What does the Satisfy Setpoint Feature Do?

                The Satisfy Setpoint feature of the Pro1 thermostats is designed to bring the temperature of the home, office, garage, or any other space that is being heated or cooled back to the set point temperature as quickly as possible.  This feature is unique to the Pro1 line of thermostats in the ability to return the temperature to its set point more quickly than the competition.

                In a typical HVAC system, the auxiliary source is only used to stop the temperature from varying from the set point.  Once the temperature starts to work toward the set point the auxiliary system shuts off and the main system is left to do all the work.  This might be the most efficient use of both systems, but the wear and tear on the main system is much greater, and the length of time the main system has to run becomes must longer than it needs to be.

                By utilizing the Satisfy Setpoint feature, the HVAC systems that are controlled by a professionally installed Pro1 thermostat only have to operate for a much shorter period of time in order to bring the space back to the set point temperature.  This allows the main system to operate for shorter periods of time and because it is being assisted by the auxiliary system, will allow the main system to last much longer than without the Satisfy Setpoint feature.

                An example of how this works would be a system with a set point temperature of 72 degrees and a 1.0 degree swing setting.  This means the system should begin operation once the temperature drops below 71 degrees in the space.  Without the Satisfy Setpoint feature, the system will start operation when the temperature drops below 71 degrees, and if the temperature drops below 70 degrees, the auxiliary system will begin to operate.

                Once the two systems are working together and the temperature levels out at 70 degrees the auxiliary system turns off and the main heat system is left to continue operation until the temperature is 73 degrees.  Because during this entire time the main system was in operation, the wear and tear on the main heating system is much greater.  Not to mention the system has to run much longer because of the short period the auxiliary is running.

                Using the same example, but adding the Satisfy Setpoint feature into the equation the main system will begin operation at any temperature below 71 degrees and the auxiliary when the temperature is below 70 degrees.  The difference here is the auxiliary system will continue to run until the set point temperature is satisfied which will be at 73 degrees.   Because both systems are in operation during the entire time the system is trying to reach the set point temperature the main system does not have to run as long as in our first example.

                Because of the quick return to set point temperatures, the use of Satisfy Setpoint is great for gaining maximum comfort and providing for equipment longevity as well.   With the Pro1 line of thermostats, the contractor can set the swing setting for the homeowner as low as 0.2 degrees differential all the way to 2.0 degrees differential to either maximize comfort or efficiency.

                At this point you might think your customers are not going to want both systems running so hard to get back to temperature, and wonder if there are any alternative options.  Actually, there is, if you partner the Satisfy Setpoint feature with the Staging Delay feature, you can actually get the best of both worlds.

                The Staging Delay is another great feature from Pro1 that allows homeowners to choose when the auxiliary system is engaged.  By doing this, the main system has the opportunity to return the home to its set point temperature before ever engaging the auxiliary heat source.  The Staging Delay feature can be set to as little as five minutes to as much as ninety minutes depending on the climate or need for a constant temperature.

                Now you can really see some benefits to all the features offered by Pro1.  By offering your customers the ability to have their swing settings set for a large differential, ensuring the Satisfy Setpoint feature is turned on, and the Staging Delay is set for a long delay, you will be able to counsel your customers to ensure their equipment has the maximum longevity it can.

                On the other hand, if they have comfort in mind, setting a smaller differential for the swing settings and still utilizing the Satisfy Setpoint feature, but without the Staging Delay at all, any differential in temperature will quickly disappear.

                Most likely your customers will choose something in between, which allows you to help them be comfortable, enjoy savings with some energy efficiency, and increase the equipment longevity of their system by choosing the right settings.