Do smart thermostats work with baseboard heaters?

Do smart thermostats work with baseboard heaters?

A smart thermostat can connect all baseboard heaters to a central control, regardless of type. From there, you can manage your home temperature room by room, even when you’re not at home.

What kind of thermostat do I need for baseboard heater?

Make sure you buy a high-voltage thermostat designed for electric baseboard heat. Thermostats for electric-baseboard heaters operate at the same voltage as the heater—usually 240 volts. Low-voltage thermostats designed for gas, oil, or heat pumps won’t work and are extremely dangerous on a high-voltage system.

Does Nest thermostat work with electric baseboard?

Electric baseboard systems are generally not compatible with Nest thermostats. They are only compatible if they’re currently controlled by a 24 V thermostat.

Can you use a smart thermostat with electric heat?

Technically it is possible to use a smart thermostat such as the Nest with electric baseboard or wall heaters, but we no longer recommend it.

Are new baseboard heaters more efficient?

Since all-electric baseboard heaters convert 100 percent of the electricity they use into heat, purchasing a newer baseboard heater won’t make it more efficient than an older one.

Does ecobee work with electric heat?

ecobee thermostats are compatible with most residential heating and cooling systems in North America, including gas, oil, electric, and dual fuel systems.

Are newer electric baseboard heaters more efficient?

Are new baseboard heaters more efficient? Since all-electric baseboard heaters convert 100 percent of the electricity they use into heat, purchasing a newer baseboard heater won’t make it more efficient than an older one.

Can one thermostat control multiple baseboard heaters?

Having one thermostat to control both heaters will work just fine because you’re heating one larger space.

What is the difference between a single and double pole thermostat?

A single pole thermostat operates off one circuit, and therefore cannot operate separately. Because of this the single pole thermostat cannot be turned off, but only turned down. A double pole circuit, however, has two directional currents providing a double pole thermostat the ability to turn off completely.

What is the difference between ecobee and Nest Thermostat?

Unlike the Nest thermostat, ecobee’s comes with an external sensor that detects both temperature and occupancy. This allows you to have a more accurate read on the temperature of your house. Additional sensors can be purchased separately to fine-tune the system further.

What does the ecobee smartthermostat look like?

The high resolution screen will light up blue when cooling your home, and orange when heating your home, making the temperature reading easy to spot, even from a distance. The ecobee SmartThermostat has a square shape that resembles your typical programmable thermostat.

What does the new Nest Learning Thermostat look like?

The Nest Learning Thermostat has a modernized look of the classic Honeywell Round. The new Nest…look familiar? It has a stainless steel outer ring that reflects your wall color and allows it to blend in with any décor. The face lights up with blue light when your system is cooling and orange light when it’s heating.

What is the best smart thermostat for You?

The ecobee and Nest are widely considered the best two smart thermostats available. If you read just about any smart thermostat review, you’ll see these two almost always come out on top. I’ve used both products and I’ve found 8 key differences. The differences between ecobee and Nest aren’t huge.