Programmable thermostat for heat pump system

razor02097 · 04-10-13, 11:29 AM

I am hoping I can get a solid answer for this question...

I would like to replace my lever style thermostat with a programmable thermostat... I read around on the good old internet and all I see is a few universal thermostats are "compatible" with heat pumps. I don't know if that just means they will power the heat pump on or if there is an actual setting that allows me to turn on/off the backup heater and it will switch automatically or if it means it will just kind of work...

Anyone have suggestions? I basically want to program the thermostat to heat or cool the house so it's at a good temp when I get home. The HVAC will be at that temp maybe 6 hours out of the day.

Is there a good thermostat someone can recommend that works with heat pumps?

Thanks in advance!

04-10-13, 11:29 AM	#1
razor02097 Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: 245862 Posts: 43 Thanks: 12 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Programmable thermostat for heat pump system I am hoping I can get a solid answer for this question... I would like to replace my lever style thermostat with a programmable thermostat... I read around on the good old internet and all I see is a few universal thermostats are "compatible" with heat pumps. I don't know if that just means they will power the heat pump on or if there is an actual setting that allows me to turn on/off the backup heater and it will switch automatically or if it means it will just kind of work... Anyone have suggestions? I basically want to program the thermostat to heat or cool the house so it's at a good temp when I get home. The HVAC will be at that temp maybe 6 hours out of the day. Is there a good thermostat someone can recommend that works with heat pumps? Thanks in advance!