The Lux Products TX1500E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat is an Energy Star rated appliance that has many great reviews and for all the functions you get is brilliant value for just $40 on Amazon. It is a 5-1-1 programmable thermostat (weekdays, Saturday and Sunday) but it also has an extra program slot that you can use for vacations or stay at home days. There is also a hold button to allow you to change the room temperautre without altering your programmed settings.

The Lux TX1500E can be installed to regulate most 24-volt heating and air-conditioning systems, including single-stage heating and cooling, heat pumps without auxiliary or emergency heat, central air, and Millivolt wall heaters/ gas fireplaces.

Crucially the Lux TX1500E has swing control to help protect your HVAC systems from cycling constantly and getting worn out. There is also a handy lock out function on the thermostat to protect your programmed information from children's curiosity. The screen is a big digital mercury-free electroluminescent display that displays the day, time, temperature, and filter status. A simple push of the "H" button on the front panel will show the relative humidity in the room. Few other thermostats display relative humidity. Knowing the relative humidity in a room is key to protecting recalimed hardwood, coconut or bamboo flooring from swelling or shrinking over time.

The Lux Products TX1500E is easy to install and program. It comes pre-programmed with recommended US Government temperature settings for each of the 4 time periods of the day. If these settings are followed the average family home in America can expect to save up to 33% on their annual energy bills. To further save you money their is a filter change warning to make sure your HVAC systems are always running at their most efficient. At the price it is hard to find a better programmable thermostat than the Lux Products TX1500E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat.

• 5-1-1 Programmable Thermostat + 4 Periods Per Day
• Swing Control
• Temporary Hold and Vacation Mode
• Compatible with 1 Stage Heating, 1 Stage Cooling, 1 Stage Heat Pumps, Gas, Electric and 2 Wire Heat Only Hydronic System
• Relative Humidity Display
• Keyboard Lockout
• Filter Warning
• Cycle Fan
• Battery Powered

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