the Maple-Chase model that I removed. As a consequence, I'll have to get my paint brush out to paint over the prior footprint that's exposed by this smaller thermostat.I noticed in the instructions that Honeywell sells some kind of back plate for situations like mine. I may check into that and see if that will solve my problem.Great thermostat, easy to install, and works as advertised.

I already had 3 other of this type but was installing a new zone with a new boiler. The original 3 made loud clicks as the heat kicked on and off, but this one is quieter. There still is a minor click you'll hear though. Additionally, it did not come with screws or drywall anchors as indicated in the manual (from what I recall). Still, minor complaints for a product that works great and is much, much cheaper here than at Lowes or HD.

The instructions aren't the best. We did a little extra research prior to installing because we are not electricians. It is fully battery powered which is something I was not prepared for, but 3mo later the batteries are still running strong. The programed settings work correctly and are easy to set. It is roughly 3 degrees off from the true temperature so it doesn't turn off and on constantly. I was glad to see that. It is pretty decent for the price. Gave it a 4/5 rating simply because it is 100% battery powered. I would have preferred electric but so far so good.

I bought 3 but had to return one because one of them showed the inside temperature 6 degrees below the actual room temperature. This caused the thermostat to overheat the room. Amazon shipped me another one in one day which worked correctly. I would check all that you buy against each other or against another thermometer to see if the inside temperature registers correctly. That is why I rated them 4 stars. I finally ended up with 3 that are 5 stars

This thermostat seems to be a great replacement for my old one that was no longer working. The back light makes it easy to see at night something that my old thermostat didn't have. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is the wiring is a bite tricky so it took me a fair amount of time to figure out. All in all I like it very much and would recommend this thermostat to anyone looking for a low price replacement.

Just installed this unit yesterday and it is working great. The only problem is that I had to call Honeywell 3x before it was working properly. All 3 customer service reps very nice but wish there would have been more comprehensive instructions to not have to call at all. Calling was not very painful though. Git through to a rep pretty quickly.

I got 2 of these to replace similar thermostats that could only handle one program for the entire week. I needed one that would match my routine of different timings for the weekend. This model does that and is way easier to setup and monitor what is going on than the old ones.Installation was very easy with clear instructions and almost impossible to get wrong. I have a fairly straight forward heating/cooling system but there are detailed steps and diagrams for more complicated systems like heat pumps etc if needed. Setup was also very easy with well documented steps for the initial system match [so it understands what it's controlling] and scheduling the time/temperatures was also easy thanks to the well laid out display.I have had these in for a Month now and am very pleased with the results, I would recommend them to anyone.

Works well. I wish it came with a larger optional baseplate to cover up the holes from the previous thermostat. So other ones on the market do. But as a unit itself, it works great.

Easy to install

Makes noise upon starting and stopping - a clicking noise. However, works fine.

Thermostats are great and work as stated. Only issue is the instructions for replacing old ( 25 yr) units. Wire hookup is not clear and it took two calls to Honeywell to get it right. In their defense there are many different types of units and hookups out there so I am sure it is hard to anticipate every possible combination. Overall great units! (I bought 3 for our home)

This thermostat is working great. It is small and compact which looks nice on the wall and lights up when you need to use it at night. It does have a "click" sound seconds before and after the air comes on and off. I don't mind the click sound and neither does my boyfriend but if you are sensitive to sound you may want to pass on this one. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the "click" sound and also it was a pain in the butt to set up. You need a very very SMALL FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER. We of course did not have one in our home and needed to improvise and ended up having to run to the store and buy one. But once that was done, installation was easy and simple.

I am very pleased with my new therm so far. I do wish I would have gotten one with bigger readings but I thought this one was pretty big. But once I push buttons and it lights up, I can see the numbers better. And for the price you can't beat it. So overall I can't complain. I probably would have rated it as a 5 if it was bigger but I'm pleased with it. My unit is a 1989 version so I'm truly blessed that we have not had to replace it. My AC was at the point where it wouldn't cut off even when the house would get cold. So I researched on Google and ask why is my AC not turning off and my house is freezing. Well, answer revealed. So I shopped around on amazon and read the reviews as usual and made a decision to go with the Honeywell. We were literally turning our A/c off and on. I knew something was wrong after all of that going on. And besides, Now that I'm older I need to see and know the True temp. So you know how old my thermo was. I really should have relpaced it years ago. I am really enjoying the Honeywell and it's like having a new AC. And now I can see what the temp really is. My husband replaced it with no complains. So far, so good.

The product really deserves a 5 star review. It works perfectly. BUT, only after I fixed it. With typically American quality control, the thermostat was shipped with a broken R-Rc jumper. Nothing worked - no fan, no cool, no heat, nothing. Obviously the thermostat was never tested. However the broken jumper wasn't obvious, so it took me hours to discover that. Once I replaced that jumper wire, everything worked as intended.

Doesn't switch automatically from AC to Heat as I expected. Had a little difficulty matching up the wiring and had to go to Honeywell site for further documentation

Honeywell is usually great, however the thermometer in the thermostat reads a few degrees cold. It works, but I just need to remember that the temp is not what it reads. I should have returned this for a replacement.

Not sure if package was opened prior to shipment. Here's what was missing: the jumper wire for a 4 wire set-up (had to make my own), no quick reference guide and no stickers to keep track of the wires (although that's not a real difficult chore). Most interesting and challenging was to figure out where to put the R wire when there was no jumper in the panel. Unless there's a significant difference between the 6350 and 6450 packaging, I am not sure what's happened here.

It's great, except for the "Smart Response" technology that's supposed to figure out when turn the heat on in order to bring the house up to temperature on time. I followed all the setup directions. After using it for weeks, it still brings the up to temperature 30 minutes before the time I set. That's like keeping the house too hot for 15 hours a month. I'm disabling this "smart" feature after I've wasted money heating the house more than I need to.

Works well and the backlight is great but there are two significant design flaws:1. There is no "lock" with which to prevent accidental modifications: e.g., touching the fan or cool buttons will alter the behavior of the thermostat.2. For systems without a cooler, this thermostat is overkill, and there is no way to really disable the cooling functions (e.g., to prevent mistakes). Not clear if Honeywell offers a thermostat without cooling functions.I wish I bought a simpler thermostat.

As with most of these I have installed, the instructions left things out a homeowner needs. Ordering is guesswork as to which one to get for your application. The relays click loudly during the night. You would think that these big companies would have heard of solid state relays.

I like the way these thermostats look and the ease of operation. But they click every time the air conditioning comes on. Very annoying.If I had known they click I would not have gotten them

For the price, it certainly works and is simple to use. It feels a little flimsy when installing it (pushing and prying on it getting it on/off mounting bracket).Recently a family member installed a different model that I think I like better than this one that is similarly priced, which is the White-Rodgers Emerson Blue Easy Set Thermostat - 1F86EZ. I like that it is still fairly easy/basic, but has some programmable options.Ideally, I would have liked to have had the older round style, but the newer production versions of those get absolutely horrible reviews so I was afraid to try them. I don't like these push buttons because it seems like you have to push the up/down over and over trying to get it to react, then when it does it goes too far. The round model was such a simple twist.

has been installed in my house over a year. works fine, but is not automatic, you have to choose heat or cooling and set the temperature, but sometimes manual operation is the best.

smaller than replacement thermostat so not disappointed but, the old one was 7 years old and had a different wiring system, Turns out it was not the thermostat totally that caused the issue but it's a good idea to replace them every 5 years. Also have a professional do it and check your system out yearly even if not under warranty.

I bought this for my mother who is in her late 70's. The picture shown is a little misleading. The actual display was not detailed enough for her to see it well. The back light comes on when a button is pressed, so it was very hard for her to see it without pressing a button. If your vision is good this should work. ok. I am still looking for a large detailed display for her limited vision.

Kind of a pain to use. I have a two stage heat pump. The Thermostat kept losing program instructions. So when you would select ac you would get heat instead. You haft to select numbers according to what type of system you have. I would select what I needed, then recheck the settings and they would be different then inputted. Had to do that like five times till it accepted the program. Finally accepted the program and started working right. Meaning when I turn on the ac it blows cold air and not hot.Been two weeks now and thermostat is functioning properly. Has held programming, so far. Only one glitch at the beginning of the two weeks, I believe the third day after install. Lost program for some reason, reset numbers been good since.So my review is ''it works, very sketchy''. My suggestion is, pull off the old thermostat and match the numbers. Just trip the power off to the ac unit and they take apart old thermostat. Numbers are inside behind the old thermostat.

UPDATE: used for less than 6 months AND IT FAILED. Came home to a 93 degree house yesterday with furnace running non stop. As first step in troubleshooting, put the old non-programmable back up. Works fine. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO________________________________________________________________________________________This was super easy to program and install. We hope we're even happier when the next energy bill arrives!! I will say that the only down side I see to this is that it's hard to separate from the mounting plate. If you want to reprogram 'all' the time slots it's quite a lot to stand there while it's on the wall and do. I have had others in the past that 'just popped right off' with the right touch and I wish this one did too, it really requires a screwdriver to press in on either the top or bottom tabs to get it 'free' from it's wall mount.Other than that, the screen is easy to read and it is keeping the scheduled temp routine perfectly.

Pros:Easy to use, program, and install if you are a DIY'er.Cons:Product was not accurate. Temperature reading was off by three degrees. Markings on the plate and unit and missing wire label sheet suggest it was installed before and repackaged as "new".Recommendation:I returned this unit as defective because of the inaccuracy. I did NOT order a replacement from this seller because I believe they sold me a returned unit.

The thermostat was easy to install and easy to program, BUT it clicks. While operating, the thermostat has an audible double click before it turns the furnace or air conditioner on and again before it signals the unit to turn off. This goes on throughout the day and night. Our upstairs thermostat is in our master bedroom, and the double click is a nuisance.

Disappointed with the product. Instructions indicate two AA alkaline batteries required. The thermostat also indicates alkaline batteries are required. Product was shipped with two Carbon Batteries made by Kingever. Also the quick reference card that goes into a slot in the thermostat was missing.

Ordered this thermostat to replace a professionally installed thermostat that only lasted a couple of years. I have had good luck with Honeywell products in the past. I have a typical Heat/AC system which has a natural gas fired furnace. I have two separate systems; one for the master bedroom suite which primarily runs at night and one for the rest of the house which primarily runs during the day. This thermostat was for the bedroom suite system. Installation was very straightforward; just a matter of matching the proper color wires with the proper color terminals. Do be certain that you have the power to the system turned off so you will not damage the transformer. After reading other reviews I decided to inactivate the "Smart Response" function. I preferred to have direct control of the system since we primarily use the system only at night. The procedure to inactivate this is very simple and is on page 20 of the Quick Installation Guide. I have been very pleased with the operation of the thermostat. It is easy to setup and keeps the room at a uniform comfortable temperature. UPDATE-Display faded out and became unreadable in less than a year of use -Replaced with "tried and true" Honeywell model RTH2300/RTH221 Series which is all I really needed to start with.

I found our old one to be easier to read and program. It might do the job better, but it's not as easy to use.

I think this unit would work fine with a standard heat pump but mine is a mini-split system and apparently only their proprietary thermostats will work.

Product just arrived and I am not impressed. the Display is smaller that what shows advertised and no instructions manual. I was able to download the manual after doing a Google search. Hopefully I can update this review in the near future.

Fan and System text too small and hard to read. Had to return this.

Returned, would not work on our wiring! Read carefully the description and what wiring it will work on! It said it was a replacement for our old unit, But, we found out, after trying to install and then going to the Honeywell site for help that not all of the 5000 units are the same. Do your homework to avoid a return.

Misleading product description. I bought this thermostat based on the "dual power; batteries or hardware" feature. The "C" terminal requires a 24V AC source; I'm running a 2 wire system , using the "R" and "W" terminal connections. There is no 3rd wire running 24V AC coming the Honeywell boiler controller. Customer Service tells me to get an electrician to come and solve the power problem, BAD ANSWER. The thermostat could/should have been designed internally to power the unit by AC with batteries as a backup option. The thermostat seems to be functioning ok.

Unfortunately this thermostat does not work; even with the assistance of an A/C professional and contacting Honeywell to walk through the steps of installation. I wish to return it to the seller even if a refund will not be given as the item is defective.

This thermostat from "online plumbing" was not new and had been previously opened. It seemed okay anyway and we installed it. The thermostat read too low (when compared with an in-room thermometer) and, after living with it a couple of weeks, we removed it to see if anything was wrong. It was corroded, both on the motherboard and the battery contacts. Doubt it was a problem with the Honeywell product, because we have been very happy with every other Honeywell thermostat we've had.

The positive: Installation was clear, straightforward, and easy. Programming was a snap. Unfortunately, the thermostat is grossly inaccurate in operation. When set to cool, it indicates six-to-seven degrees BELOW what the temperature actually is. I tested this with FOUR different digital thermometers placed nearby, all of which registered this difference within one degree of each other. Obviously the unit is defective, so I'm returning it immediately.

It was easy for the install, and I can program it very easily. I love that I can take it off the wall, sit down to do the programming. I love that it should allow for multiple time changes. BUT After I programmed it, it would NOT adhere to the program. It will only go with time variations of the pre-programmed setup, apparently. I cannot make it work with my power company time of day hours and temperature changes to pre-cool and then stay at high temp. It keeps wanting to cool things down (recover it says) when I need it to stay on 81. . Maybe mine is flawed, I paid someone $100 to install this thing and it's not worth it to pay again to replace.I called customer service, got an "international" call center employee who helped me disable the "recovery feature. Now it works OK but stlil doesn't do exactly what I have programmed it to do, which is: 77 all night until 1 pm then 74 until 4 pm, then 81 until 7 pm then back to 77 again. It just won't do the 77 to 74 to 81 thing no matter what.

AC never worked. I thought my AC broken but repair came and confirmed it was thermostat--but by that time it was too late to return. Quality control anyone?

I purchased this thermostat for my home more than a month ago. The unit always reads 7-8 cooler than what the room temperature actually is. I contacted Honeywell Customer Service and the only responses they gave me were reasons I could get an inaccurate reading which included:"It is not unusual for the displayed temperature on a digital thermostat to read 2-4 degrees different than a standard thermometer. This is because thermostats measure ambient air temperature and radiant wall temperature whereas standard thermometers only measure ambient air temperature. Digital thermostats also round the temperature display in order to provide a more stable temperature display. These factors can account for the 2-4 degree temperature difference between the thermostat and a standard thermometer"All of the troubleshooting was pure speculation, none of which was a factor in the placement of our thermostat. Our old one "that just quit working" had no problems with giving an accurate reading.Terrible customer service for a terrible product. Returning to Amazon, by the way, because the company would not take it back. Their 1 year warranty is backed by the retailer. Not them.

Ordered this thermostat, never worked properly. Was actually shipped broken, and product was used.

Installed it and it turned my hvac on Emergency heat but did not indicate it was doing so(which requires double the electricity). When the technitian came he said the thermostat was faulty and I had to replace it with a model newer ...my electric bill was outrageous with this unit! Since i hadtouseitfortwomonthsbeforenothingsomethingwaswrong I was unable to return it. Don't waste your money!

Thermostat functions....however....it is very loud when the relay for the heat engages.....it creates a clicking sound loud enough to wake us....and that says something...if you are installing it in a family room, or TV room where noise is not an issue, it should work well for you...would not suggest it for a bedroom, or baby's room, where the relay noise could cause sleeping issues....

This thermostat must have been changed since 2007. I bought it after carefully reading all comments and questions because we needed a thermostat that would switch from heat to cool based on the temperature settings. We have two homes and in the early spring and late fall, we found ourselves having to call our neighbors to move our mode from cool to heat when a freeze was unexpectedly coming, so on the advice of a licensed HVAC contractor in our hometown and a product review written October 13,2007, we ordered this Honeywell model thermostat to solve this problem in our second home.The following October 13, 2007 review is a verified buyer of Honeywell Focuspro 5000 Non_Programmable Thermostat, Sydney L. Lyons that says, "This has changed our life. It is easy to install and easy to use. No more trying to figure out what temperature to keep the house, it does it on its own. You just set a high and a low and it kicks on the heat or the AC. I haven't touched it since I installed it and the house has been at an even temperature, night and day."Well this was exactly what we needed...but not what we got. You cannot, "Just set a high and a low and it kicks on the heat or the AC" I think this featured has been changed or my product is defective. I paid for the thermostat to be installed only to learn it does not have this feature, now I have ordered another thermostat and will have to pay for anther HVAC call.

I purchased this thermostat on Amazon in June of 2015. It worked OK in cooling mode but in October of 2015 when I needed heat it was discovered that this thermostat was defective. In Heat mode it caused the fan to run non stop. The service co. ended up replacing it. I could get no help from Amazon and Honeywell is not very customer friendly when it comes to warranty returns. Hopefully I will get an Ok to return it eventually.This is unusual experience for me as I usually like to buy things at Amazon.

I wrote a review saying product came in defective. Apparently Amazon not happy with that refused to post. I guess they'll do it again. The Honeywell did not register correctly. Caused major problems