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product_id: 17400101
title: "RTH2300B1038 5-2 Day Programmable Thermostat, White"
brand: "honeywell home"
price: "R1040"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Honeywell Home"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/17400101-rth2300b1038-5-2-day-programmable-thermostat-white
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# LED backlit digital display 5-2 day programmable schedule ±1°F precise temperature control RTH2300B1038 5-2 Day Programmable Thermostat, White

**Brand:** honeywell home
**Price:** R1040
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Upgrade your home comfort game with precision & ease!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RTH2300B1038 5-2 Day Programmable Thermostat, White by honeywell home
- **How much does it cost?** R1040 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/17400101-rth2300b1038-5-2-day-programmable-thermostat-white)

## Best For

- honeywell home enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted honeywell home brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Reminders:** Built-in alerts for battery and filter changes keep your system optimized
- • **Effortless Visibility:** Backlit digital display ensures easy reading day or night
- • **DIY Friendly Installation:** Quick, no-drill setup compatible with most HVAC systems
- • **Precision Climate Control:** Maintain your ideal temperature within ±1°F accuracy
- • **Tailored Comfort, Your Way:** Separate weekday & weekend programming for ultimate lifestyle sync

## Overview

The Honeywell Home RTH2300B1038 is a sleek, battery-powered 5-2 day programmable thermostat featuring ±1°F temperature accuracy and a backlit digital display. Designed for easy DIY installation, it supports a wide range of heating and cooling systems while offering smart reminders and retaining settings during power outages—perfect for professionals seeking reliable, customizable home climate control.

## Description

When your weekly schedule isn’t the same as your weekend routine, the 5-2 Day Programmable Thermostat gives you the freedom to program your weekday and weekend schedules independently, so your comfort settings can truly be on your time. This versatile thermostat is easy to use and has classic features like a backlit display, accurate operation, and manual overrides. The 5-2 Day Programmable Thermostat helps keep you in control, no matter your lifestyle.

Review: Easy to install, and less than Half the price of what you find at Home Depot. - Unobtrusive appearance, programmable, and easy to install. The enclosed instructions cover every type of AC/Heat unit with clear easy to follow instructions for the electrical connections. You can program different temperatures for different times/days, or you can set it to always maintain one temperature by pressing the "HOLD" button for a few seconds after selecting the desired temperature. It does everything I want, and it was half the price of the least expensive unit at my local Home Depot.
Review: Fits perfectly with older model wall bracket but with a light upgrade - This is a very basic no thrills thermostat for a great price from a reputable company. My old one just stopped working mid winter and I found this with fast shipping. Whats great is it’s the exact same bracket as my previous model which is just like this but without the light up screen. Even the directions show the old model. With that one I always was using my phone flashlight so this is a nice upgrade. They’re otherwise almost identical. Yes, the screen has the weird marks on it but it doesn’t bother me. I’m just happy to be able to see it in the dark. The schedule is a cool feature. I don’t know if there’s an option to use less times for it though. Might be nice. Would I love mobile features. Yes. But at this price I wouldn’t expect it and at least I was able to avoid any drilling. Was able to install in 30 seconds because of it.

## Features

- 5-2 DAY PROGRAMMING: Separate programs for the weekdays and weekends with 4 program periods per day including wake, leave, arrive and sleep
- PRECISE TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Precise temperature control of plus/- 1 degree Fahrenheit. Temperature range limits allow you to set minimum cooling and maximum heating temperatures
- DIGITAL DISPLAY: The display panel is backlit with an intuitive interface for one-touch access to setpoint temperature
- EASY INSTALLATION: Easy to install yourself and works with many heating/cooling systems, plus heat pumps without auxiliary heat
- REMINDERS: Built-in battery change and filter change reminders
- RETAINS PROGRAMMING: Retains programmed memory in event of power outage
- COMPATIBLE WITH: Gas, oil or electric furnace, Central air conditioner, Hot water system with or without pump, Millivolt system, Central heating and cooling system, Heat pump without auxiliary/backup heat.
- CANNOT be used on heat pumps with backup heat, multistage systems, radiant or line voltage systems.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CTSY6G0 |
| Average Battery Life | 1 years |
| Backlight | Yes |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,748 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #32 in Home Programmable Thermostats |
| Brand | Honeywell Home |
| Color | White |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wired |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Button Control |
| Controller Type | Hand Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (10,104) |
| Date First Available | May 16, 2013 |
| Display Type | LED-backlit |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00085267406123 |
| Included Components | Installation Guide, Mounting Hardware, Thermostat |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 4 ounces |
| Item model number | RTH2300B1038 |
| Manufacturer | Honeywell Home |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | RTH2300B1038 |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Part Number | RTH2300B1038 |
| Pattern | Thermostat |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 1"D x 4.75"W x 3.5"H |
| Screen Size | 6 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | 2.50 L x 6.38 W x 7.94 H |
| Special Feature | Programmable |
| Special Features | Programmable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Furnace, Heat Pump |
| Style | New |
| Temperature Control Type | Heating and Cooling |
| UPC | 085267406123 |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Honeywell Home
- **Controller Type:** Hand Control
- **Model Name:** RTH2300B1038
- **Product Dimensions:** 1"D x 4.75"W x 3.5"H
- **Special Feature:** Programmable

## Images

![RTH2300B1038 5-2 Day Programmable Thermostat, White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Qv0ZDoKqS.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this get power from furnace? If it does, why does it say batteries required?**
A: This unit does not have a slot for the 24volt C (Common) wire. If you have a C-wire, I'd find a different unit and take advantage of it and forget the batteries.

**Q: Set heat to wake to 8am but is cold when i wake up at 8am. tech support said it is 'smart' and will learn to turn on before 8am?  true???**
A: When the thermostat has the "Smart Response/Adaptive Intelligent Recovery" enabled, the thermostat will learn how long it takes the HVAC system to heat or cool. The thermostat will then start the programmed schedule early to reach the selected temperature setpoint by the desired time. It will take a few days for the thermostat to learn how long it will take.

**Q: How long does the over ride go for?**
A: Hi Sandi, you can override the schedule using the temporary or the permanent hold. Temporary hold will override the schedule until the next period of the schedule starts while permanent hold sill override the schedule until you press 'Run' button to resume the schedule. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-468-1502. - Maria

**Q: Can you set a timer to return to designated temperature?**
A: The timer/temperature can be set for a 5 day work week routine (temp is lower from the time household members usually go to bed to when they usually get up). There is also a weekend scheduling option that can be adjusted if household members usually stay up later and perhaps sleep later on the weekends.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to install, and less than Half the price of what you find at Home Depot.
*by R***K on August 12, 2025*

Unobtrusive appearance, programmable, and easy to install. The enclosed instructions cover every type of AC/Heat unit with clear easy to follow instructions for the electrical connections. You can program different temperatures for different times/days, or you can set it to always maintain one temperature by pressing the "HOLD" button for a few seconds after selecting the desired temperature. It does everything I want, and it was half the price of the least expensive unit at my local Home Depot.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fits perfectly with older model wall bracket but with a light upgrade
*by A***A on May 27, 2025*

This is a very basic no thrills thermostat for a great price from a reputable company. My old one just stopped working mid winter and I found this with fast shipping. Whats great is it’s the exact same bracket as my previous model which is just like this but without the light up screen. Even the directions show the old model. With that one I always was using my phone flashlight so this is a nice upgrade. They’re otherwise almost identical. Yes, the screen has the weird marks on it but it doesn’t bother me. I’m just happy to be able to see it in the dark. The schedule is a cool feature. I don’t know if there’s an option to use less times for it though. Might be nice. Would I love mobile features. Yes. But at this price I wouldn’t expect it and at least I was able to avoid any drilling. Was able to install in 30 seconds because of it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple and effective
*by M***6 on January 4, 2026*

Honeywell knows their stuff when it comes to thermostats. My apartment needed an upgrade from the ancient version it had, but I didn’t want to put a whole lot of money into a place that wasn’t mine- so I landed on this one. It worked, was easy to navigate and got the job done better than the old thermostat before it.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-27*