Buying Guide

The best thermostats can reduce energy usage and save money, while improving your comfort level by keeping the
room temperature consistent. Not sure which thermostat is right for you? Take a look at some helpful details below.
THERMOSTAT SELECTION GUIDE
Energy savings, comfort control, convenience
Price range $ $ $$ $$$ $$$
Accuracy / Comfort range
(temperature swing)
5 degree 5 degree 5 degree 1 degree 1 degree
Digital display No No No Yes Yes
Programmable No No No No Yes
Ideal performance for Fan Baseboard/Fan Baseboard Baseboard/Fan Baseboard/Fan
2-wire,
low setting (single
pole) or 4-wire, off setting
(double pole)
Both available Both available Both available Double Pole Both available
Maximum Amp Rating 22 22 22 10.4 - 15 12.5 - 16.7
Use with what volt heaters
(line voltage control)
120/208/240 120/208/240 120/208/240 120/208/240 120/208/240
BUILT-IN COM-PAK
BUILT-IN BASEBOARD
MECHANICAL
ELECTRONIC
THERMOSTAT SELECTION GUIDE - UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS
Wall thermostat or built-in thermostat? Wall thermostats control your room temperature more accurately, with
electronic models being the best choice for saving money. Built-in controls are easier to install when your walls are
already nished (less wire to run).
Electronic or mechanical? Electronic thermostats use digital temperature sensing for precise temperature control within
1 degree of your setpoint. Mechanical thermostats use metal that expands and contracts with temperature changes in
your space, resulting in a temperature range or swing of approximately 5 degrees of the setpoint.
Programmable or non-programmable? Programmable electronic thermostats are the ultimate convenience with
energy savings. Non-programmable models are still very accurate but require manual input for changes.
Single pole or double pole? Single pole thermostats have two or three connection wires and a ‘low’ setting, so they’ll
turn your heater on automatically if your room gets down to around 40ºF (4ºC). Double pole thermostats have four
connection wires and an ‘off’ setting. When the thermostat is off, your heater will not come back on without someone
turning the knob or pressing a button.
Line voltage or low voltage? Line voltage thermostats are what you need for electric wall or baseboard heaters and
panel convectors. Low voltage thermostats are used for large BTU central heating and cooling systems.
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