I'm back. :-)
I've already been looking at Honeywells and by looking at user manuals have found one I think I like & will work well w/out too much extra garbage. I've seen them recommended on here. But now this new sales guy I talked to seems pretty stuck on the idea of getting a Bryant to go with the new Bryant heat pump I'm (probably) getting. I do understand the concept of the compatibility. (Though I think he also said something wouldn't be under warranty that way.)
Except I checked out the Bryants and they just seem convoluted & user unfriendly. (Even more so with my strange schedule cause I'll have to do a lot manually.)
So... is there any serious problem getting a Honeywell or is this guy nuts? I doubt it's some kickback or something, cause he doesn't care if I mail order my own and they'll still install it.