PRO 4000 Press Release
HONEYWELL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO THERMOSTAT FAMILY;
INTRODUCES NEW FOCUSPRO™ AND PRO MODELS
MINNEAPOLIS, March 21, 2005 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced the FocusPRO™ 6000, a programmable thermostat featuring an easy-to-read digital, backlit display that shows both room and set temperature. Honeywell also announced a new FocusPRO™ 5000 model, as well as the PRO 3000 and PRO 4000 thermostats, which provide basic home comfort control. The new models are part of Honeywell’s comprehensive thermostat family, which offers one brand for every application, budget and customer.
The FocusPRO 6000 provides precise comfort control (+/- 1 degree Fahrenheit), and when used correctly, can help homeowners save up to 33 percent on their heating and cooling bills. It features weekday and weekend programming: homeowners can use as a 5-1-1, or 5-2 depending on lifestyle. The display is available in large (the largest backlit screen in its class) and standard sizes. Built-in instructions help homeowners program their thermostat with ease.
FocusPRO 6000 has a five year warranty and can be installed in a wide range of heating and cooling applications including forced warm air, heat pumps, hot water, 750-millivolt, steam and gravity systems. It can be configured up to 2 heat/2 cool, 1 heat/1 cool, heat only and cool only applications.
The new FocusPRO 5000 digital non-programmable thermostat can be configured up to 2 heat/2 cool conventional and heat pump. All FocusPRO models feature a flip out door that allows for easy battery replacement without removing or disassembling the thermostat.
“Contractors have told us that they feel comfortable offering FocusPRO because of its simplicity and its brand name – Honeywell has been a leader in home comfort for decades and it’s a name customers trust,” said Pat Tessier, product manager.
The PRO 4000 (programmable) and PRO 3000 (non-programmable) are basic thermostats, also equipped with easy-to-read digital displays. The PRO 4000 is designed for 5-2 programming and has simple, pull out programming and operation instructions. Both models maintain consistent comfort with the highest degree of accuracy (+/- 1 degree Fahrenheit). Basic slide switches allow homeowners to select the heat or cool mode, and operate the fan.
Honeywell’s FocusPRO 6000, FocusPRO 5000, PRO 3000 and PRO 4000 thermostats are available now through distributors and contractors. For more information visit www.hotfreshcool.com or call 800-328-5111.
Honeywell International is a $26 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, Chicago and Pacific Stock Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.
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FocusPRO™ is a registered trademark of Honeywell International, Inc.