Venstar's New FlatStat Residential Thermostat Features a Thin Profile, Easy-to-Read Display and up to Seven-Day Programmability

CHATSWORTH, CA--(Marketwire - Nov 30, 2011) - Venstar®, a leading thermostat and energy management systems supplier, today announced the availability of its new FlatStat™ series of residential thermostats, which feature an easy-to-read, continuous backlit display and up to seven-day programmability, all in a super-thin architectural wall design. Now available throughout the United States and Canada, Venstar's FlatStat series comes in two models: T1000FS and T1100FS. Estimated street prices start at $75.60.

"Elegant and architecturally appealing, Venstar's new FlatStat thermostats provide fully featured thermostat functionality in a modern, thin design, ideal for homeowners who are seeking an unobtrusive yet useful thermostat," said Steve Dushane, president and CEO of Venstar Inc.

Both models include:

• One for All™ two-stage heat, two-stage cool for use with gas/electric, heat pump, electric and hydronic heat systems;
• Auto-Changeover feature that automatically switches between heating and cooling, as needed;
• Thermostat Locking feature that allows set points to be adjusted only by authorized individuals (when this feature is turned on);
• Stored programming and set points (in non-volatile memory), ensuring that this information is never lost in the case of a power failure;
• LED indicator that glows green or red to indicate cooling or heating; and
• Mounting bracket for easy drywall installation.

Model T1100FS also features seven-day programmability and is compatible with the optional wired or wireless outdoor air temperature sensor: ACC0414RF/REC for wireless outdoor sensing and ACC0400 for wired outdoor air sensing.

Model T1000FS features one-day programmability.

Both models are compatible with an optional security cover.

Easy for Contractors to Install and Program, Wide Compatibility With HVAC Systems

The FlatStat series residential thermostats are easy to install and are compatible with virtually all residential HVAC systems.

Availability

Venstar sells its FlatStat series thermostats via a U.S. and Canadian distribution network with thousands of contractors. For more information, visit: http://www.venstar.com/Thermostats/
Email: sales@venstar.com
Telephone: 818-812-9930

About Venstar Inc.

Founded in 1992, Venstar Inc. is a leading thermostat and energy management system (EMS) supplier, known for providing value to its customers via ease of use and installation, proven cost savings, improved energy efficiency, quality and reliability. Venstar is one of the largest thermostat suppliers in the world and designs and produces Venstar-branded products, as well as OEM thermostat products for the biggest names in HVAC. Venstar's Surveyor is a leading energy management system, typically saving small-box retailers 25 percent of their energy costs, which translates to millions of dollars in savings and dramatic reductions in C0₂ emissions. Surveyor currently controls the energy usage of more than 13,000 retail locations across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Web site: www.venstar.com