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Lux Products TX1500E-010 Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat by Lux Products
Product DetailsManufacturer: Lux Products Model: TX1500E-010 Product features: - Display illuminates with a touch of a button
- On-screen programming
- 12/24 hour clock
- Weekday, Saturday and Sunday can be different
- Filter usage monitor
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Lux Products TX1500E-010 Smart Temp Programmable ThermostatCustomer Review: My heat system does not work after installation of Lux TX1500E. Summary: 2 Stars
My old thermostat: Trane Weathertron BAYSTAT240A
I tried to install Lux TX1500E. The illustration is not clear stated. I checked online sources and put TX1500E on. It will not work. Frustrating experience. I bought Honeywell RTH7500D Conventional 7-Day Programmable Thermostat now. I will install Honeywell and see how it works.
Not recommend Lux TX1500E. :(
My detailed experience with Lux TX1500E ($39 dollars) vs. RTH7500D ($63 dollars on Amazon, Home depot: $88 dollars)
Lux TX1500E is cheaper, that's why I initially chose Lux over Honeywell. If I did not hook the wires right at the first time, maybe I would still had my Lux. However, I did it wrong because the Lux TX1500E instructions are not clear and actually confusing.
According to the instruction, I took the old one off and try to get the new one on.
Old Trane line letter (color) --- First New thermostat Lux line letter (color)
R = R
T = (not used)
O = O
G = G
Y = Y
X2 = C
B = B
W = W
Turned unit on. Not working.
Then, I got online and found out my wiring was wrong. Change to the right one:
Old Trane line letter (color) --- First New thermostat Lux line letter [second try] (color)
R = R
T = (not used)
O = O
G = G
Y = Y
X2 = W
B = C
W = W
Still not working. I thought the thermostat might be broken.
I put my old Trane 240A back on. The heat unit still did not work. It was 3 a.m. in the morning. No heat! I wore a lot of clothes. Then I decided to go to bed and deal with it the next day.
I thought maybe I should get one a little expensive one. I got Honeywell RTH 7500D this time. Honeywell has very good instruction and great customer service. My wiring is as follows:
Old Trane line letter (color) --- Second New thermostat Honeywell line letter (color)
R = R
T = (not used)
O = O/B
G = G
Y = Y
X2 = E
B = C
W = Aux
Set 017=7 and 190=0, I am really excited to wait for the heat clicking on. No luck. I called Honeywell customer service. The tech guy is really nice. He let me try a lot of things. Eventually, he said your unit might be broken. I have to call Trane for service.
That is really frustrating. I have to live without heat for two days. DIY is not always saving money.
The Trane tech guy, Scott, came today. It took him 10 minutes to change a fuse. The system works great now. He actually said Honeywell is better choice than Lux. I am glad that I got Honeywell now.
Well, you might think I have bias since I did it wrong with Lux at the first time. Maybe ... but talking about functions, Honeywell is still better than Lux.
The buttons on Lux TX1500E are very tough to push and stiff. Programing software system is not easy to use compared with Honeywell. The inside wiring is way more complicated for Lux than it for Honeywell. For Honeywell RTH 7500D, you do not have to make sure your wires went under the small black metal like Lux. You can just simply put your straight line into a small hole. Easy installation (Honeywell vs. Lux)
I would recommend you Honeywell.
Lux TX1500E is only 5-1-1 programing. Honeywell RTH 7500D is 7 day programming. Much better. Well, I guess Lux has other models which has 7 day programming function. Personally, I would not recommend my friends Lux thermostat.
Hope this is helpful to you!
Description of Lux Products TX1500E-010 Smart Temp Programmable ThermostatReduce your energy costs and protect the environment with the Lux Products TX1500E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat. This easy-to-use device allows you to customize your home's temperature to meet your comfort level and schedule. And because it lets you lower or raise temperature settings during off-peak hours, this programmable thermostat can save energy and reduce your utility expenses.  | The LUX Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat At a Glance: - Save up to 33% on energy costs and up to $180 the first year
- Patented speed dial for easy programming
- Comes preset with default energy-reducing program
- Electro-luminescent display for easy reading
- Humidity indicator and graphic filter life monitor
| |  |  The graphic filter monitor displays remaining filter life in either calendar days or percent remaining. | | 
The thermostat clearly shows the day, time, temperature, and filter status. View larger. |  Store temporary programs for weekends, vacations, and holidays. View larger. | Works with Most Systems The TX1500E can be an energy-efficient choice that can save your family approximately 33% on energy bills. It comes preprogrammed with a default energy-conservation heating and cooling schedule that's designed to save up to $180 in energy costs over one year. The TX1500E works with most 24-volt heating and air-conditioning systems, including single-stage heating and cooling, heat pumps without auxiliary or emergency heat, central air, and Millivolt wall heaters/ gas fireplaces. Easy Programming Options This thermostat is very easy to use, with a large, electroluminescent display that clearly shows the current day, time, temperature, and filter status. A simple push of the soft-touch "H" button on the front panel will show the relative humidity in the room in addition to the room temperature. Special programming options allow you to store temporary programs that can be used for long weekends, vacations, and holidays. Additionally, the TX1500 E features a patented speed dial that allows you to quickly and easily program up to four different periods per day--morning, afternoon, evening, and night. For added flexibility, you can program a different schedule for weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. And thanks to the keyboard lockout feature, the TX1500E is great for households with small children or other potential unauthorized users. Convenient Filter Life Indicator For added convenience, the 100% mercury-free TX1500E uses a graphic filter usage monitor that allows you to set filter usage limits from zero to 180 days in 30-day increments, and also 365 days in duration. The remaining filter life can be displayed in either calendar days or percent remaining, in addition to being shown with a graphical filter monitor indicator. What's in the Box TX1500E programmable thermostat, mounting hardware, and manual.
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