Will it work with your system?
Works well with
- Simple, set-and-forget control
- Older wiring without a C wire
Check first if you have
- Phone or voice control
- Line-voltage baseboard heat
What it controls
The Riseem STN601-Blue Non-Programmable Thermostat is a non-programmable. Its listing doesn't spell out which heating and cooling systems it supports, so run the maker's compatibility checker before you buy.
On power, the listing doesn't say whether it needs a C wire. What a C wire does.
The maker states heat pump support ("Heat pump with auxiliary or emergency heat, Dual fuel/hybrid heating, Electric baseboard h"), so it can drive an O/B reversing valve and auxiliary heat. What a heat pump needs from a thermostat.
Stages, per the maker: Single-Stage. A second-stage wire (W2 or Y2) at your old thermostat needs matching support here. Single- and two-stage systems.
Schedule: Non-Programmable. Program sleep and away setbacks once and it runs them every week.
Power, per the listing: AAA batteries. Battery models often fit old two-wire circuits with no C wire.
Not sure of your wiring? The wiring checker reads your system from the terminal letters and checks it against this model's statements.
Also on the listing: dimensions of 0.98 in (D) x 3.86 in (W) x 4.72 in (H), a weight of 5.92 ounces and a lcd.
Compatibility and specs
These come from the maker's listing for this exact model; the source of each is marked. Anything the maker leaves out is marked not stated.
| Model number | STN601-Blue | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model name | STN601-Blue | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 0.98"D x 3.86"W x 4.72"H | Retailer |
| Works with | Push Button | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Separate Heating and Cooling Swing (Cycle Rate), Low Battery Indicator | Retailer |
| Voltage | 24 V AC | Retailer |
| Display | LCD | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Wall Mount | Retailer |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. | Retailer |
| Material | Plastic | Retailer |
| Product weight | 5.92 ounces | Retailer |
| Heat / cool stages | Single-Stage | Retailer |
| Heat pump support | Heat pump with auxiliary or emergency heat, Dual fuel/hybrid heating, Electric baseboard heat (110- | Retailer |
| Auxiliary heat | emergency heat | Retailer |
| Schedule | Non-Programmable | Retailer |
| Power | AAA batteries | Retailer |
Strong points and weak points
Strong points
- Non-Programmable
- Power: AAA batteries
- No Wi-Fi or account needed
- Heat pump support stated
Weak points
- No remote control
- Systems not stated
- Batteries to replace
Wiring and install notes
- Compatibility statements are the maker's own. Confirm with the maker's compatibility checker, turn the power off before wiring, and leave line-voltage and furnace work to a licensed electrician or HVAC technician.
Thermostats to compare it with
FAQ
Does the Riseem STN601-Blue Non-Programmable Thermostat need a C wire?
What systems does the Riseem STN601-Blue Non-Programmable Thermostat work with?
Other programmable and basic thermostats with similar wiring
Our take
Shortlist it for simple, set-and-forget control.
Where to get it
The link goes to this exact model's listing. Check that the box includes the trim plate or C-wire adapter you need, and confirm your wiring with the maker's compatibility checker before you order.
Each button opens this exact model. We may earn a commission on tracked links; it never changes what we publish. Disclosure