Types
Major brands include CTC, Honeywell, Hunter, Lennox, Lux, Rite Temp, Robert Shaw, Trane, and White Rodgers, among others. You'll find two basic types:
Weekday/weekend models
These thermostats supply one energy-saving schedule for weekdays and one or two for weekends. While they limit the choices for those with varying schedules, they also reduce complexity. Price: about $50 to $150.
Seven-day models
These let you program a different energy-saving schedule for every day of the week. Price: about $50 to $200 or more.
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