[Electronics-talk] talking thermostat?

[Steve Jacobson]

Lisa,

It is difficult to say for certain without knowing the specifics of your heating system, but the chances are that the available talking thermostats should work 
on that kind of heating system.  One thing I would say, though, is that it is worth considering whether there is more you can do with your existing 
thermostat before spending the money on two talking thermostats.  If your apartment building isn't real new, and even if it is, it is very possible that the 
thermostats you have are very basic.  If a lever is moved to adjust the temperature, it is often possible to mark a thermostat like that so that it can be 
useable by a blind person.  For example, one could have marks made either by making a small scratch or using a little clear nail polish to place marks at 
65, 70, and 75.  With those marks, you can do a pretty good job of setting the temperature you want.  

On the other hand, if you want a thermostat that is programmable, that is, will allow automatic changing of temperature during the night, talk to your 
apartment building's caretaker and either give him or her the web site or print out the specifications.  They should know to whom they can talk to be sure 
that the thermostat is compatible with their system.  They may not be willing to pay for a talking thermostat, though, because often the thermostat that is 
already there is very basic and very inexpensive.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

On Tue, 31 Dec 2013 21:53:27 -0500, Lisa D Porter wrote:

>Hi,
>I lived in an apartment with one thermostat and the company bought me a 
>talking one. Then, I moved into one that had 2 thermostats, one to 
>control the bedroom and bathroom and the other to control the living and 
>dining area. It's only heat and runs off Propane. It's one of those 
>baseboard heating systems. Are there any talking thermostats that work 
>with that type of setup? Thanks and happy New Year.
>Lisa

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>On 12/2/2013 5:43 PM, Lauren Merryfield wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I googled and got several types of talking thermostats ranging in price from
>> $59-something to $199-something. The VIP type has 3 different models and 3
>> prices. How would I know which one would work with my apt system? I have
>> heat and air conditioning and electric and gas but I think the gas is for
>> the water heater but I'm not sure???
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Lauren
>>
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