Have they improved the thermostats and heating elements
1577020
We have had ours for about 6 months and have been very happy with them. The heating elements have worked well.
618193
No they don't. But this is my second one and the thermostat begins to fail after 3-6 months. Initially you jiggle it, later you put a cloth under it so it makes a connection. Eventually it fails. Otherwise it's excellent. They really need to upgrade the thermostat.
1935443
Yes. All except for the heating element of course. The plastic is good quality and keeps the unit cool. I had one 20 years ago. It too was plastic and lasted the years until the heating element died. This one is designed better, works better, and cleans up easier. Don't worry about the plastic.
1222483
No idea, I never owned such thermostat, just noticed that the Infrared Sauna we had, emmits hube amt of EMF, THEN AN OLDER MODEL WITH CERAMIC HEATER DIDNT DEPENDS ON CHEAP MANUFACURER
1105780
That's similar to what we had to do. It will certainly improve you heat problem and the relative difference in out out will probably not impact you. Remember, you won't feel a dramatic change like turning up the forced air heater. I agree also with Susan and Matthew.
822872
No, but this does look improved. Mine is Model 32702, heat controlled by human useing inserted thermometer and dial thermostat. Works fine for me, but this one obviously more fine-tuned for temperature control.
1362659
Yes, the manufacturer has updated the item in several ways. Please veiw the manufacturers website for a detailed description of all the updates.
1567993
No, not a problem at all. The thermostat has inputs (places for wires) for heat, fan, AC, heat pumps and sensors. See the install manual here: http://www.venstar.com/Support/Manuals/T5800ManualRev5b.pdf
2233399
Yes!!! The thermostat isnt cycling like it should.You could start a fire easily.
1847694
This is also what I need to know...I have the same junk thermostat I figured this should be a nice upgrade one way or the other its going in....It's a shame you cant find decent instructions, as many people that buy thermostats you'd think that they would have a ton of instructions/upgrading info etc...
238331
You need to make sure that the placement of wires at the heat pump match and are the same at the thermostat. There are multiple wiring diagrams that come with the product.
883780
no it does not, I used our existing thermostat from old heater, or you can buy a new one
59362
Yes it did. It did not come with a thermostat. We got that too. It all works great.
1376603
I have purchased several of these units in various dimensions to replace older electrical baseboard heaters. Mostly for the improved aesthetics and efficiency as compared to the electric baseboard heaters we had in our home. We have not noticed any noise from these units and can only tell they are on by feeling the heat they generate. We are generally satisfied with the units and are pleased we invested in these upgrades.
1213439
THey do create better insulation. SO they should help in heating and cooling!
1392254
NO. Not to my satisfaction. I have the exact same thermostat. I tried to replace a vertically mounted thermostat with the WIFI thermostat which mounts horizontally. The rounded surface of the cover plate did not match with the flat surface of the thermostat. Besides that, it looked ugly. The thermostat was small and rectangular in shape and the cover plate was curvy and convex.
516759
no, the lights just show that power is on and that the thermostat is cycling. its not useful other than saying its 'working ok'.to cook, you have to time it. that's all there is; there is no way around it. you watch for steam and you time it and learn what the time is for your batter.