Today's thermostats can do a lot more than just turn your new system on or off. Aside from allowing you to set the exact temperature and humidity you want to maintain in your home, they can also give you information on what the equipment is doing, when it needs to be serviced, when to change the filter(s), and zoning.

Thermostats can range in ease of use and readability of screens. We recommend a large backlit display that shows the actual room temperature, your desired temperature(s), the humidity (if applicable), and the status of the equipment.