Lux Products TX1500E-010 Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat

by Lux

Product Description

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Reduce 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.

From the Manufacturer

Now LUX offers you compelling differences! The Smart Temp 1500 brings operating simplicity to advanced technology. The TX1500 features a display with electro-luminescence (EL). The display lights with a touch of the button to provide easy reading and temperature adjustment. Our unique, user friendly Speed Dial allows a beginner to get expert results. Pre-set with a typical energy saving program, the innovative TX1500 also offers easy reprogramming to fit any lifestyle.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 8 x 10.5 inches ; 9.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001C0G4O8
• Item model number: TX1500E-010
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (168 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #363 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #4 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Heating & Cooling > Thermostats & Accessories > Thermostats > Programmable
  • #80 in Home Improvement > Contractor Supply

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

141 of 141 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lux Products 1500E Thermostat, February 27, 2009

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G. P. Stern (Apex, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lux Products TX1500E-010 Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat (Tools & Home Improvement)

Lux Products TX1500E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat

After researching thermostats, I replaced my builder-grade 1 week thermostats with a couple of Lux 1500E units. This was one of Consumer Reports' best buy models from last year (the other also a Lux). Additionally, I liked Lux's programming dial which simplifies programming; with the dial, there are fewer arcane button press combinations to deal with. Installation was simple and straightforward. The display on the 1500E is fairly large and has an electroluminescent back light that's activated by pressing any button. I'm farsighted but can read the display without my glasses. The 1500E is a 5-1-1 thermostat but also includes a "special" schedule that can used for vacation or holiday making this a 5-1-1-1 thermostat.

I found programming to be quick and simple and the unit works as advertised. I have one complaint and one quirk to mention. The complaint: The operating instructions aren't the best. In particular, there is precious little explanation of the "swing" function or what the swing numbers actually mean. I sent an email to Lux and received a phone call the next day with a thorough explanation. Fantastic customer service!! For the record, the swing setting numbers correlate to quarter degrees (the instructions should state this but don't). The default setting is 1 meaning the thermostat will cycle when the temperature deviates .25 degrees. Keeps the house temperature constant but heat or AC will constantly cycle. Setting the swing to 4 will cause heat or AC to turn on when temperature deviates 1 degree (4 X .25) from the set temperature. You can set the swing up to a value of 9 (2.25 degrees). Here's the quirk part: with my old thermostat, if I set the temperature to 69, the heat would turn on when the displayed temperature dropped to 68 and turn off when the displayed temperature rose to 70. The 1500E, with a swing setting of 4, doesn't work quite the same way. Even though displayed temp is 68, heat won't come on right away. It's almost as if the thermometer controlling the display isn't the same one controlling the thermostat itself. Either that, or a swing setting of 4 is working differently than I'm expecting. Please note, I do not find this a problem with the 1500E, just a little odd. Also note: most instructions accompanying thermostats are lacking.

Overall, I am very pleased with the Lux 1500E. It feels well built, has a nice display, and a competitive price. Add Lux's great customer support, and I'd highly recommend it.

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value!, November 29, 2008

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R. Evans (Warroad, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lux Products TX1500E-010 Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat (Tools & Home Improvement)

I did a ton of research before buying two of these thermostats to replace the typical round Honeywell ones. These are easy to install and are working well. I particularly like the ease of checking humidity levels, living in far Northern MN it is essential to keep the humidity level up during our winters. Easy to program and use.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does just what it's supposed to do., December 22, 2008

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Frank G. Costley Jr. (waynesville, nc United States) - See all my reviews
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Replaced a Hunter thermostat which drove us crazy because it did what it wanted to do rather than what I wanted it to do. It was difficult to program and unecessarily complicated compared to the LUX. The LUX was easy to install and hasn't missed a beat since I put it in. Consumer Reports rated it a best buy.