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product_id: 32626724
title: "83521 Clear Comfort Programmable Thermostat with Large, Easy-to-Read Display, White"
brand: "orbit"
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# 7-day programmable with 4 daily periods Accurate ±1°F/°C temperature control Large, easy-to-read LCD display 83521 Clear Comfort Programmable Thermostat with Large, Easy-to-Read Display, White

**Brand:** orbit
**Price:** $76.72
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌡️ Stay ahead of the chill—comfort that programs itself!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 83521 Clear Comfort Programmable Thermostat with Large, Easy-to-Read Display, White by orbit
- **How much does it cost?** $76.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- orbit enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Smart Hold Modes:** Save time with copy, permanent, and temporary hold options—control your climate your way.
- • **Crystal Clear Display:** Large backlit screen ensures you see your settings at a glance—even from across the room.
- • **Plug & Play Installation:** Simple DIY setup with clear instructions—get cozy in minutes, no electrician needed.
- • **Effortless Climate Mastery:** Program your week with up to 4 daily periods for perfect comfort, every day.
- • **Reliable Precision Control:** Maintain your ideal temperature with ±1 degree accuracy for consistent comfort.

## Overview

The Orbit 83521 Clear Comfort Programmable Thermostat combines sleek modern design with user-friendly 7-day programmability and a large, easy-to-read backlit LCD. Compatible with multiple heating and cooling systems, it offers precise temperature control within ±1°F/°C and features convenient hold modes to simplify your schedule. Designed for quick DIY installation, this thermostat ensures your home is always perfectly comfortable, making it a smart upgrade for any modern household.

## Description

From the manufacturerOrbit is North America’s premier company for residential watering. With a presence in over 180 countries and 6 continents, we offer the most complete ecosystem of solutions across hose faucet, hose, hose-end, underground, drip, mist, and yard protection. For over half a century, we have led the industry in innovative solutions, accumulating over 100 active patents and many industry recognition awards. From PVC-Lock, Blu-Lock and Drip-Lock, which are an extraordinarily fast way to connect sprinkler pipe and drip tubing, to our technologically-advanced, best-selling B-hyve smart controllers, we have modernized the industry, set the standard for residential irrigation best practices, and made outdoor watering efficient for households around the world. Hydro-Rain is the cutting-edge commercial and agricultural counterpart of Orbit, featuring BUILT FOR SPEED offerings that are engineered specifically for professional contractors and growers. Together, Orbit and Hydro-Rain form a business unit within Husqvarna Group’s Gardena Division, collectively comprising the world’s largest residential watering manufacturer. Because securing access to safe fresh water for communities is a global priority, we are proud to affirm our commitment to delivering a comprehensive ecosystem of smart solutions, covering applications FROM FAUCET TO FARM, as we continuously pursue the vision of CHANGING THE WAY THE WORLD WATERS.

Review: Purchased 8 yrs ago - I purchased this 8 yrs ago and installed it myself. As an old woman who doesn't like to mess with anything electrical, I found this extremely easy to install using the included written instructions. It's been like old faithful. Install and forget about it. Battery life is excellent, I've only had to change batteries a hand full of times in 8 yrs. I recently bought a wall clock which also has a temp readout. I've noticed there is a 4 degree temp difference between the two. Which one is correct? I have no idea. I know I'm comfortable at 71 degree so that's what this thermostat has been set on and I've been happy at that temp. If I felt the need to replace it, I would buy this same one again. It's so reliable that I don't pay attention to it, so twice in 8 yrs my furnace stopped working. Turns out that when the battery gets low the little fan icon blinks but I never notice it. So if it gets cold in here I just grab batteries and fix it fast. Good price, great battery life, works well for heat and AC, easy install. I call that a win.
Review: Beautiful, easy to read and easy to install. This is the one that has it all. - So, I bought this to replace the generic Honeywell thermostat I had been struggling with for years. ( Stupid little beige box with 2 toggles and one slider with an ambitious temp gauge. You know that bugger. And you hate it. Don't feel ashamed. It's a trash design. It's ok though. Read on.) It's getting to be that time of year again. I had a moment the other morning. Picture me. Groggily rising from my rest before the sun has even thought about starting this day. I emerge from my bedroom. It's cold, because the day prior, it was warm enough to not need heat. So you left it be. Clever chap, eh? It's Monday. It's 345 in the morning. I knew 2 things about the day so far: it was cold, and I needed to take care of the morning board meeting. A mad dash down the stairs, clad in only the skin I was born with (and... the skin that grew to cover my growth, of course). A tight turn onto linoleum floors. So cold. A slap of the ol thermostat and then a rush to the bathroom. It didn't have to be like this. I knew that. I had been holding out for my new thermostat. I had wanted one that had a full color display, iot abilities etc. But they were wants I had needs And now we are here. I've only just installed it on my arrival home from work. As you can imagine, after a 10 hour day at the plant, there isn't much I want to do but relax. I had a job though. 15 mins. One screwdriver. Done. Programming was super simple. Provided is a very well made booklet containing any information you might need for the device but yeah Here we go Rank time. 1-10. You know the drill Packaging 9/10 OI! That packaging was rugged. Absolutely beautiful presentation though Make a rip strip for easy access! Product Sexy/10 Let me not mince words: This thing is gorgeous. It just looks great. Slick, clean and modern. NICE! Programming 10/10 Responsive, easy to understand. This is some good stuff. Be up and running in 5 mins. Never have to touch the thing again This is a good product. I'm buying another one to replace my other thermostat. Which is also a beige vague box

## Features

- Beautiful and contemporary design complements any décor, with large display and warm backlight for easy viewing even from across the room
- Early start mode ensures the desired temperature is reached by the programmed time, making for a comfortable home whenever you need it
- 7-Day programmability: program each day individually with up to 4 programming periods. This thermostat is not compatible with base board heaters (or other line voltage heating), multi-stage heating or cooling systems, or 3-wire hydronic systems
- Copy feature (from day to day), as well as permanent and temporary hold mode, reduces programming time and makes it easy to use
- Accurate temperature readings - to plus /- 1 degree in Fahrenheit and Celsius - for ultimate consistent control
- One-stage thermostat that works with gas, oil or electric furnaces, central air conditioners, 2 wire hot water systems, millivolt systems, central heating and cooling systems, and heat pumps without auxiliary/backup heat
- Please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01D16HAFW |
| Additional Features | Programmable |
| Backlight | Yes |
| Best Sellers Rank | #132,333 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #145 in Home Programmable Thermostats |
| Brand Name | Orbit |
| Color | White |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control Type | Button Control |
| Controller Type | program |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,513) |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Finish Types | Plain |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00046878835214 |
| Included Components | thermostat |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.3"D x 5.3"W x 3.25"H |
| Item Type Name | Programmable |
| Item Weight | 9.28 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Orbit Irrigation Products |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3-year limited. |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | Clear Comfort Pro |
| Model Number | 83521 |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Power Source | Electric |
| Product Style | Programmable |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Specific Uses For Product | Air Conditioner |
| Temperature Control Type | Programmable |
| UPC | 046878835214 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 120 Volts, 24 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Orbit
- **Controller Type:** program
- **Model Name:** Clear Comfort Pro
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.3"D x 5.3"W x 3.25"H
- **Special Feature:** Programmable

## Images

![83521 Clear Comfort Programmable Thermostat with Large, Easy-to-Read Display, White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bnwLT0miL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Item Package Quantity** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the font really large? i can't read below "10 pt";  prgramming is impossible on current model**
A: It doesn't seem the AM/PM indicator is a sensible size -- which seems to be a problem on just about all thermostats. The Honeywell's for example is just over 1 mm high (1/25th of an inch -- totally ridiculous) Note to manufacturers: It does actually matter whether it is AM or PM. The M is redundant. The text could have been twice the size without any other changes. But it should be the same size as the time characters. It is just as important to know AM/PM as the time. Please explain why anyone would think otherwise, and how anyone came up with the current mess of product designs. There is no reason to make it impossibly small to read. Functionality is key to design. Being able to read it is a pretty basic required functionality.

By the looks of it, you will almost certainly have problems trying to figure out which half of the day you are programming it for. Sadly, there appear to be no viable alternatives.

**Q: does it need to be reprogrammed when the batteries are replaced**
A: You will need to reset the time and date, but no reprogramming is required.  All programming and settings are stored and retained in the event of battery replacement.

**Q: is the back light on all the time?**
A: no, back light turns off about 10 seconds after last button is pressed

**Q: Does this offer a "swing" setting that will undershoot or overshoot the set temp?**
A: Swing problem. When I set the temperature to 71 the thermostat will reach 71 but it does not stop testing. The flame Icon will remain on for 3-5 min and it keeps heating. Making the other rooms heat up to 75-80 . I used this unit all summer long for A/C and it worked great. If I set it to 72, when the temperature of 72 was reached the unit would stop cooling at 72. The cool Icon would turn off at the set temperature and the system would stop cooling. Couldn't be happier with it for cooling . Love thermostat, just need to figure out how to make it work better for heating,

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purchased 8 yrs ago
*by J***E on February 10, 2026*

I purchased this 8 yrs ago and installed it myself. As an old woman who doesn't like to mess with anything electrical, I found this extremely easy to install using the included written instructions. It's been like old faithful. Install and forget about it. Battery life is excellent, I've only had to change batteries a hand full of times in 8 yrs. I recently bought a wall clock which also has a temp readout. I've noticed there is a 4 degree temp difference between the two. Which one is correct? I have no idea. I know I'm comfortable at 71 degree so that's what this thermostat has been set on and I've been happy at that temp. If I felt the need to replace it, I would buy this same one again. It's so reliable that I don't pay attention to it, so twice in 8 yrs my furnace stopped working. Turns out that when the battery gets low the little fan icon blinks but I never notice it. So if it gets cold in here I just grab batteries and fix it fast. Good price, great battery life, works well for heat and AC, easy install. I call that a win.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, easy to read and easy to install. This is the one that has it all.
*by A***K on September 25, 2018*

So, I bought this to replace the generic Honeywell thermostat I had been struggling with for years. ( Stupid little beige box with 2 toggles and one slider with an ambitious temp gauge. You know that bugger. And you hate it. Don't feel ashamed. It's a trash design. It's ok though. Read on.) It's getting to be that time of year again. I had a moment the other morning. Picture me. Groggily rising from my rest before the sun has even thought about starting this day. I emerge from my bedroom. It's cold, because the day prior, it was warm enough to not need heat. So you left it be. Clever chap, eh? It's Monday. It's 345 in the morning. I knew 2 things about the day so far: it was cold, and I needed to take care of the morning board meeting. A mad dash down the stairs, clad in only the skin I was born with (and... the skin that grew to cover my growth, of course). A tight turn onto linoleum floors. So cold. A slap of the ol thermostat and then a rush to the bathroom. It didn't have to be like this. I knew that. I had been holding out for my new thermostat. I had wanted one that had a full color display, iot abilities etc. But they were wants I had needs And now we are here. I've only just installed it on my arrival home from work. As you can imagine, after a 10 hour day at the plant, there isn't much I want to do but relax. I had a job though. 15 mins. One screwdriver. Done. Programming was super simple. Provided is a very well made booklet containing any information you might need for the device but yeah Here we go Rank time. 1-10. You know the drill Packaging 9/10 OI! That packaging was rugged. Absolutely beautiful presentation though Make a rip strip for easy access! Product Sexy/10 Let me not mince words: This thing is gorgeous. It just looks great. Slick, clean and modern. NICE! Programming 10/10 Responsive, easy to understand. This is some good stuff. Be up and running in 5 mins. Never have to touch the thing again This is a good product. I'm buying another one to replace my other thermostat. Which is also a beige vague box

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value for the cost
*by E***A on April 12, 2021*

We've been impressed with the ease of install of this thermostat right out of the box. We were able to use the same anchor holes the old thermostat used. Unfortunately this thermostat sits lower on the wall than the previous thermostat, so we'll need to do some spackling and painting to hide the exposed area (lesson learned - always remove the thermostat when you paint the walls). My 84 yo mother-in-law can be sitting 10 ft away on the couch and easily see the temperature w/o her glasses. The backlight only stays on for a few seconds after you've changed settings, and then it turns off, making the display a bit harder to read in a darker room. It would be nice if the programming had a 7 day setting for folks who don't need separate programs for weekday/weekend. I discovered the "copy" function about 4 days into programming the settings, and this made it much easier to set up for my elderly in-laws. One annoyance I did find while programming it was the setting function times out pretty quickly while you are setting temps and times, so if you have to pause and think about what you are setting, it times out and drops you out of the function within 3-5 seconds - way too fast. I feared I had to start over for that day I was programming, but I found it would save whatever settings you had gotten through before dropping you out. Give the user 10 seconds before it drops out of the feature and I'd be much happier. I also saw some folks complaining about hearing a 'click' when the unit comes on. You can hear it, but it's a muted click, and some folks might find that useful to know when the heat/AC is coming on. I see folks complaining about temperature 'swing' in their reviews of this unit, and another reviewer posted this very helpful info about accessing the advanced settings menu to address it (haven't tried it yet myself), so I'll copy his directions here in my review, too, as I believe this info is very important for folks who might experience this swing issue in use: "To access the advanced menu: 1. Slide the MODE switch to OFF. 2. Press RUN to wake up the thermostat and activate the back light. 3. Hold the RESET button. (This button is on the back of the thermostat where you installed the batteries.) 4. Press the SET button while holding the RESET button. (Do this fast! If you hold RESET for more than 5 seconds, it resets the entire thermometer to out-of-the box default values. If it does not work on the first try, release both buttons and try again.) 5. Release both buttons in less than 5 seconds. You should now see screen that displays "offset" in the upper right corner. Press SET to cycle through the advanced settings. OFFSET I found it helpful to increase the temperature offset by a couple of degrees. My thermostat is in the hallway where there are no heater vents. By the time the hallway reaches my desired temperature, the temperatures in the rooms with the vents are typically 2-3 degrees higher than the hallway temperature. EARLY START I left this off, but you can turn it on to have the heat start before the programmed time. I just programmed the start time to begin 15 minutes before I get home. SYSTEM TYPE Set to "F" for furnace, "HP" if you have a heat pump. MINIMUM CYCLE PERIOD According to the user manual: "Changing the minimum cycle period to six minutes or greater enables smart logic." Apparently the thermostat has some ability to learn the best cycle times for your system. They give a table in the manual for common cycle periods. I set mine to 12 minutes for a 1-stage furnace with an electric fan."

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