Ratings & Reviews for Utilitech 15 -Amps 120-volt Indoor Programmable Digital Lighting Timer
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers are divided on this in-wall timer. Many praise its programming flexibility, accurate scheduling, backup battery, and straightforward installation once powered up. However, a substantial group reports frustrating power-up delays—ranging from 15 minutes to several hours—with some units never activating despite correct wiring. Reviewers frequently note instructions fail to mention the charging requirement, creating confusion and distrust. Those who overcome the initial hurdle find the device reliable and energy-efficient, though some experience outright failure or compatibility issues with older wiring setups.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Dependable, well-built unit
Would RecommendThis, or a similar model purchased years ago was returned because this reviewer did not understand the programming instructions. The instructions for this #81670 seem better but fail to clearly delineate the interactions between the "set" and "programs" buttons. And it is not intuitive. Patience paid off this time in achieving 7-day Dusk/Dawn. I perceived it as more complicated than it is. Once the date, time, and zone (not time zone) are set, then only the 2 settings of "Prog 1 (on & off) are n...
Nice timer!
Would Not RecommendEasy wiring and programming
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