New Nest Thermostat $129! Budget vs Premium

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Smart thermostats keep getting less expensive, but which features are they skipping? I’ll compare the new Nest 2020 with the classic New 3rd gen and Ecobee, so you can figure out if budget or premium is the way to go.
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@SmartHomeSolver 3 жыл бұрын

Mirror mirror on the wall… what’s the best smart thermostat of them all?

@axeljager4668 3 жыл бұрын

HEY, Could you do a Smart Home with Ikea Tradfri and Fyrtur Smart blinds, i would love to see them, and if you would recommend them. THanks for doing such cool Videos

@jaskaranshekhon9990 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I thought you were talking to the nest thermostat for a second

@micahjohnson9184 3 жыл бұрын

3:50 The Nest Thermostat E works with temperature sensors 👍 And I know you didn't really mention it because of it not being available to the public but it kinda still is. They still have loads for sale at walmart and even at cheaper prices on ebay. I got mine for about $118 and I love it I don't know why they're discontinuing the Nest E. It works great and is a good mix between premium and budget.

@robfall2159 3 жыл бұрын

As a certified HVAC tech; anything but nest. If you get a good one okay great, personally i love the design and interface. However, about 50% of the Nest thermostats we have installed have needed replacing within the first year. 1/10 are defective straight out of the box. Nothing is 100% I know, but my company highly reccomends away from nest due to all of the problems weve had with them. Significantly less out of ecobee or honeywell smart thermostats.

@jasondecourcy9611 3 жыл бұрын

Have you noticed with the Nest the temperature allowances vary by 3-4 degrees C? This means that if you set it to 20 degrees it might not kick in till it hits 17 or 16 degrees. Nest says this is by design and don't consider it a problem. I am swapping it out or an Ecobee as 4 degrees is the difference between comfortable and cold. Be interesting to see if you have noticed that on your units?

@chiragatal8661 3 жыл бұрын

I really laughed on 'It was just my reflection' 😂

@jamarianhall2701 3 жыл бұрын

Anything with a reflective surface breaks whenever your in view UGLY, with all do respect

@cynthia2867 2 жыл бұрын

I died lmaooo 😂 he’s a funny man

@jameglittlejohn8585 2 жыл бұрын

Same 😂😂😂😂

@workplaydrivemusic9967 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the details. I had the same issue with my nest app when I setup my nest locks a while back. Nest support said that since my home was from the original pre-release nest thermostat it could not support some new devices. I had to create a new home and migrate all 15 of my existing nest devices over. that was a pain, but over a year later I finally finished it when I replaced my expired Nest Protects.

@LA-db9xj 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Reed! I've had two V2 Ecobees and four additional sensors for a year and a half. I really like them and definitely notice a difference in the comfort of our home. I have a two year option at BB to upgrade to the "latest" version which I think I'm going to do. Just have to pay the difference. On sale that should be minimal. Wouldn't want to do without them now!

@Royan1900 2 жыл бұрын

I like this man's sense of humor - and the video was informative. Great video!

@rkj4107 3 жыл бұрын

I've had an ecobee for about 4 years now. Pretty happy with it. The Google integration works better to do extra controls Vs trying to make it work with the ecobee app. I have 6 room sensors

@urchant2768 3 жыл бұрын

If you're interested in the Ecobee 3, keep an eye on Woot. I picked up the Thermostat and 3 remote sensors for under $200 because it was "open box" or refurb. Box arrived with everything and no damage to any of the items. Easy to install and now just waiting to see those sweet sweet metrics come through.

@adrianabshire 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE my Ecobee - it saved us $1000s by not having to rebuild the A/C upstairs - the builder put the thermostat and air return outside our bedroom so the bedroom and bath are always too cold or too hot! We were able to use the Ecobee remote to send the temps from the bath and bedroom to the thermostat outside the rooms and not use the main thermostat at all! Works great and is just awesome! Thank you Ecobee!!!

@wav177 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have "Smart Vents?" I've heard great things about them for similar problems.

@deenaparker8689 Жыл бұрын

I just installed the Ecobee and also got two sensors. It’s so much better than the one I replaced (10 years old). So far,I really like it.

@20TIL6 3 жыл бұрын

My first foray into smart thermostats is with the Nest 2020. $129 + $15 for the saucer plate worked for me. I think for a first time purchaser, going from the old school - normal thermostat, this sub $150 product is a good choice.

@wav177 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't spring for the saucer plate, and so glad I didn't. It looks absolutely amazing on the wall without it. I had to sand down the the wall texture, fill old holes, and repaint, but Love It!!!

@alexrossmann7672 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and you earned a subscriber! I have bad bearings in my heater inducer motor which has brought my attention to how often my gas heater is cycling (wakes me up in the night even). The ability of the Ecobee to set the temperature differential/swing is a game changer and the most important feature to me, second is the ability to schedule run times outside of peak hours. Thank you for sharing.

@Similee 3 жыл бұрын

your skits are hilarious every time. great review

@SmartHomeSolver 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you like them!

@826_Vegeta_UCM 3 жыл бұрын

Man, thanks for all these. Such a massive help!

@dustinm2608 3 жыл бұрын

so glad I found your channel! Been binging every video.

@toddcollen3131 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! You made me spit out my drink with the reflection joke! Thanks for the review.

@Topher-N 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Nest E. I was going to go with the new budget one, but I wanted the sensors, the spin dial, and the learning. The Nest E is still around, so would recommend that one. Grab it before its gone!

@LostMySauce 3 жыл бұрын

We've had the Nest Thermostat E for a few years now and have had zero complaints. I had to remove the "home away" features because it tends to turn the temperature down when we're sleeping to a chilling level lol

@joeglennaz 10 ай бұрын

I’m so thankful you showed those disadvantages of the cheaper Ness currently I have an asked Jen to I really like it. I had it about five years before I ever put it on the wall just today it started showing me low battery and disconnected from Wi-Fi so I suspect the internal battery is just finally going bad as the device is over 20 years old.

@patrickjoseph3412 5 ай бұрын

i moved from phoenix to payson area 8 years ago... super glad i have seasons now.

@c.rutherford 4 ай бұрын

In Central Illinois and we're losing ours fast :( Only had about a week of "internet-looking" winter this year as in snow and ice and frost. I haven't used my snow shovel in over 2 years, I don't even know where it is. The few times its snowed it never lasts more than a day. The locals love to say goodbye to winter but Frosty here is sad :(

@joshgeurink2131 3 жыл бұрын

The third gen is soooo good. Our family has had it for about 1 1/2 years and the feature set and temp ring are just fantastic. Also Excel Energy gave us $100 off for switching to it plus a free month of heating

@ddialogue 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know if/when you'll be able to get your hands on the upcoming Wyze thermostat? I would love to see a review of that unit compared to the more expensive options on the market.

@dustyn2514 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great, informative video, and my husband and I enjoyed your humor.

@kleetus88 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when setting the thermostat to 77F was comfortable. Not since moving to a humid climate, 77F in Georgia is like 88F in Phx.

@diegowlp 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I was considering buy it since the price is friendly, but I think I changed my mind

@johngraham6506 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, very well done and I love your humor!

@MrOhman86 Жыл бұрын

Great simple and short review. Thanks for the video!

@wav177 2 жыл бұрын

Great info. I love my budget Nest. A few things to add: 1) If you have an older HVAC system, less than efficient conditions (insulation, and ductwork) but actually is compatible with a smart thermo, these new features will not actually be beneficial. 2) The installation on the budget Nest does not require a C Wire where the other 2 do. This is fixable in most cases with a adapter plug, HVAC knowledge, or professional installation, but it's an extra step on the process.

@StoneMountain64 3 жыл бұрын

LOL great ending

@21betox 3 жыл бұрын

Lol what are you doing here sir, you should be streaming! I am looking for a thermostat too ;)

@VictorZimbardi 2 жыл бұрын

STONEEEEEEEEEE didn’t think of youtubers watching other youtubers! lol

@jake-sy7cc 2 жыл бұрын

New nest takes more fall damage then stone!

@TjFruichantie 3 жыл бұрын

I went with the Ecobee 3 earlier this year and love it! Okay, I don't "love" it, but I do really like it a lot. :P

@kenbrake2828 2 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see that Jeff from Grandma's Boy is doing well!

@RobertLeBlancPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

I still love our Nest 3rd gen.

@benbricker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on ecobee. I currently have a nest and I've been trying to figure out how to get it to increase the temperature swing so that I can keep my furnace from short cycling. Looks like I might need to get an ecobee and sell the nest.

@PeteBish 3 жыл бұрын

Defoo will be buying, thanks for the review!

@mbbrooks123 2 жыл бұрын

Very good info and quick video thank you.

@jesusmendez50 3 жыл бұрын

My recommendation is to check with the electric company provider before purchasing any devices. Some companies offer coupons or rebates on thermostats. After performing some research, we received a free Google Nest Thermostat E. Additionally, a $25 gift card due to DYI install. I hope this helps.

@dietitiandaddy 2 жыл бұрын

I have the budget Nest, and love how the color "Sand" is identical to my walls. I just slapped some paint over the previous holes, and the new thermostat sans face plate looks super sleek. I love it, but do agree w/ the annoying side touch, took a second to get used to. At first, I was trying to twist off my Nest thermostat from the wall. However, I ended just learning to use my phone to control it versus touching it. Plus, there is something nice to be said about being on the john & being able to turn the heat up. Also, syncs perfectly with my Google Home speakers.

@Jason_P 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. This is an excellent comparison!

@EmmanuelLopez-ij7sf 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like a tea cup and saucer stuck to the wall

@GoodStuff1992 3 жыл бұрын

I can't stop seeing that now

@aam77 3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly.

@meikmeik6792 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@TheEudaemonicPlague 3 жыл бұрын

No fair, you beat me to it! It's a ridiculous look, and the One UI look really is ugly.

@FranklySpeaking73 3 жыл бұрын

ugly crap that is a trinkety piece of crap. swipe the wall to change the temp? no way! First gen, third gen, how about drink some gin and skip this and go buy something better?

@GunnyPhillips 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. It might be worth mentioning that many utility companies offer incentives that can make these thermostats much more affordable. That was the case in my area and I would never have known about it with some research.

@satyak1337 2 жыл бұрын

End was epic !!

@ralphm923 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your future videos on automations for ecobee. Thx

@springsteen-games5134 2 жыл бұрын

for anyone watching this is 2022. I just got the nest thermostat 2020" the cheaper one" and for custom schedule say hour per hour temp changes. all you have to do is make an all-day routine in the home app and set for example, at 12pm set AC to 72 and so on for every time, you want to make a tempo change.

@djoj1986 3 жыл бұрын

I love my ecobee. I also have 6 sensors one for each room.

@mattwood5493 3 жыл бұрын

Just installed the new nest.. actually works great I have not had any issues adjusting on they physical device it looks nice and for 130.. the unit is for upstairs my downstairs might get the premium nest the nest look way better then the ecobee in my opinion

@michaelmccrite9675 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just installed one of two free ones I got from Electric company. will see how it goes.

@Dobromir_Chodkowski Жыл бұрын

Thank you, saved me time and money

@cryptominingbros4880 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! I almost sold all my new 3rd gen units for the 2020 thermostats as I prefer the clean look but what kept me from doing it was the lack of temp sensors. That's a deal breaker for sure though I think the 2020 stat is definitely a step in the right direction.

@RJGamer-zb4lb Жыл бұрын

what do you mean by lack of temp sensor?

@cryptominingbros4880 Жыл бұрын

@@RJGamer-zb4lb Nest 3rd gen has small wireless temperature sensors that I have in various rooms of my house. It can switch to any of them at any time so I have a schedule set up to use say the kitchen in the morning, living room during the day, and bedroom at night as the target temp. Very handy. Often my bedroom would be a few degrees warmer than the rest of the house but this fixes that.

@RJGamer-zb4lb Жыл бұрын

@@cryptominingbros4880 oh!! I think I miss read your comment. I read it as the 3rd gen thermostats had no temp sensor(built-in) at all. I think I was tired. my bad.

@---GOD--- 10 ай бұрын

This video convinced me to get an ecobee

@julioguillen9394 3 жыл бұрын

Bought it and it’s great! Pretty cool

@aadisriram 2 жыл бұрын

With local rebates and stuff, was able to get it for $24! I might just use it for a year and then upgrade if needed! I definitely need the temp sensors.

@THEREZISTANCE 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and helpful content. Thank you. 🙏

@danthesafariguy Жыл бұрын

Great review!

@JKNProductions 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Nest Thermostat E and it is my favorite Nest Thermostat

@gordsmith3340 Жыл бұрын

I agree the smart learning feature of Nest needs a disable feature. I hate fighting what it thinks I like vs telling it what I want. Don’t know how many times I’ve manually overrode what it was doing to have it switch back cause it’s what it thinks I want.

@TheGabriel116 3 жыл бұрын

Ecobee is the best. I’ve been using mine for about 2 years now. It’s awesome.

@earlsmall4232 3 жыл бұрын

I have both the Ecobee4 and the Nest 3rdGen. For simplicity go Nest. But Ecobee4 is for the tech enthusiastic user 🙂

@urielgarcia2411 3 жыл бұрын

I wish Nest would come out with new cameras for outdoor use. I really like their doorbells.

@danieldavila4999 2 жыл бұрын

And now they have

@rkgsd 2 жыл бұрын

Swing temperature adjustment is a must for me.

@ronm6585 3 жыл бұрын

Good video Reed, thanks.

@aam77 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Here's I was thinking damn, I just bought the 3rd gen thermostat.

@pjfan173 2 жыл бұрын

I had to do the exact same trying to set up my new one.

@xinthoss 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video❤️❤️❤️❤️

@userbosco 2 жыл бұрын

Customer support for Ecobee is fantastic, too

@alexy6093 Жыл бұрын

Ecobee is pretty awesome! I highly recommend it.

@Verisquishy 3 жыл бұрын

Ahahaaaa "it was just my reflection!!"

@jorgeschwalbe9423 3 жыл бұрын

thanks. definitely going ecobee.

@cd1772 3 жыл бұрын

Removing heat costs a lot more energy than adding heat. Allowing your thermostat to swing multiple degrees so that it “runs less” will cost you more in electricity. Having it maintain 76 degrees will not only keep your house at the temperature you like it to be, but allows the condenser to only have to cycle on to maintain temperature for short periods of time. Instead of turning on, removing an accumulated 2 degrees from your house, shutting down, and allowing the heat to build up again

@teeg3275 2 жыл бұрын

Coming from hvac we’ve had the best luck with the Ecobee’s ripped alot nest’s off the wall lol

@firstdown80 3 жыл бұрын

I am also here in AZ, held back getting the learning thermostat. Ordered the Wyze thermostat before Google announced this. I just cancelled it and going to order this new thermostat....maybe go for the Ecobee.

@07gurumech 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Reed! Everytime I see your videos, that lamp at the corner is growing on me, and can't wait to have it. Could you please link it for me? Great content as always. Waiting for your new house update ☺️

@riccardo12158 3 жыл бұрын

Something I had never thought about: what is a typical heating/cooling configuration in the US? Because I think that it is totally different than the typical Italian home. Here in Italy, the majority of people have wall radiators (either made of cast iron, aluminum, or steel) that are connected to a furnace. If you live in a house you control the furnace, if you live in an apartment the furnace will be turned on/off on a specific date, for specific hours (you can control your radiators' valves). For cooling, the majority of Italian houses have wall air conditioning units (towards the ceiling). So I control my 4 thermostats with Nest 3, but I guess I won't ever be able to control the cooling as well.

@Richardsumilang Жыл бұрын

I recently switched from Nest 3rd gen to Ecobee. The Nest 3rd gen has a by far better feel and the UI is light years ahead. But I had so many issues getting the API to work right with Home Assistant that I gave up. The Ecobee could use a polish in UI and and cosmetics but at least I was able to get it connected to Home Assistant to not use the physical thermostat anymore :)

@omaral-azzawi2266 3 жыл бұрын

Man the dad jokes are hilarious 😆

@rb9429 3 жыл бұрын

Love my ecobee

@jimave 3 жыл бұрын

I had the gen. 2 Nest and loved it. Moved to a new house that has a Ecobee lite and it’s ok. It doesn’t have the features like you shared on in the video. I hooked up the nest but the wiring doesn’t allow me to use it.

@StefanMueri 3 жыл бұрын

There are different versions of the ecobee, could you make a video on what is different?

@brianrice1196 3 жыл бұрын

There is a critical difference between the 3rd Gen Nest and the $129 Google Nest. If you have a multi stage heating/cooling system, the $129 Nest will not accommodate the 2nd stage cooling (y2) or 2nd heat (W2) functions of the system. This is especially critical to consider if you have a heat pump system with auxiliary heat or a hybrid system.

@---GOD--- 10 ай бұрын

Very crucial information. Thanks.

@saintlloyd4636 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@WeaponGrade 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thank you. Question. Do you know if third gen one has the feature to set a floor temp so that no one could set ac to anything below that?

@tammyelliottt6573 3 жыл бұрын

Nice I’m getting the new one looks better Love your vids man

@renecuevas4128 2 жыл бұрын

Love the last 5 seconds....

@lament 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. A few comments though: Nest Temperature Sensor also works with Nest Thermostat E, not just Nest Learning Thermostat. Also all Nest Thermostats work with Alexa.

@SmartHomeSolver 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I left out the Nest E because it’s not available to the public anymore. Only Pro installers have access to it now. Also I might have said it slightly confusing but yes all the Nest thermostats work with Alexa and Google Assistant.

@Conniebaba 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. I purchased Nest Thermostat 2020, but just like you mentioned in the video I could not connect it to the wifi network and I could not figure out why. I finally got the thermostat connected to wifi when I created a new home in the google home app.

@PaoloFrancesco99 3 жыл бұрын

Great information. I'm considering an EcoBee 3 Lite with 2 sensors (current discounted bundle on their website). The 3 Lite saves decent cost of the full Ecobee, but seems to have most of the features important to me. Are there any full Ecobee must-have features over the 3 Lite that you can think of to make me spend the extra cash? Thanks!

@JohnMHudsonIII 2 жыл бұрын

The ecobee 3 lite is a good buget option as well, unlike the Nest it allows you to add sensors (if you can find any in stock).

@Rob-BC 2 жыл бұрын

Another great thing about the Ecobee is, there are no subscription fees per month like Nest. I put an Ecobee 3 Lite in my sister's house, and one in mine. Love them!

@WindieYu 2 жыл бұрын

Does Nest thermostat have subscription fee?

@Capt-Intrepid Жыл бұрын

@@WindieYu No, he's wrong. Ecobee is far superior though.

@RashadUjaimi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your informative reviews. Not another google nest product for me...I have 3 Google nest 3rd Gen thermostats, one of them malfunctioned to connect to wifi within about a year, google support is poor and they did not replaced my thermostat, I don't recommend their thermostats due to high price tag and poor customer service.

@daniel_thorson 3 жыл бұрын

98 degrees? Dang, I woke up to snow this morning up here in Idaho. Thanks for the spectacular content. You do a great job, Reed!

@SmartHomeSolver 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it Daniel! This weekend it’s finally starting to cool down here but I do miss the weather in Idaho when I lived there a few years ago.

@aaronvonkeman1922 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahah, I get ur joke, “spectecular”

@AlexanderThickstunsChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I really wanted to like it because it looks amazing, but I just know friends and relatives are not going to know how to use it until I teach them. I just know everyone is going to try to turn it thinking it is a physical dial. For my smart home, the last thing I want is for everything to require an explanation. I think that’s the biggest turn off...

@DavidaThatch 3 жыл бұрын

I have two Ecobees, they estimate I've saved $400 since installing them!

@kojoclarke8514 3 жыл бұрын

After how long?

@DavidaThatch 3 жыл бұрын

@@kojoclarke8514 one was installed ~1.5 - 2 years ago, the other one I haven’t had for quite a year yet :)

@patriickbmartin 3 жыл бұрын

Love my ecobee. It’s the best

@clairecar9390 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great content. I will continue to hold out for a decent, reasonably priced one. The ugly dust catcher wall plate is a deal breaker and I can see myself getting frustrated with the silly touch interface. Looking forward to seeing more thermostat reviews from you!

@SmartHomeSolver 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Claire!

@Cheetorblz 3 жыл бұрын

Don't use the wall plate. It looks great without it. If you have a hole, patch it.

@MountAthosandAquinas 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmartHomeSolver Our local electric company is selling the new Nest for $30! Couldn’t pass on the opportunity so we purchased one.

@Alexander_l322 2 жыл бұрын

I agree Claire. The touch interface would annoy me to no end and I’d end up pulling it off the wall and buying something better so I might as well buy something better in the first place.

@Guillotines_For_Globalists Жыл бұрын

I stopped using the Nest App for my 3rd Gen Nest, and just use the Google Home app instead. However if you wanted to change settings you'd still need the Nest App as the settings aren't accessible through Google Home. I use my desktop browser to make advanced changes, however.

@kennykenny8367 2 жыл бұрын

As an hvac technician… use the ecobee

@johnnysmoothcanton 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I wish you would review Wyze thermostat.

@kellanstevens 3 жыл бұрын

I’m just watching this from South Africa wishing our houses had thermostats

@phillippia 3 жыл бұрын

What do you have?

@kellanstevens 3 жыл бұрын

@@phillippia nothing 😂 we have optional air conditioning if you go to the shop and buy them

@phillippia 3 жыл бұрын

@@kellanstevens Oh. I see. Excuse my ignorance. It should prob be optional everywhere....our comfort is killing this planet. Thanks for your reply...I am learning.

@kellanstevens 3 жыл бұрын

@@phillippia all good don't worry, thanks for understanding 😁

@clintdegen 3 жыл бұрын

mine disconnects from wifi, or so my phone says, and I often cant control away from home. when i look at physical device it says its connected.

@etnwhvac 2 жыл бұрын

In my career I saw lots of Nest Acting funky!!! From not registering user input to shortages on the back plate showing wires on set up that were not even connected!! I haven't tried 3rd Gen but my sentiments are already locked and I'm bias!! Ecobee FTW!!

@ACoustaDC 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm. I live in AZ. I have ecobee lite. My biggest gripe is this. We are on a time of use plan for our electric with APS. The hours between 3pm and 8pm are the most expensive. Through the App, my AC was running an average of 50 minutes during that time. I precool till 3 o'clock and I get the house to about 76 degrees. At 3, the app is set to 82 degrees. It will take until about 5:30 before the house gets to 82. Then it cycles until 8pm when I have it set for 78 again. I would rather run it for 10 minutes at the top of each hour. The app for the lite at least has no timer settings just temperature. You can also not set the temp for part of the hour. but rather for that whole hour. My hypothesis is that it would stay around 80 in the house if I could run it for 10 minutes at the top of the hour, and then just repeat that during the peak time periods from APS. Keeping it cool, rather than cooling it after it gets to 82. Having it this summer though has saved me over 100 bucks every month of the summer. My august bill was $137 less than the same month last year. Having a timer option that would do portions of the hour would make the ecobee the best unit ever!

@SmartHomeSolver 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you could use something like SmartThings or even a voice assistant routine to run the A/C for ten minutes during peak pricing as a schedule. Then turn it back off or up real high. I save a lot using the peak pricing as well. Pays for the thermostat so fast.