Customer Reviews

Woods 59028 Programmable Timer Switch, Light Almond

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Had a couple of these timers installed for approx 2 months, and after a power outage, they simply failed to turn the lights on, even in the manual-override mode (yes, I checked whether the light bulbs were burnt out or not). Turns out, there was mega-ohms of resistance through the wires when the device was turned on in manual mode; something burnt out in both of my timers. Returned to the store, and purchased a different brand.

This product was perfect for our outside lights. Easy to install and very easy to program. Plus it has a rubber lighted button that does 2 things. First tells you when you lights are on/off. Second it can be used to manually turn lights on/off.

Very happy with product. Sometimes does not come on after a power outage. Just turn it on manually and it resets.

This heavy duty times is a real blessing for us. We had to travel and leaving home without lights would be inviting trouble. I had bought a similar timer from hardware store - one for the price I paid here for 2 switches !!. Additionally the item from store was not of right color either. They had only white.

Timer is real easy to install and fits in the same face plate for the wider type of switched we had. Programming the timer is real easy. Provides 2 modes for operation. Automatic, Random and Manual. Random mode randomizes on off times to make it look like it is being turned on by someone but not a programmed switch. Multiple on off times per day and programmable for all 7 days or same program can be used for all 7 days.

Have had switch for about a month. It has worked flawlessly and very convenient. Only change I would like is, that the indicator lights be green instead of red.

One word of caution: Know your wattage requirements on the place where the timer is being used. Easy, just add the wattage rating of all the lights or anything you are trying to control to ensure the timer rating is adequately matched.

My wattage for outdoor lighting all add up to just over 1/2 of the wattage rating of the switch. Thus sudden on or off does not create issues.

All in all ... very good buy and will buy again when needed.

The programmable timer switch I purchased is working satisfactorily. It was easy to program. I was also happy with the delivery time on this item.