thermostat
Automatic temperature regulator
A thermostat is a device that automatically regulates temperature by switching heating or cooling systems on and off.
Most thermostats let you set a target temperature: Set the thermostat to 68.
Programmable thermostats adjust temperatures on a schedule.
Figuratively, anything that maintains equilibrium might be called a thermostat: The Federal Reserve acts as a thermostat for the economy.
Graduated circular indicator
- knobRounded gripping fixture
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- sensorInput-detecting device
- programmableAble to accept instructions
digital · Wi-Fi · LCD · Honeywell · mercury · bimetallic · wiring · battery-operated
Alteration to improve fit
- settingContext of events
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
setpoint · override · scheduling · timer · hysteresis · deadband · precision · modulation
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- air-conditionerClimate control appliance
- heaterDevice producing warmth
- coolingLosing thermal energy
- heatingRaising temperature artificially
ventilation · ductwork · compressor · blower · boiler · zone · fan · damper
Units of measurement
- heatTransferred thermal energy
- coldLow temperature state
- warmthHeat you feel
- ambientOf the surroundings
differential · reading · display · target · minimum · maximum · fluctuation · tolerance
Warm and snug
- warmthHeat you feel
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- convenienceEase of use
- geofencingGPS-defined virtual perimeter
Heat-measuring instrument
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- sensorInput-detecting device
- hygrometerMeasures air's moisture level
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
dial
Graduated circular indicator
programmable · digital · Wi-Fi · LCD · Honeywell · mercury · bimetallic · wiring · battery-operated · wall-mounted
adjustment
Alteration to improve fit
- settingContext of events
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
tuning · setpoint · override · scheduling · timer · hysteresis · deadband · precision · modulation · programming
furnace
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- air-conditionerClimate control appliance
- heaterDevice producing warmth
- coolingLosing thermal energy
heating · ventilation · ductwork · compressor · blower · boiler · zone · fan · damper · baseboard
degrees
Units of measurement
ambient · differential · reading · display · target · minimum · maximum · fluctuation · tolerance · sensing
cozy
Warm and snug
- warmthHeat you feel
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- convenienceEase of use
geofencing · learning · adaptive · preferences · optimization
thermometer
Heat-measuring instrument
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- sensorInput-detecting device
- hygrometerMeasures air's moisture level
- wintersnow, ice, cold, frozen, frost
- heatingfurnace, boiler, baseboard heaters, radiator, heat pump
- appliance controlspower button, off switch, dial, knob, timer
- car maintenanceoil change, filter replacement, tune-up, spark plugs, tire rotation
- Climate ControlHVAC, air conditioning, heating, cooling, ventilation
- controlsbutton, switch, dial, knob, lever
thermostatthermometer
Heat-measuring instrument
temperature gauge · temperature sensor · sensor · pyrometer · thermocouple
- programmable thermostatTimed climate control device
- smart thermostatsNetworked home temperature regulators
- thermostat setting
- thermostat warsDisputes over indoor temperature
- nest thermostat
- thermostat controlTemperature management interface