Side by Side Comparison of: Honeywell vs Fahrenheat

We are going to put our house on the market in the next month. Before we do, we are replacing old ugly things with new ones which give it a cosmetic boost. Door hinges, door knobs, thermostats, and a couple of electric baseboard heaters. I just changed out all of our thermostats and replaced them with these. They are basic, look good, and work. Nothing high tech, but the buyers can buy those if they want.

There's nothing outstanding about this thermostat, but I wasn't looking for anything other than a simple, economical, wall mounted control for my baseboard heater. Honeywell has been making controls for decades and I've installed many over the years as an electrician.The CT410B Electric thermostat is meant for loads such as baseboard heaters or Forced fan wall heaters, not furnaces.This clean looking, inexpensive thermostat is exactly what I needed, something to keep my well room in my barn above freezing. I set it for about 40 degrees during the winter and don't have to worry about frost and freezing.

Replaced 50 year old 120V thermostats to gas heated blowers. Works like a charm and I like that they turn completely off. Only uses one side. They seem to turn on and off within a reasonable range of where they are set. The old ones were so bad anything would be better. Actual room temperature was not measured but since this is not a home but building heating control minor temperature fluctuations are no bother.Installation was quick and painless. I just used the two black wires and cut off the red ones short but left enough if I ever needed to use that side in the future. This is just a simple inline switch application to send electric at the approximate temperature. Just make sure you turn off the electric at the circuit breaker before starting the change over.

I'm using this in an outdoor chicken brooder. It's protected from rain but not from humidity. I have only been using it for a few months so I cannot say how it will hold up but so far so good. I mounted it in a standard junction box with a 110V plug on one side an an extension cord on the other side. For operating heating lights or heat pads in a brooder, cold frame or green house this is the best option I have found after many years. My applications do not require programming or a cooling setting but require ruggedness and simplicity. For these reasons, this is an excellent option over the many programmable and sold-state thermostatted outlets that are available.

In our living room we have a gas fireplace. It works wonderfully to heat up just that room. Sometimes too well, even at the lowest flame height. This necessitated someone actively operating the switch on the wall to maintain a comfortable temperature.This was not only an inconvenience, but a waste of energy, as we were over-heating the space. I went online and searched for a thermostat that would switch the fireplace on or off. Having lived in a house with electric baseboards, I knew these were available.Amazon offered this one at a very reasonable price. It's way overbuilt for the application, but it was easily installed and works exactly as I expected it to. Setting a desired temperature with the knob, knowing it's not exactly the same temperature that is displayed, took some trial and error, but the gas was switched on and off as the temperature was reached and it cooled.Now, onto finding a quieter fan for the fireplace...

I used this thermostat with my Fahrenheat FUH724 240V Garage Heater. I DID NOT use it to break the circuit on the way to the heater- this would shut the heater off prematurely before the fan had time to cool the heating elements down (this prolongs the heater life). I did however (since I had the unit) use only the 2 black wires and replace the installed thermostat on the unit.If you are looking at the same heater, you will understand the rest of my review. For installation I simply used some 14-2 romex and attached a female end, push-on connector (the same as what is attached to the installed unit thermostat) to the black and white wires. I then unplugged and replaced the push-on connectors that the installed thermostat were attached to with the ones I connected to the 14-2 wire. I ran that wire out of the unit, down the wall to a electrical box and installed this thermostat using just the black wires (one for the black and one for the white on the 14-2). I connected the ground inside the heater and the box as well, mostly just because it was there. I wrapped the original thermostat wires up and left the unit in the heater.This setup works perfectly and gives me a thermostat at ground level instead of up near the top of my 11ft ceilings.

i got 2 of them for cold spots in living room.s

Keeps my breezeway comfortable at about 50 degrees which is perfect for our dogs. The room is 20x20 with tall pitched ceiling.

I bought this heater to keep a 10'x12' sun room warm during winter that has no heat. Kept the room nice and warm even at 10-12 degrees. Great product. I just selected the level of heat desired and left it on all winter long.

Excellent product for the money.... works well

Best baseboard heater by far. The vents direct heat out towards you and not straight up like other baseboard heaters. As such, the top is covered to prevent dust settling on the elements. At almost 4 feet wide, it's the longest baseboard heater I've seen, giving more heat across a wider area.

This heater pumps out some heat. The heating element does make a ticking sound from expansion and contraction of the heater turning on and off but I expect that so it does not effect my rating of this heater. I have this heater in my bedroom because it has no fan, hence no fan noise to disturb my sleep, and I have had to turn it down because I was too warm. I have tested this heater with a power monitor and the wattage is as specified. I would by this heater again.Update: This heater has the most accurate thermostat I have ever seen in a electric heater. Keeps a constant even temp without a wide temp swing between on and off. Great job Fahrenheat!!

This thermostat is overall good, but has a couple things for potential improvement...1) It works well under low load, and initially under high load, but its temperature sensor is not well isolated from the heat of the wiring. If you get near its 5280 watt max (22 amps @ 240V), 10 gauge wiring will get warm, and the heat from that will cause this thermostat to shut off a bit too soon.2) It's easy to think that you're turning it all the way Off, when you're really only setting it to its lowest setting. Not a big deal, but you have to remember that it's not off unless you turn it all the way left, beyond where you might thing it stops... There's a "hump" or point of resistance when turning the knob left that you'll need to move it beyond.

I have now replaced three thermostats in my home which control ceiling-radiant heat. These have totally changed my life. The old thermostats were poorly calibrated which often meant there was either no heat or we would come home to a house that felt like opening the oven door. These new thermostats were simple to install and do a nice job controlling the temperature. Two of the three seem to give fairly reasonable, consistent temps. One of them is set to about 55 and makes it about 68, which seems pretty off base. They were also very easy to install once I consulted the wiring diagram.

I have this controlling a 240V baseboard heater in a small workshop area off a garage that gets quite cold. The large temperature control range is perfect for this application. It allows setting a low temperature to save some money while keeping stuff from freezing. The units construction is very simple but solid. It uses a single bi-metal plate to actuate a switch plunger. Don't expect 0.5 degree accuracy with this setup but it works well enough. My only complaint is the size of the switch sticking out of the rear. With the switch, four large wire nuts and 12-gauge wires, stuffing this into a metal single gang surface mount box is near impossible. You'll have better luck with a recessed wall mounted box, which is probably a more typical application anyway.

Works well (so far) but look carefully at it, some of them might be Canadian and have the temperature in Celsius. (Look before you install in other words) sadly there really aren't options for this type of device....

Really like the look and function of the thermostats. I bought 4 and installed them in 4-wire mode replacing older existing thermostats in our vacation cabin that didn't have positive on/off. 3 of them worked fine, but the fourth wouldn't power on the baseboard heater. After first re-installing the old thermostat to be certain that I didn't have a bad circuit breaker or loose wiring, I got out my VOM and discovered that the positive on/off wasn't closing the circuit. Since I was beyond the Amazon return period, I called Honeywell support because the thermostats have a 12-month warranty. Judging by the accents, the support center is offshore in India, it appears. After being subjected to their standard menu checklist and answering their questions for 30 minutes, they insisted that I had to re-install the thermostat in 2-wire mode to "prove" that it didn't work. As an electrical engineer who has completely wired my home, I tried to convince them that I knew what I was doing but to no avail. So now I have to go back up to the cabin, re-install the defective thermostat while I have them on the phone to "prove" what I already know! Nice thermostats, wish I could say the same for Honeywell support! No complaints with the Amazon seller of the thermostats, they shipped quickly and correctly.

The description of this unit is sketchy, at best. I bought it to replace the original thermostat for a 120V ceiling mounted fan forced bathroom heater, and it works great. The Honeywell is 4 wire and 2 wire capable, 120V or 240V, has no minimum load requirement, and can handle up to 5280 watts @ 240V. The feature I like best is "positive off", plus the fact it is so much more accurate the the old POS. I deducted 1 star for the description and somewhat confusing instructions (for a simple old handyman like me).

This is a good heater, but it's really too long for my application. Wish it were shorter.

heats my man cave nice but it sucks up my electric bill only use it in winter I live in the Midwest where 0 in winter is the norm,but I do like it.

Arrived and works as described. Heats a 20 x 24 room and sure beats propane prices. Also very quiet and doesnt tic when heating up.

After some shipping issues, we finally got the product and it performs very well. We only heat/warm our bathroom so the space is very small. The unit does a great job and it looks good too. We've found that it gets REALLY hot on high.

Pretty well made (in the U.S.A.). The plastic Lexan slide in supports are not as sturdy as the rest of the unit. On the high setting, there is audible expansion and contraction of the heating elements, on low, it is mostly silent. Overall, a good value, which arrived ahead of scheduled delivery date.

It heats the room nicely and you can't even hear that it's on. But even though the cover doesn't get hot to the touch, I'd say that it's still not safe for children or pets since there's an opening where the coils are. I'm going to have to figure out something before my baby starts crawling.The only other downside is that it does take up 1500 watts when it's on high and the low 1000 watt setting doesn't really do much.This is still the best baseboard heater I've had.

Installed two so far and they are way off when I compare the dial to the ambient room temp. One clicks on at around 45 degrees (when the room temp is at 70) and the other is about 10 degrees off. I was very careful not to move the knob when installing and nothing seems out of line. Are these defective or is there a way to calibrate them? I am not looking for the same precision that you would get on a digital thermostat but I don't think +/- 5 degrees is too much to ask for.

Was installing this with a garage heater that needed a thermostat that was rated for 5,000 watts. So my choices were limited. I bought this despite reviews that said that it was not very accurate. It is not. I find that it is off by 5 - 10 degrees. But since it seem to do the job otherwise, I ordered a AcuRite 01083M Pro Accuracy Temperature & Humidity Monitor (which I gave a star review) and mounted it next to it. Now I ignore the temperature guide on the thermostat and set the dial based on the digital thermometer.

I'd prefer screw terminals to connect my own wires to instead of non-replaceable "pig tails" that require large wire nuts - if the junction box is narrow it can be very difficult to mount this thermostat. The hysteresis of this device is about 4°F - about twice that of digital thermostats, so expect relatively wide temperature swings. For example, if I have it set to 70°F, the thermostat will come on when the temperature falls to 66°F and will turn off once the temperature rises to 70°F resulting in the temperature swinging between 66°F and 70°F. Since the hysteresis ideally should be centered around the set point, I have to set this thermostat at 72°F so the temperature swings +/-2°F from set point instead of +0°F/-4°F. This isn't "good", but it's actually better than I expected from a mechanical thermostat. I use this to control a heat lamp for my dogs.

I expected better from a product with Honeywell name! I followed the directions exactly as directed, when they said to turn the knob till you hear it click on; no click! My volt meter showed power in, but no power out no matter how much I turned the knob. Disconnected the power pulled the outer case and knob off, started turning the actuator dial and finally heard it click. it had been put together a full 180° out, put everything back together reconnected the power, everything seems to be working fine but I will defiantly will be keeping an eye on it! Not for those with little experience.

I purchase two of these units, and exchanged one for the same product. They are easy to install and an atheistically pleasing looking basic product. It does what you would expect it to do, to turn on and off your baseboards. With all three of my products the issues I have with it is that the temperature it thinks it is, is not accurate. With thermostats taped next to the units clearly showing below 60, the units will not turn on till close to 75, which gives me little room to crank up the temperature more one the room gets warmer. The unit will not allow adjustment to the knob to change the temp displayed. The unit works, but I may not purchase again.

The thermostat itself is probably a decent thermostat. I just installed it so time will tell, it seems to be working fine and it's worth the price. My complaint would be the extremely poor directions that are provided. It's a simple process really once you know what is required to install it and they should be able to provide detailed directions that are helpful and easy to follow. I had to research the internet for an hour or two to find what I needed.

Was able to burn off the horrible smell that happens when you first plug in by leaving them outside plugged in for ~6 hours. Definitely don't turn on inside the house until you've done this. After that- no smell but doesn't put out a ton of heat either.

not impressed have to stand over it to feel the heat. maybe ok for a very small room with low sealing

Arrived on time in manufacturer's packing (no overpacking by Northern Tool) and boxes appeared in good shape with no damage. Found it difficult to remove each heater from end of box after opening. Sugest opening the entire length of the box and lifting the unit out with the box splayed wide open. One unit had some minor bends in the bottom tray, which I straightened. Same unit also had a paint chip missing from the front panel, which is a visible defect. Ran both units for 24 hours and about 10 hours in the "new" smell disappeared. Dialed back thermostat once room got to desired temp. Found both units to cycle off and on quite often around the set point (less than 60 second cycle times) and they make more noise than I was hoping for (tick, tick, tick metal fin expansion/contraction, and also some 60 cycle hum from the control end of each unit). So I'm not overly thrilled. However, they DO work and they are quieter than heaters that have fans in them, so I will keep them.

The heater gets the room warm, but not sure if it will during the coldest months and the fact that it must be unplugged after each use have me worry about the safety of the unit. The legs should be marked R/L because it matters which way you install them.

....but, they crackle and make strange sounds as they heat and cool.the controls and heat output are very good, I just wish they were more quiet

The heater is Ok but not great. The price is good for a heater w/ thermostat built in but I never feel like it gets my bedroom really warm, even on high. I can't leave it on at night because I use a humidifier when I sleep and whenever the heater's thermostat kicks on it surges the power from the humidifier and the sounds drive me nuts. Maybe the flux wouldn't bother everyone. Also, if there is no other sound in the room you can clearly hear the click of the thermostat when it turns on and off. In my opinion, I'd get something else next time.

This thermostat on this unit only control 1 leg of the power, the l2 leg is turned on at any temp. This is a no go for my heater.

Cannot be used for fireplace.

Temperature varies by about six degrees. Wasn't sure what was going on so I used a lab thermometer hanging right next to it, Set temp for 64 and it rose to 70 before shutting off. I use this in my little home shop (150 sq ft) so it's really just annoying. This would be a real pain in a constantly occupied living area.

Bought this to go with a garage ceiling heater (Fahrenheat FUH54). it works fair at best. Not accurate fro temp setting but does make it where I don't have to get a ladder to adjust the heat directly on the heater. I would recommend spending the money to get something better which is what I will do and have this one replaced.

Simple enough to install but the unit is not accurate. What I mean by that is I must set it for 64º to reach 68º. Unfortuately, I got up this morning and the house felt hot. It was 71º. The bi-metal tempreture sensor is a crude devise. I'm replacing the unit.

If this is being used to replace and existing thermostat, with 4 wires, it is very difficult to reinstall in the existing electrical box considering all the wire nuts and wire. The unit should have lock nuts on the unit where the existing wires can be connected directly..

Housing came cracked but I was able to piece it together.... very, very noisy! Creaking, buzzing, clicking as the heater cycles on and off. Would not recommend this for quiet rooms. Heating is adequate.

The heater emits heat, that's what the star is for. Aside from that it produces highly annoying noises that make it entirely unusable for a bedroom. Even under the desk, it fills the office with unpleasant noises that will unnecessarily distract you.

It produces heat, but also a lot of noise. I have a two-story home, and I can hear this heater running on the first floor from the far end of the second story. It doesn't just make clicking sounds - it produces loud "SNAPS!" that sound like a large piece of dry wood being broken in half. It's too noisy to be usable.

Heats fine but the smell is unbearable, seems very toxic, also made my fire alarm go off because of fumes ( thats how strong the odor was). I will be returning it.

For the bedroom it was in which is a small childs, it was too loud making popping sounds as it heated which customer service said was normal, but actually scared the 2yr old. Might be better for a basement or outdoor 3 seasons type room.

I had the same unit for years until it shorted out. It was safe to touch without getting burned. The new unit gets too hot on top to where it cannot be touched for more than a few seconds without feeling like you are getting burned. Not sure why it's different, but I'm not happy with the unit. The advertising said it's safe for pets and children, but my cats won't go near it. Am now looking to buy a different and safer space heater.

CHEAP PIECE OF JUNK! Defective right out of the box. Had it wired correctly, did not work at all. Returning it to Amazon tomorrow...

Very inaccurate. Wouldn't turn on in a 58° room until I turned it past 70° on the dial. Should've gone with a better rated digital thermostat.

Have it turned up all the way and still cuts off with the room at 68.

Please read the reviews. I purchased this product and it performed exactly as the reviews indicated it would. The temp was easily 10 degrees off and not able to be calibrated. That was OK because I just figured out what the temp was that I needed and marked the scale. The reason I'm giving this 1 star though was the device failed now twice in the on position for who knows how long. This second time I wasnt even able to use the off switch to turn it off. Luckily the heater had one. You would be better off finding a different thermostat.

Didn't detect temperature correctly. Area was 40 degrees and the unit thought it was 60.

Easy enough to install. However withing 24 hours it started buzzing when it turns on. The other thing that was a problem was like so many others it read 5 degrees low. Will be returning for something more useful

returned it

Returned. Noisy and not much heat.

Well i've read many reviews about this crappy heater but I bought it anyway. I just knew I could deal with the things other people didn't like such as the clicking and popping noises. Well here is my first problem. I knew it was going to be a problem as soon as I took it out of the box. This heater will barely stand up. If its not at the wall, it may fall backwards. This is by far more important than any other problem. It is not quiet at all. Turning this heater off or on is weird. There is no off switch you just turn the temperature knob all the way down for off. Also unlike any other heater with a knob you can't hear or feel the heater click according to the temperature knob. I just wouldn't buy it again. The lasko low profile room heater which i have also is hands down a better, quieter, warmer, and cheaper heater. The only reason I bought this is I wanted a heater that would still be on if the power went out and came back on vs the digital heaters.

Heater arrived without support legs for the back so it is unable to stand upright and thus, useless. Several fins inside were bent and the interior assembly wasn't even in the right position to lock into the metal frame. The heater twists and feels loose and about to fall apart. I wouldn't trust this heater or the company and I am returning it for missing parts.

I purchased this space heater last year, and it just died after having been used fewer than 25 times. It never worked very well; it made clicking and "sparking" noises repeatedly. Piece of junk; avoid and buy a tower unit instead.

I was expecting this to be of the same construction as the classic Fahrenheat hydronic baseboard heater, but it is nothing like it at all. It is much noisier, more cheaply constructed and of a different design than the hydronic baseboard heater. The hydronic heater retains heat much better and is much quieter than this thing. This heater makes frequent popping or cracking noises, has no separate on-off switch and because it has no heat sink it cycles on and off much more frequently. The lack of a separate on-off switch makes it impossible to retain a certain thermostat setting as the off switch is incorporated into the thermostat. Turn it off and then you have to reset the thermostat. With all its faults, it works well as a heater - maybe something for a basement but not something likely to stay off the junk heap. Shame on this company for making such a cheap piece of junk. Some sellers still sell the old hydronic model, the LP6152 - buy that instead if you can.