
Communicating thermostat, colour screen
- 3.5 in colour screen, touch buttons
- Humidification 20 to 50 %, dehumidification 40 to 95 %
- Dual fuel, 4 periods a day
- The only thermostat named in the Chinook modulating guide
Dettson builds furnaces in Sherbrooke, and the controls that go with them. On a Chinook or Supreme running ClimateTalk, the thermostat talks to the equipment over 4 wires. On a conventional 24 V system, the R02P033 adds Wi-Fi. And for the air exchanger, the year it was made decides.
Two questions. The answer comes from Dettson’s documents, not from a guess.
1. What does the control need to run?
2. What system do you have?


Both connect over 4 wires (ClimateTalk) and have no Wi-Fi. Want phone control? The R02P033 has Wi-Fi, but it wires as a conventional 24 V thermostat, not ClimateTalk. The manuals also name the Alizé heat pump, which Dettson has discontinued.

Four terminals marked R, C, 1 and 2: that’s a ClimateTalk connection (R02P032 or R02P034). Letters such as W, Y, G or O/B: that’s a conventional 24 V system (R02P033). Turn the power off before opening the plate. If in doubt, we check it during the free estimate.
Book my free estimate2. When was your air exchanger made?
Dettson gives the SA-LT15 for units made in 2020 or later, and the SA-LCD15 from November 2024 on. For an older exchanger: compatibility on quotation.

Dettson lists it for HRVs and ERVs made from November 2024 on only.


The SA-LCD15 adds the humidity mode and recirculation; the SA-LT15 keeps it to one button. No control comes with a Dettson air exchanger: it’s sold separately.
Without it, compatibility is on quotation. We read it on the unit during the free estimate.
Book my free estimateTwo of Dettson’s three thermostats are communicating. It isn’t about the screen, it’s about the wires.
AirGreen × DETTSON
Dettson designs the furnaces and the controls that talk to them. AirGreen looks at your system with you and installs the right one. Each does what it does best.
The result: the right Dettson control for your system, chosen with you and installed by AirGreen. Price on quotation.
Figures from Dettson’s manuals and data sheets. A “—” means the question doesn’t apply to that product.
| Criterion | R02P032 | R02P034 | R02P033 | SA-LCD15 | SA-LT15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Communicating thermostat | Communicating thermostat | 2-stage Wi-Fi thermostat | Digital air exchanger control | Air exchanger control |
| Connection | ClimateTalk, 4 wires | ClimateTalk, 4 wires (R, C, 1, 2) | Conventional 24 V | 2 x 3 in box | 2 x 3 in box |
| Display | 3.5 in colour | Touch, LED | Touch buttons | Digital | One button |
| Wi-Fi and app | No | No | Yes: Smart Life, Google Home, Amazon Echo | No | No |
| Setpoint | 40–99 °F | 41–95 °F | 5–37 °C (±0.5) | — | — |
| Humidity | Humidif. 20–50 %, dehumid. 40–95 % | Setpoint 20–100 %, dehumid. | No | Humidity mode | No |
| Dual fuel | Yes | Yes | On quotation | — | — |
| Schedules | Week, M–F / S–S or day by day; 4 periods | 1-day, 5+2, 5+1+1, 7-day; 2 or 4 periods | 7-day, 5+2 or 1-day | — | — |
| Ventilation modes | — | — | — | Economy 20/40, continuous, humidity, recirculation, off | Intermittent 20/40, low speed, 20/40/60 min timer, standby |
| For | Chinook, Supreme (ClimateTalk) | Chinook, Supreme (manual menus) | Chinook, Chinook Compact, Supreme; 24 V systems | HRVs/ERVs made from Nov. 2024 | HRVs/ERVs made from 2020 |
| Dettson warranty (parts) | 5 yrs res. / 1 yr comm. | 5 yrs res. / 1 yr comm. | 5 yrs res. / 1 yr comm. | On quotation | On quotation |
| Document | Manual X00493 Rev. B | Manual X00507 Rev. A | Manual X00499 Rev. D | SA-LCD15 data sheet | SA-LT15 data sheet |
Dettson gives the R02P032 range in °F only. Dual fuel on the R02P033 isn’t mentioned in its manual: on quotation.
Dettson warranty policy X42016, revision AF, read October 14, 2026.
Checked on each programme’s own site on October 14, 2026. A heat pump grant doesn’t cover a thermostat.
No Dettson model on the list of certified smart thermostats.
The smart thermostat rebate works from a list of eligible devices: Dettson isn’t on it (April and October 2026 lists).
The compatible devices shown are Honeywell Home, Mysa and Sinopé.
Hydro-Québec’s programme covers heat pumps, not thermostats or controls.
No. It’s a conventional 24 V Wi-Fi thermostat: its manual (X00499 Rev. D) describes RC, R, W, Y, G, Y2, W2 and C terminals, with no ClimateTalk. Dettson’s ClimateTalk thermostats are the R02P032 and R02P034.
Only the R02P033, with the Smart Life app, Google Home and Amazon Echo. The R02P032 and R02P034 are wired (ClimateTalk) with no Wi-Fi.
Check the terminals behind your current thermostat with the power off: four terminals marked R, C, 1 and 2 mean ClimateTalk. Letters such as W, Y, G or O/B mean a conventional system. Otherwise, we check it at the free estimate.
Both are ClimateTalk and handle dual fuel. The R02P032 has a 3.5 in colour screen, humidification from 20 to 50% and dehumidification from 40 to 95%; it’s the one named in the Chinook modulating guide. The R02P034 has an LED touchscreen, a 20 to 100% humidity setpoint and a filter reminder.
The R02P034 manual gives 100 feet at most between the thermostat and the indoor unit, over 4 wires.
It depends on the build year: SA-LT15 for HRVs and ERVs made in 2020 or later, SA-LCD15 for units made from November 2024 on. Before 2020, compatibility is on quotation.
No. Dettson states that no wall control is included when you buy an air exchanger.
No, its manual has no humidity control. For humidity, it’s the R02P032 or R02P034 on a ClimateTalk system.
Under policy X42016 (Rev. AF): 5 years on parts for residential use, 1 year commercial, from installation. Labour isn’t covered. For the SA-LCD15 and SA-LT15 controls: on quotation.
Dettson’s warranty policy doesn’t ask for registration on these products. The registration that adds 2 years is for GREE units.
Not as of October 14, 2026: no Dettson model is ENERGY STAR certified or on Énergir’s list, Hilo doesn’t list them, and LogisVert covers heat pumps.
Price on quotation. The on-site estimate is free: we look at your system and suggest the right control.
No question matches. Write to us or call 514 316-2973.
ClimateTalk furnace, conventional system or air exchanger: we come and look, then suggest the Dettson control that fits. Free on-site estimate.
Sources checked on October 14, 2026
Price on quotation · free quotation
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Thermostats and air exchanger controls: open each model’s product page. Price on quotation.