why do digital thermostats have both heat and cool settings, as opposed to a singular temperature control

Question

(e.g why does 70 degrees on “cool” feel colder than 70 degrees on “heat”)?

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Answer 1

The same reason why analogue thermostats have them. “Heat” turns on the furnace and “cool” turns on the AC unit. Which is the same reason why one feels colder than the other. On heat the thermostat is trying to reach its sets temperature so the vents are blowing hot air. On cool the opposite it happens. In order to reguajte the temperature of the whole house the thermostat is place away from vents. So a room may be cooler or warmer than the set temperature when the thermostat turns off.