How about skipping the crap on greenhouse gases and
reminding people that it saves on greenbacks to the
power company. That is the real reason people want to
control heating and cooling. It saves money. However,
they want to be comfortable when they are in the house
and specifically in a room. Thermostats are typically
wired through the wall and placed where it is
convenient to mount and fish the wire back to the
heating and cooling equipment. How often do you stand
near the thermostat? Only when you adjust it. What is
needed is a wireless system with a thermocouple
located near where the bipeds are actually located.
The thermostat should be easily programed using a GUI,
not the industrial HVAC technician method. You
shouldn't need to hold a manual in one hand while you
walk through steps with the other. The manuals get
lost, you see? Duh!
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