SkyTech 3301 Fireplace Remote Control with Timer/Thermostat

New version with larger font on LCD

I bought this one for our new, second gas fireplace. I've used the same model Skytech for about 10 years with our original gas fireplace, which has a smaller font (like the picture) for the temperature values. The first one has had three problems; The first two result in intermittent resetting of the hand remote (time goes back to 12:00): 1) The batteries in the remote were loose and losing contact. I added a piece of a business card to keep them down, and pulled out the spring clips to fix it. 2) The contacts need to be cleaned about once per year. I do this with a pencil eraser when I change the AAA batteries. 3) The soft gray plastic cover got 'tacky' (not dirt or grime), so I cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol.

The 4 AA batteries in the receiver seem to work for a few years (I use alkaline), but the hand-held remote pair of AAAs need replacement every year. You don't want it to turn on in thermo mode and then die.

I also installed the receiver in a wall outlet this time which was a PITA. It won't fit in the standard blue plastic 1 gang boxes they sell at the big stores. I tried a deeper blue box, and it wasn't deep enough either. I ended up cutting out quite a bit of blue plastic in the back of the smaller box to make it fit. I had a pro help setup the gas fireplace who strongly suggested using non-stranded wire from the receiver to the fireplace control with no splices, so I soldered new spade lugs onto the end of 8 ft of 16 ga wire, and it works fine.Read full review

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Remote lasts about a year Junk!

Its as if the contacts for the batteries fail to hold the batteries in. Then the screen stops displaying the temps. It causes the fireplace to shut off automatically. This is all without handling it but one season a few times with no drops of the remote. Its a junk unit thru and thru but youre stuck with it because it came with the fireplace! If its under warranty it has to be sent back and you wait for however long to get a replacement. Then you have to call a qualified installer to install it. So basically youre without your source of heat for the season! Would never recommend this old technology!!
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Quality and convenience in a wireless fireplace control

When I bought my gas fireplace it came with a basic Skytech thermostat that worked, but had limited features. So I purchased the SKY-3301P as an upgrade. I am very pleased. This replacement thermostat has a large easy to use display, and the programming feature has transformed the fireplace into a much more convenient and desirable appliance.Read full review

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excellent price

This is a remote controller, with several use possibilities. I attached mine to a pellet fueled fire place. The fire place was wired for a remote control united. The one I purchased was a direct replacement match.Read full review

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Great Remote

Purchased this as a replacement for one that I had for 10 years. This one has larger numbers on the display than my old one. I set it up to use my old "black box" receiver behind my fireplace and it worked perfectly. This one also came with a holder that I mounted to the wall so I can use it like a thermostat so I don't have to carry the remote around. Price was excellent. I contacted my local fireplace dealer and they wanted $240 for it where as I got this one for $105. Big, major difference.Read full review

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GREAT product to keep room temp even

So nice to have room warm when we get up in the morning. Instead of having to turn fireplace on manually, with the thermo setting it stays at the temp we want. LOVE THIS!

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Gas Log Remote Control

This is my 2nd one. I used the 1st one for 15 years. The newer one has a larger display. Perfect for putting your gas log on an automatic thermostat and maintaining a comfortable room all day long! Only works with log sets that have a millivolt generator.Read full review

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Works well as described

This unit works as described and was very easy to set up and use with my Heat-N-Glo gas fireplace. The control has thermostatic control setting and timer function as well which is nice and allows the user the ability to walk away and not worry about turning the fireplace off. Directions were very helpful and set up only took about 20 minutes. I saved hundreds of dollars by doing this myself.Read full review

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Easy quality replacement

very easy to install on my lennox fireplace. Surprised that batteries were included. works better, longer range, than factory unit.

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Best gas log remote I have ever had

This is no doubt the best fireplace remote on the market. My old logs had this remote, but my replacement gas logs had another style. I searched and found that this would work with my new logs. I can't wait to have my installer make it comparable with my logs this winter.Read full review

Works great on my gas logs

This unit turns the logs on and off to temperature requirements across room. I did set the swing to one degree which works much better than the 2 degree that is default with my logs. they come on once to twice an hour with a 15-20 minute run time.Read full review

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