Cadet Thermostat

A programmable thermostat allows you to set the temperature based on a schedule. For example, in the winter you can set it at a cooler temperature while no one is home, and then have it automatically heat up to the comfortable temperature around the time members of the household arrive home. This saves you time as you don’t need to keep adjusting the temperature every day. It also saves you money and energy because you can set it at a more energy-efficient temperature.

Programmable thermostats typically come in 5-2, 5-1-1, or 7-day settings, which you can program using the backlit displays. The 5-2 setting allows you to set 1 schedule for weekdays and another for the weekend. The 5-1-1 setting allows you to set one schedule for weekdays, one schedule for Saturday, and one schedule for Sunday. The 7-day thermostat allows you to set a different schedule for all 7 days of the week.

Non-programmable thermostats, also known as manual thermostats, cannot run according to a schedule and instead require someone to manually change the temperature. These thermostats use a knob instead of digital displays. With this type, you can easily change the temperature during a sudden weather change. These thermostats work well for people who stay home during the day. Non-programmable thermostats also work well in areas where the temperature stays consistent year-round.

While both types of line voltage thermostats, single pole and double pole thermostats differ in that a single pole thermostat has no true “off” setting. A single pole thermostat uses two connection wires and automatically turns the heater on if the temperature drops to a certain point, typically 45 degrees Fahrenheit. When using a single-pole thermostat, keep objects away from the heater since it will activate in the first freeze. If you need the heater turned off for any reason, you must completely disconnect the power to the circuit.

A double-pole thermostat uses four connection wires and can completely shut off, disconnecting itself from the power source. In the event of a freeze, the heater will not automatically switch on from the off position. A programmable thermostat will still change the temperature according to schedule as long as the heater stays on. With a non-programmable thermostat, make sure the thermostat stays on and that you change it to the desired temperature.

For 40 years, Cadet Heat has provided the best in home comfort at affordable prices. Cadet Heat makes thermostats that improve your home’s heating and cooling systems and keep you warm and comfortable during cold winters. Cadet thermostats give you complete control over your temperature and can work with a fan-forced wall heater, electric baseboard heater, or a convection heater. This winter, take control of your temperature and savings with a Cadet thermostat!