Emerson 1F83C-11NP Conventional (1H/1C) Non-Programmable Thermostat, White

I'm buying two of these (split system) to replace a high dollar Ecobee that was installed when I replaced my entire HVAC system a couple of years ago. The Ecobee is attached to the internet and changes temperature settings as it sees fit to make some tree hugging designer happy... you can't figure out why you feel like you're burning up when you discover Big Brother via WIFI has altered your temp settings and is trying to run your life, again. This thermostat (the Emerson) is heat and cool, off or on, fan auto or on and not programable. YOU decide what your thermostat should be set at without reporting to some WIFI connected AI monitor outside your house that continues to try to run your life. The guys are coming to install it Monday, so I'll add to this review after then. Post install: The Emerson thermostats are installed and are up and running perfectly, so now I am disconnected from the net and back in control of my private climate environment and not suffering the dictates of some Orwellian "Big Brother" wannabe.

We just had 2 installed in our home, one for a gas HVAC unit and one for an electric HVAC unit. We replaced two existing thermostats, one old and one new, because they were so darned hard to read! Too dark, especially at night. Had to keep flashlights handy just to read the screens, which were both way too small. These Emersons have large screens that light up briefly when you adjust the temp, but you can also light them up (briefly) via a button at the very top of the unit. You can also keep them lit if you have a certain wire configuration, which I'm not sure we have, but it is an option on the installer menu (need to read the user guide to learn how to access that menu; it's pretty simple). I don't think we would want them lit all the time since the screens are so big and the backlight is so bright. We had a plumber who was onsite to change a faucet install both thermostats. I watched him do it and am glad I didn't try it myself. It took him less than 15 minutes to do each one. I did point out to him, as I was reading the user guide to myself while he installed, that there was a separate setting for gas or electric. Since we had one of each, he made sure he set it correctly, so I'm glad I looked at the instructions. It has occurred to us that, with these new thermostats, we are having to adjust the temp less often. Seems like we were always getting up from whatever we were doing and adjusting the heat or air up or down. It was a way of life, so now that we don't have to do that, we realize the thermostat is regulating the temp and not just a mechanism to turn it on and off. Duh! I would recommend this thermostat if you want a very basic, adjust up or down, select heat or air, be able to read the screen in any type of light unit. No wi-fi or app or voice guide or remote access, just basic manual control.

Works great and easy to install. Noticeable numbers for temperature.

The media could not be loaded. The installation was simple and I like the thermostats simple yet cleab design. The reason I knocked off 1 star is the price should be closer to $40 than $50 as I don't see what justifies it to be almost $50. Also the backlight in the product image and on the box has a blueish hue when it fact is just normal whiteish backlit hue.

Easy to use. Affordable

Install was a breeze. Large display, easy to read, easy to set and forget! Has plenty of menu options if you are one to fine tune operation as well. Menu DOES have the 5 minute delay function available, a few said it is not, well it is in the menu to turn on and off. Optional display lighting as well, continuous on or comes on when setting it. For a non programmable thermostat, it has everything you will need. I do not use all the fancy Wi-Fi and programmable stuff, so if you want a good non programmable, one you can actually SEE, this is perfect!! Great deal!!NOTE: I did test the accuracy of the unit for several hours, using an independent, highly accurate thermometer for AC repair.....The accuracy of the temp readouts on the unit were spot on, which is very important when you install a new unit like this. It cycles on/off as designed and programmed thru the menu. A simple unit with accurate readings and operation, not much more you can ask for in this price range.

I seldom write reviews but felt compelled for this thermostat. I had a Nest thermostat that came with the cabin in the mountains I recently purchased and I really felt like I was going to need to hire a HVAC technician to make the place comfortable and evenly heated throughout but as soon as I installed this one all issues stopped immediately. Very easy to read and adjust temperatures and it is simply the best I've ever had. Keeping the entire 3 story home perfect temperature throughout. Buy this one, you will not regret.

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