[Nfbmd] Opinions on Talking Thermostats
lrroth55 at gmail.com
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Mon Sep 7 15:48:21 UTC 2015
Michelle, we still have the box hor thermostat; so I had Jim look for the name. It's the VIP 1007. It may be what you; depending on what kind of cettral air you have. Call Harry and talk to him about it. Lydia
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> On Sep 7, 2015, at 8:38 AM, Michelle Clark via Nfbmd <nfbmd at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> The VIP is the only one I found on line that suits the way I function. I
> do not have a smart phone. . That's why I was searching around. I
> appreciate the responses so far.
>
> Michelle
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> 1. Opinions on Programmable Thermostats (Michelle Clark)
> 2. Re: Opinions on Programmable Thermostats (Lloyd Rasmussen)
> 3. Re: Opinions on Programmable Thermostats (lrroth55 at gmail.com)
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> Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 14:03:47 -0400
> From: "Michelle Clark" <mcikeyc at aol.com>
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> Subject: [Nfbmd] Opinions on Programmable Thermostats
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> Hello Fellow Federationists,
>
>
>
> Recently, I had to replace my central air conditioning system and heating.
> The system came with a touch pad thermostat which of course, I could not
> use. I am asking the company to provide me with a talking thermostat but
> am trying to find some information about what is current to give them a
> name.
>
>
>
> I have a 10 year old one I purchased from NFB but that does not seem to
> be working well with the new system. To be honest, since the system has the
> new refrigerant, I probably need to get a new one anyhow. That is probably
> why they tried to replace what I had. Can anyone give me any ideas? I
> checked on Google, but am not getting the answers I think I need. I
> believe this is a forum where I can get some decent answers.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Michelle
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> From: "Lloyd Rasmussen" <lras at sprynet.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Nfbmd] Opinions on Programmable Thermostats
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> We are continuing to use a Kelvin thermostat from I L A. But I don?t think
> they have been coming out with newer models to deal with changes in
> equipment.
> Some people I have talked with are happy with the VIP thermostats from
> talkingthermostats.com , a company near Minneapolis. They have two models
> listed on their website, and I suspect that one of them would work for you.
> The site tried to launch Windows Media Player when I opened it; I closed
> that and read the info with Window-Eyes. I have talked with the proprietor
> on ham radio a couple of times, and he seems to have a good and honest
> attitude.
> Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
> http://lras.home.sprynet.com
>
> From: Michelle Clark via Nfbmd
> Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 2:03 PM
> To: nfbmd at nfbnet.org ; 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list'
> Cc: Michelle Clark
> Subject: [Nfbmd] Opinions on Programmable Thermostats
>
> Hello Fellow Federationists,
>
>
>
> Recently, I had to replace my central air conditioning system and heating.
> The system came with a touch pad thermostat which of course, I could not
> use. I am asking the company to provide me with a talking thermostat but
> am trying to find some information about what is current to give them a
> name.
>
>
>
> I have a 10 year old one I purchased from NFB but that does not seem to
> be working well with the new system. To be honest, since the system has the
> new refrigerant, I probably need to get a new one anyhow. That is probably
> why they tried to replace what I had. Can anyone give me any ideas? I
> checked on Google, but am not getting the answers I think I need. I
> believe this is a forum where I can get some decent answers.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Michelle
>
>
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> Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 15:54:40 -0400
> From: lrroth55 at gmail.com
> To: "nfbmd at nfbnet.org" <nfbmd at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbmd] Opinions on Programmable Thermostats
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> Michelle, we recently got a talking thermostat from talkingthermostats.com;
> the site Lloyd is talking about. It was recommended to us by Joe and marsha
> Drenth (blind and defblind, respectively). The proprietor's name is Harry;
> last name, Cohen, I think. He's knowledgeable an very helpful. If I
> remember correctly, we paid $150, or thereabuots for ours. There's also one
> that you can control from an iphone. That's what Joe and Marsha use, now;
> they like being able to adjust the temperature before they reach home.
> lydia
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Sep 6, 2015, at 2:45 PM, Lloyd Rasmussen via Nfbmd <nfbmd at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> We are continuing to use a Kelvin thermostat from I L A. But I don?t think
> they have been coming out with newer models to deal with changes in
> equipment.
>> Some people I have talked with are happy with the VIP thermostats from
> talkingthermostats.com , a company near Minneapolis. They have two models
> listed on their website, and I suspect that one of them would work for you.
> The site tried to launch Windows Media Player when I opened it; I closed
> that and read the info with Window-Eyes. I have talked with the proprietor
> on ham radio a couple of times, and he seems to have a good and honest
> attitude.
>> Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
>> http://lras.home.sprynet.com
>>
>> From: Michelle Clark via Nfbmd
>> Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 2:03 PM
>> To: nfbmd at nfbnet.org ; 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list'
>> Cc: Michelle Clark
>> Subject: [Nfbmd] Opinions on Programmable Thermostats
>>
>> Hello Fellow Federationists,
>>
>> Recently, I had to replace my central air conditioning system and
> heating. The system came with a touch pad thermostat which of course, I
> could not use. I am asking the company to provide me with a talking
> thermostat but am trying to find some information about what is current to
> give them a name.
>>
>> I have a 10 year old one I purchased from NFB but that does not seem to
> be working well with the new system. To be honest, since the system has the
> new refrigerant, I probably need to get a new one anyhow. That is probably
> why they tried to replace what I had. Can anyone give me any ideas? I
> checked on Google, but am not getting the answers I think I need. I
> believe this is a forum where I can get some decent answers.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Michelle
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