I Tested the CHEAPEST HVAC Thermostat on Amazon! [Honest Review.]

[@elgringoec]

If anyone is wondering... The W/E terminal takes over as primary stage heat signal when in EMH mode; otherwise inactive. The W2 terminal activates as secondary heat signal (in both heating modes) when the sensed temperature lags the set temperature (by some non-adjustable amount, around a degree). (I opted to use two thermostats; one for primary, and another for secondary/backup so I can set the latter much lower than the former.) The thermostat operates on transformer power without batteries, but if you want to keep your settings when changing modes (or through a power interruption) then, batteries!

[@larrykaresh3461]

Hi Josh, I purchased the Amazon 721 model last winter. I was a little nervous because it had no brand on it, but I have to say it is the best thermostat I’ve had in many years. My old Honeywell quit illuminating, and the buttons were getting all funky. I installed this one on my gas furnace and now I am using it with the heat pump as well. I love it! it illuminates nice and bright and the digits are bigger so I can see them. Can’t say how happy I am with it. Thanks for the great video!

[@Ryan-RM]

Hey Josh great video. I like the style of this video testing products out that people would buy. I think this would be a good video series man!

[@VIEWER-c5x]

Some customers prefer simple, and this seems simple and user-friendly

[@NewHVACGuide]

Great point!

[@gailann226]

🌟🤗🌀 GOOD demonstration …… YES ~ I like the less complicated thermostats that do basics. Thanks for showing this one, it works!

[@ReliableHVACR]

Looks like a robertshaw I test my tstats the same way. Had some bad out of the box

[@NewHVACGuide]

Makes you wonder if the company that was manufacturing the old thermostats decided to just manufacture them under a different name once the American manufacturer moved onto a new model

[@elgringoec]

I like it Josh, good choice to review. When you went through the tech settings, I didn't see one for the reversing valve. Does this one power the reversing valve on cool or on heat, and why am I not seeing an item in the menu for setting this?

[@elgringoec]

Okay, I see what they did. They have a terminal for each. That's the smartest way to handle it IMO. No settings to revert this back to factory, and helpful for implementing status lights to see at a glance if it's calling for heat or for cooling. I used your link to bring it up so you might see a little commission when I place the order. 😂

[@Joe-xu8sk]

paperwork looks like apto 1 thermostat

[@Ayewood]

Does it make a clicking sound when it turns on and off?

[@NewHVACGuide]

It’s not as loud as some but yes I think it does

[@rachelhvacmechanical7303]

It’s definitely over sea merchandise- it’s not allowed or permitted transport Batteries on thermostat - - it’s illegal