Has anybody noticed a difference in the electric usage between these and the old mercury, analog thermostats (i.e. lower electric bill)?
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I am not aware of any increase in energy use do to the thermostat. However, there's a much greater comfort and control of the normal temperatures. I installed 4 of these Honeywell thermostats . One in the living room, one in the den, and one in each of the two bedrooms. They work great and really gives me the freedom to control the temperature more accurately for the separate rooms in my house. I am very satisfied with the product.
1627538
Maybe a few dollars here and there have been saved. The advantage to this unit (or any digital unit for that matter) is that they do a MUCH better job of maintaining a room temperature than the old Mercury units did. It's a night and day difference, really, and has to be more efficient on the pocket book as well!
1627539
First bill after installation was 3.00 more. However, the weather has been colder. I set the thermos at 50 degrees and leave for the winter. Old thermos were never precise and could have been set lower as I was questing.
1627540
Yes, lower.I use these in a seasonal vacation home. I keep the temp around 48 in winter to prevent damage in the home. I love the precise control, the others i had to set in the general area of 50 and wish for the best.. i always kept it a lil high to err on the side of caution. Now i can set them at 46, and its precisely that, so the heat is on less but no freeze ups. They also incrementally increase power to heaters, based on output needed, rather than on/off.
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The short answer is there isn't any difference. The long answer: A mechanical thermostat has built in hysteresis, meaning, it will go a couple degrees above the set temperature before it shuts off and a couple degrees below the set temperature before it turns on. If it's set at 70 degrees, it wouldn't be unusual to find the temperature dropping to 67 degrees before the thermostat turns on. As a result, people might see the lower than set-point temperature, and turn the thermostat up to compensate. That will use more energy. My experience with the Honeywell thermostat shows it stays on temperature. Set it to 70 degrees, and it stays there. It makes for a more comfortable room because the temperature doesn't vary like a mechanical thermostat.
1185672
I have noticed no difference in electricity cost when using. It has been a satisfying investment for me.
2251823
I have two of these and they are my only source of heat. My light bills has been fairly average or lower compared to when the furnace kicked on all day. Hope this helps
417191
It has reduced my electric bill by about 10 or 15 dollars a month during the winter. I love mine., I turn mine on as soon as it start getting cold and furnace doesn't come on only a couple times a night. depends how cold it get.
1102353
My girlfriend has one and heats her living room with it...she did not notice much increase in her electric bill. So I got one for our bedroom and did not notice any jump in our electric bill. It is also relaxing on nights or grey days when you want the 'flame' lights on but no heat.
403170
Electric was supposed to be promisingly lower, mine were not, but they may have been due to electricity rate increases last year. You should check with your utility company before buying to see it it would be beneficial to you. Ours was running 24/7 in dead of winter and our electric bill was $550/mo 1/2 of that was the utility charge just for using their company! (like we have a choice) If you live in an area where you not slammed with delivery charges than yes, this would be feasible for you in cold months.
484164
Best I can tell, $38 is the difference. I have the RTH5510b1000A and it is programed for four different times/setting daily, and works fine. I only have central heating , no AC, and no Zones, so mine is the simplest scenario for a thermostat.
974461
We are actually using two of the AC12000 units - one purchased last year, one this year - in two different parts of the house. The second unit went into operation during the recent heat wave so, yes, our electric bills did go up. Both units were running full time. I have found them to be very useful, since their output may be directed more freely than that of window mounted units. It helps to "back up" the window panel of the unit with insulation and, of course, to close off the inter-pane space to prevent outside air intrusion.
1440019
I have had mine plugged in 24 /7 and have not noticed a difference in my electric bill. With normal monthly fluctuations in usage it goes on working unnoticed.....
936863
Not sure but my electric bill went down 45.00 a month compared to using the baseboard heating. Unit is excellent keeps my bedroom and living room toasty warm.
241350
Hi Jennifer, I have had mine for two months now and no increase on my electric bill, even tho it seems to run constantly.
2049981
I have no clue. My electric bill from last summer was unchanged from the previous year, so I'm guessing not much (I live in a very small condo with pretty low electrical use, so I should notice any significant changes). I used the fan on it's lowest setting mostly all last summer, have not used it more than a day so far this year.
1144697
I have not noticed a change to my electric bill since we got it. I believe it's pretty low whatt so I don't think any change will be that significant.
1067108
Hi, I only turn it on during the winter season but never noticed a difference in my electric bill. I think because I only connected it to the outlet at night before going to sleep.
128892
Hello Ana Cristina, I can't say that I've seen a reduction in my electric bill because I use it predominantly in my bathroom area where it gets warm from the shower but just the additional air flow makes that area tremendously more comfortable.
1468563
Sorry Alex, I don't know the answer although there was no significant increase in my electric bill.
432491
I think it is a trade-off... Our main gas furnace does not come on as much, but the room the little heater is in is much warmer than it is using the gas furnace alone. In the end I think the electric bill goes up a little and the natural gas bill goes down a little. This being said, I liked this heater so much though, that I bought another for a different place in my cold Michigan house.