GE Appliances Introduces 2-Way Energy Management Thermostat

GE Appliances, a Haier company, Air & Water Solutions has launched a communicating 2-Way Energy Management Thermostat, the RAK190V. The thermostat can control new variable speed inverter models and works on all legacy GEA products, making it ideal for the senior living and the hospitality industry. The 2-Way Energy Management Thermostat one-way communication configuration works with all traditional six-, seven- and eight-wire setups. It is equipped with an occupancy sensor and energy-saving offsets.

The 2-Way Energy Management Thermostat two-way communication configuration can be used with inverter models only and offers full-range, true variable, speed inverter control capabilities. It also has a five-wire hookup for traditional t-stat wiring. With enhanced humidity sensing, the thermostat allows users to set mode/temperature on the thermostat, on the unit or via online tools. The unit has a sleek, modern white design with a black-cap touch screen and a large, white LED display allowing for easy reading. There is also an auto-dimming feature for nighttime.