NEST thermostats

[VatorMan]

http://www.nest.com/

2 months ago I replaced an older programmable thermostat with a NEST thermostat. So far I'm pretty frakkin impressed. Checked my usage against last year and am down 400 KW.
Temperatures were comparable with the only energy saving device added was the NEST.



Total savings @ my rate =about $24. Features I really like, easy as hell to hook up. Easy as hell to program, has auto away feature, you can check on usage any time, anywhere with the smartphone.
Basically it makes it really easy to save HVAC energy and you don't have to do a damn thing.

[RACER X]

some A/C lovin peeps in that vid. can't imagine setting my thermostat to 68 deg.

its nice looking, dunno if its really any better then a prog. thermostat.

UM $250 for a prog. thermostat, no thanks

[Trip]

I really want to wire everything in my house so I can monitor what is using power, how much it's using, and be able to turn on and off stuff using my ipad and smartphones.

Think this will be my next electronics project once I am done with the arcade.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by RACER X

some A/C lovin peeps in that vid. can't imagine setting my thermostat to 68 deg.

its nice looking, dunno if its really any better then a prog. thermostat.

UM $250 for a prog. thermostat, no thanks

Being that it will pay for itself over a 12 mo period, the ROI is outstanding. That's better than insulated windows, a higher SEER AC or any other thing you could do in energy savings.

[RACER X]

savings as compared to another prog. thermostat, i doubt it

for the most part we are creatures of habit and routine.

for our family only the weekends vary, during the week its teh same routine, and our prog. thermostat is set accordingly and was like $70 (and we have 2 thermostats) vs $250ea.

heck i even have prog. lights inside and outside.

[Rangerscott]

I install custom windows. Going from single pain wood windows or thin aluminum clear glass double pane to what we sell is a way bigger savings than $24 a month.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I install custom windows. Going from single pain wood windows or thin aluminum clear glass double pane to what we sell is a way bigger savings than $24 a month.

Congratulations!

You get to spend another year in remedial math.

[Sixxxxer]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I install custom windows. Going from single pain wood windows or thin aluminum clear glass double pane to what we sell is a way bigger savings than $24 a month.

but does said window cost 250$?

I don't think so.

[EpyonXero]

I live in an apartment and I have no desire to buy a house, except for when it comes to the gadgets. Id love to wire my house with learning appliances like this.

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

but does said window cost 250$?

I don't think so.

Not installed. If you plan on living in the same house for a good while or at least most of your mortgage time then its worth it. That tax rebate on energy items helped out a couple years ago.