“This looks like the same thermostat a professional installed at my last home. I'd like to add one to another zone in the same residence. Is the version sold and installed by HVAC companies the same as the one sold at Best Buy?”
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I can only say that the one the professional installed for my sister with her new furnace was the Honeywell Lyric T5 at $150 or so. This one is $200. Both are hooked up exactly the same way. Both have WiFi. I think the $200 looks sharper, felt sturdier and has some more advanced features but either one can program AC/Heat. Both are sold by Best Buy. Your professional will install this one if you buy it and tell him to use this nicer one.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. These are the same as hvac installers.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can probably pop the current thermostat off the baseplate and check the model number of that thermostat on the back. Honeywell has quite a few models, so it may look similar, but actually be different. I have some that connect to a base via Red Laser or something like that, rather than a direct WiFi connection.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Sorry, I do not know. It was easy to install and set up (Geek Squad) and remote feature works well through app. so far, very happy.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, the model numbers are slightly different. That's only because this unit is identified by Best Buy through their model number but essentially it's the same product. I've noticed the model rth9585wf is the same as rth9580wf which is sold in Home Depot.
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