My experience with a Nest & Ecobee smart wifi thermostat
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Comments (4)Honeywell has WiFi enabled thermostats that start under $90 and I presume that their app will notify you if the temperature falls below a set point. If you don't need it to "learn" or do anything else fancy, frankly I'd start there. One thing to think about is that more often heating problems are related to a power outage, not a mechanical failure. If you loose power at the cabin, you're also likely to loose internet connectivity....See MoreBosch Wifi Thermostat Wiring Help.
Comments (3)It appears you have wired the new thermostat correctly. How long does the blower run before the condenser kicks in? How long are you waiting between attempts of lowering the thermostat temperature in order to start the condenser? What might be happening in the new thermostat is the the G terminal is energized immediately which turns on the blower, and the Y terminal has a delay and energizes after a period of time. On most furnace control boards the Y terminal also turns on the blower. So as an experiment try disconnecting the G terminal and then lower the thermostat enough to turn on the AC. The blower and condenser should turn on at the same time. The clunking you hear is probably the condenser contractor closing. I don't see how changing the thermostat would affect the noise level....See MoreNest Thermostat vs. Ecobee4?
Comments (11)For me the nest never felt very smart. I wanted the option of using smart features like running the furnace fan to balance temperatures between zones. There is no option of doing this on the nest. It couldn't figure out the schedule of when we were home, away to keep it comfortable. It was better than a programable thermostat but only because of geofencing. I'm saving electricity by only running things on my system when it's required and almost every zone in my home has a consistent temperature. Customizability of the Ecobee is just way better. Smart things with Samsung helps for sure. Does it have improvements to be made, yes, geofencing could be better between different users, but I have figured out a way to have it do everything I want....See MoreLooking for wifi thermostat with second override thermostat
Comments (2)I think your best option is to buy your preferred WiFi thermostats and hook them up to a zoning panel. This would allow the basement apartment to call for heat and cooling. The Honeywell HZ311 is a possible choice. It can control up to three zones. You would be basically setting up a zoning systems without any dampers. You will have everything in place to create a zoned system at a later date. There are several YouTube videos on how to install these panels. You can also buy the kit version which includes the transformer. These panels are designed to be professionally installed. If you have basic DIY wiring skills you should be able to do it, or hire an HVAC company to install it....See MoreJMphoto
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