App Profile: Ruud EcoNet

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Rating: 1/5

This app and the associated thermostat that I am required to have in order to receive the full functionality of our new hvac unit are about enough for us to never recommend a RUUD hvac unit to friends/family and to avoid RUUD altogether when one of our other units goes out (which will likely be sooner rather than later). More than likely, when it’s time to replace one of our other units, we will only look at units that are fully compatible with Nest. As others have aptly noted, and as a Nest user until replacing my AC unit this month, the econet thermostat and associated app absolutely pale in comparison to Nest. If there were any way to connect the Nest to the hvac unit without losing some of the hvac/thermostat communication functions, I would in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, the Nest does not appear to be fully compatible with the new RUUD hvac unit, so I’m stuck with this inferior rubbish. Anyone forced to switch to this from Nest will certainly understand.

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Rating: 3/5

I came from a Nest too like most here, and that experience spoiled me but they have been updating this app and it’s getting more responsive. I like the button interface option much more! Would love to see some energy usage reports and more control options for systems equipped with humidify/dehumidify and variable speed fans that are as robust as the wall thermostat options. App still seems to lag from the thermostat and often displays a different ambient temperature and it sometimes when I deviate from the schedule the “Resume Schedule” button doesn’t seem to actually take and will keep popping up after I hit it so I can’t tell if the system is actually back on schedule or not. Suggestions: Ambient temperature in the fan only mode, usage rates and energy/runtime reports with trend graphs. More intuitive scheduling feature that has custom # of intervals. A widget in iOS to see current temp, set temp and mode status, and an action button to set Home/Away.

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Rating: 2/5

As a professional contractor, I love ruud/rheem equipment. It’s dependable, efficient, and usually doesn’t have many issues. I even like econet thermostats as they offer a decent degree of control over your high efficient equipment (if you know how to use them). Then there’s the econet app. The app allows very limited use of your thermostat from a distance. You can’t control your humidifier if you have one. You can’t monitor furnace or a/c functions very well or make advanced adjustments. And above all, the app will randomly disconnect from the thermostat or WiFi, which you almost need a professional to reconnect (a common issue for homeowners). For the price of the thermostat I would expect more functionality and dependability. With that said, you need this thermostat to get the best use of the 96%+ efficient models of furnaces. The software team needs to update some things on the app in order for this thermostat to be what it should be.