Definition for word: Programmable Thermostat

A thermostat that includes a clock and circuitry that can be programmed to turn HVAC equipment on or off at various temperatures and at different times of the day.

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A programmable thermostat is a thermostat which is designed to adjust the temperature according to a series of programmed settings that take effect at different times of the day. Programmable thermostats may also be called setback thermostats or clock thermostats.

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