Intermatic 60-Minute Spring-Wound In-Wall Countdown Timer Switch for Easy Automation of Lights, Fans and Motors - FD60MWC

Michael Abdoll: Worked well.

United States on Dec 06, 2023

Todd Cory: These wind up timers are great. I installed them on heaters in our VRBO to stop the renters from leaving the heat on 24/7, often with the windows open (sigh). Now they automatically shut off after 4 hours. They are easy to install and super simple to use.

United States on Nov 24, 2023

Photoleif: Had one of this exact model in a previous residence and it worked for over 20 years. I have every expectation that this one will continue working for that long and likely both will work until the entire system is replaced for other reasons. This timer is simple to install (about ten minutes of actual install work) and simple to use (just turn the dial). If you need a timer that is really accurate, you may need to look into a digital one, since this relies on a spring and no amount of factory calibration will make it that accurate through its entire range, and make it stay that way for decades. I am using this strictly for DC continuity control.

What this does provide is a no-power, no-"smart" switch that works right every time, doesn't need your wifi password, doesn't need a subscription, doesn't lose its marbles if you have a power outage, doesn't send your data and usage habits to an aggregator... on and on.

I installed this in a junction box, even though in this application it only provides continuity for 24VDC to control a furnace fan. The spring tension also would tend to twist it out of drywall if it were not adequately secured, so a J-box is a good plan. It...

United States on Sep 26, 2023

Jonathan Wong: works as intended at a decent price

Canada on Jun 03, 2023

Royce B.: This is quieter than the old Dayton that I had. Cover fits with the Decor switch plate.

Canada on Sep 24, 2022

Amazon Customer: Works as it is suppose to

Canada on Jun 23, 2022

DMC: Easy to connect. I am using it as a timer for my gas fireplace replacing a standard wall switch. Be aware that you may need to enlarge any faceplate that goes around it, as the ones I had did not fit, and I had to dremel one. Otherwise works great.

Canada on Nov 10, 2021

Jen: It's a little noisy but works as it should

Canada on Dec 03, 2020

Eric Rosenberry: I just purchased this switch and installed it on my bathroom fan so that I could leave it running for a while after showering. Previously we have been doing this manually, but I usually leave the house right after showering in the AM and so the bathroom was getting mildew. Before buying this switch I bought an electronic timer to install however it turned out my electrical box did not have a neutral connection (as whoever installed my light/fan unit only ran the hot down to the switch box), so using this mechanically (spring) driven switch was the solution.

In general I would say the switch is reasonably well made. I see these same brand switches all over the place so they are extremely popular. It was annoying during the install to get the switch lined up in exactly the right spot so that the decora cover plate fit over it. I ended up installing it once with the switch not tightened into the electrical box (so it could move to the right place when I put on the cover), but then once I put the knob on the switch I realized it felt pretty loose and so I went back and tightened down the screws to hold it to the box (just guessing what the alignment should be). Really, the time...

United States on Jul 20, 2015

Mark42: Timer description matched the product exactly. The instructions list three different models of this timer switch. The difference between models only appears to be how the wires connect. The timer came with two screws to mount to the electric box, and two screws to make the wire connections. It also came with the timer plate and nut to fasten the plate, and the knob. Wire connections were easy, although you have to look closely to see the molded in "line" and "load" markings. Basically its black wire feed to the line connection, then the fan (or other device) to the load connection. Make neutral to neutral (white) and ground to ground (bare copper) connections as typical of any wall switch. And like the description says, "Supplied with a molded white time dial plate designed to fit either toggle or decorator style switch plates ". That means it only comes with the timer plate, but not a switch plate. (the time dial plate is the rectangle with the time marks on it. It fits a standard wall plate with large rectangular opening).

It works as it supposed to and seems accurate with its timeing. The knob was quite hard to turn the first time, but after a few days of use it has...

United States on Jun 03, 2013