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12-03-2020 02:22 PM
@Nightowlz wrote:
@mimomof4 wrote:We tried to install one in our home but found out we don't have the correct wiring and an electrician would be needed. At that point we went with a Not so Smart (LOL) thermostat. The cost of the electrician outweighed our need to have a Smart thermostat.
I did not think of any of that before buying the Nest thermostat or Ring Doorbell Pro. They both worked with our wiring plus Internet speed.
@Nightowlz We had a problem getting the Ring Doorbell (LOL) as well. We had to re-wire it ourselves in order to get it to work. Our home was built in the 60's and we constantly find things are wired strange.
12-03-2020 03:29 PM
@mimomof4 wrote:We tried to install one in our home but found out we don't have the correct wiring and an electrician would be needed. At that point we went with a Not so Smart (LOL) thermostat. The cost of the electrician outweighed our need to have a Smart thermostat.
@mimomof4 We really need one as we are away from the house quite often in winter for weeks at a time. There aren't too many good temperature monitors out there, so we thought this would be the best route. I'm 99% sure we have the correct wiring. If not, we'll have to figure it out! There are a couple of ways to work around that.
12-03-2020 07:27 PM
It is a weight lifted to have the alert @Marybella ! We have a home where it gets very cold in the winter (albeit, I try to avoid it Jan-March/April). We are on a waterway that is prone to harsh wind/power outages. Whichever thermostat you go with, you'll feel a sense of relief when you are away for a period of time!
12-03-2020 08:00 PM
@Mellyg wrote:It is a weight lifted to have the alert @Marybella ! We have a home where it gets very cold in the winter (albeit, I try to avoid it Jan-March/April). We are on a waterway that is prone to harsh wind/power outages. Whichever thermostat you go with, you'll feel a sense of relief when you are away for a period of time!
@Mellyg You are right. We have a temperature monitor now, but the company is ending support of it by Dec. 31 so that is why I have to have an alternate option. We were on vacation in March a few years ago and the alert came in by text. We immediately called our heating company and they repaired the boiler for us. It's great peace of mind to have a monitor.
12-04-2020 08:16 PM
@Marybella Why don't you purchase a programmable thermostat? This way you turn heat on for a certain temperature and at bedtime you program it the temp to be a little lower. I had one and it was wonderful especially when you are a working person or in your case, away from home.
12-05-2020 07:21 PM
@Katcat1 wrote:@Marybella Why don't you purchase a programmable thermostat? This way you turn heat on for a certain temperature and at bedtime you program it the temp to be a little lower. I had one and it was wonderful especially when you are a working person or in your case, away from home.
@Katcat1 I want it so that I get alerts if the temperature drops below 50 degrees. We are away from home quite often and need a temperature monitor. If we are away from home for a length of time and the furnace quits we could end up with frozen pipes. Trying to prevent that from happening. We have had a programmable thermostat for over 20 years. They are wonderful!
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