Can basic thermostat be upgraded?

[GregWCIL]

We have the basic cheap thermostat on the furnace. The tiny on-off switch is too stiff for my wife and you really can’t dial in temps within 5 degrees. (Furnace works great tho.)
Could it be replaced with a digital model? Any suggestions? (No AC, putting in a mini-split soon.)

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by GregWCIL

We have the basic cheap thermostat on the furnace. The tiny on-off switch is too stiff for my wife and you really can’t dial in temps within 5 degrees. (Furnace works great tho.)
Could it be replaced with a digital model? Any suggestions? (No AC, putting in a mini-split soon.)

This is what I installed. It also doesn't go "Clack" "BOING", waking you up.

[GregWCIL]

Thank you sir. I was hoping it should be that easy. Any issues with the battery in a mobile, vibrating environment?

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by GregWCIL

Thank you sir. I was hoping it should be that easy. Any issues with the battery in a mobile, vibrating environment?

I don't understand the question. I've had no issues.

[GregWCIL]

I’ve had some replacement thermostats over the years that had battery contact issues. And they were in static locations.

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by GregWCIL

I’ve had some replacement thermostats over the years that had battery contact issues. And they were in static locations.

No issues. Save the instructions.

[Ron in BC]

It's almost embarrassing that they still put that cheap archaic thermostat in trailers.

I've replaced 3 of them in 3 different trailers. No, they're not affected by the trailer environment.

The nicest thing in the 19, with the thermostat right by the bed, is that because the digital thermostat gives a little beep for every degree change, is that you don't even have to open your eyes to change the temperature.

Ron

[Centex]

FYI this post describes one easy to install & operate digital option:

https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...tml#post399865

A quick click of the link in that post indicates the thermostat I used is still currently available.

Just for your consideration, Have Fun!