What is a Line Voltage Thermostat? – Etop HT-65

In electrical heating systems, ‘line voltage’ refers to the amount of voltage running through an electrical heater. For line voltage systems, this is 120~ 240 volts of electricity. Most electrical appliances can handle 120V-240V of electricity, which is why most (pretty much all) appliances work straight out of the box. 

What is a Line Voltage Thermostat?

If you have electric heating, you will likely have a line voltage thermostat.

Electric systems like baseboard heaters are usually pretty efficient, since you can control each area of your home individually. However, there are ways to increase their efficiency, the simplest one being a E-Top Line Voltage thermostat upgrade.

Line voltage thermostats deliver electricity directly to heaters. So, they handle more power than low voltage thermostats that control central HVAC systems like a gas furnace. They work by measuring room temperature and controlling power delivery to maintain a setpoint (the temperature you set your thermostat). 

The thermostat will turn your heater on or off, depending on how close it is to your setpoint. If the temperature in a room goes below the setpoint, it will turn your heater on. Once the desired setting is reached, your heating system will be turned off. Generally, line voltage thermostats can use single or double pole wiring, depending on the thermostat's features.

Smart thermostats let you control your heating and air conditioning more easily. Instead of constantly adjusting a dial or fiddling with a complicated programmable thermostat, you control everything on your smartphone. This way, you’re always comfortable, without sacrificing savings. 

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