Hunter 44260 Set and Save Programmable Thermostat
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Hunter 44260 Set and Save Programmable Thermostat
Customer Review: Complete Junk - Do Not Waste Your Time
Summary: 1 Stars
Because of substantially higher natural gas prices, I bought four (4) of these thermostats to be able better to monitor the heating in my home this winter.
This was a very bad mistake.
The instructions are vague, confusing, impossible to follow and a big waste of time. You can never be certain that you have accomplished what you wanted to do. I left my house for several days and thought I had set the thermostats for 50 degrees. No way. Each was set for something else even though there is a "Permanent Override" that is supposed to be easy to use. The problem is that the instructions are nonsense, apparently written by comedians.
If you want to read something that is written in indecipherable Chinlish, go here:
http://www.hunter-thermostats.com/manuals/44260.pdf
and read the owners manual.
Were you good a deciphering puzzles in school?
Moreover, the short instructions are printed on the lid in 6 point type. Try to read them and go blind
It may be a wonderful device but the manufacturer couldn't care less if you can operate it.
Also, the packaging must be made for a war zone. You need a jackhammer to smash and break into it. I cut my hands twice using scissors. Who is the stupid fool who designs packaging like this?
Oh and by the way, the instructions on how to wire it up look like they were written by a mad bomber seeking to blow up your home.
If there was a zero rating for this, I would have given it.
AVOID THIS LIKE A DISEASE!
Customer Review: Easy to Install, Program, Save
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this thermostat. Installed it in 15 minutes with the help of my 11-year old (holding a flashlight for me). It's very easy to program and has nice features like instant override if you enter the zone and want the temperature higher or lower. It also has the light when you touch it, but when you don't it's not glowing annoyingly. KBCustomer Review: Godd for the money
Summary: 4 Stars
Not bad at all. The instructions weren't even close for wire labels on my (granted, quite old) thermostat. However, I still managed to get it right after reading some statements about what things NOT to do. Just read it and take your time. After I got it hooked up, it worked awesome, and the batteries are really easy to change. One happy customer.Customer Review: Great thermostat for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a previous programmable thermostat from Hunter, and it served me well for 6--7(?)years and finally lost it's program memory. This one, #44260, was easy to install and works great. Seperate heat/cool programs as well as 4 programs for each day is nice. I really like the Indiglo dial, so if I come downstairs early in the morning, I can bump up the temp before the program does it without turning on a light.Customer Review: Inexpensive, and works well
Summary: 5 Stars
I have installed 2 programmable thermostats, this one and a Honeywell.
I installed the Honeywell in a circa 1950's house, and the Hunter in my girfriend's 2 year old house.
Both have been dependable (approaching 2 years since installation) and easy to install (I'm a home repair moron). Because of the wide variety of ac's, furniture, heat pumps, make sure you read the instructions carefully.
Neither of my installations had a heat pump, so they were relatively straightforward. (If I had a heat pump, I think I would have spent a bit more money and gotten one specifically for that...)
Advantages/Disadvantages-
Honeywell-Easier to program, more intuitive controls, THE name in household control. More Expensive (Paid around $50)
Hunter- More Features (Filter Replacement Reminder is nice), less expensive (around $25). Controls are not as straightforward, but instructions are easily accessible on flip down face plate.
Bottom Line-Both will save you money. I've seen a decrease of about 1/3 in my heating/cooling bills.