04-23-2010, 12:07 AM
Last week I purchased a new thermostat for to replace the old one. It is part of my remodeling project on my home. I haven't tried to install it yet, and want to know if it is difficult to install?
04-23-2010, 12:07 AM
05-26-2010, 01:42 AM
This is so easy to install a thermostat yourself
First you must disconnect and remove the old thermostat, being mindful as to the number and colors of the wires.
* Shut off power to the furnace. You will find a circuit breaker or fuse that controls the furnace in the electrical service panel or fuse box. Find it and turn the circuit off by turning the circuit breaker to the "off" position or unscrewing the fuse.
* Remove the old thermostat and expose the old wires.
* It is a good idea to take a digital picture of the wires as they were connected to the original thermostat.
* Disconnect the wires but be careful not to let them fall into the wall!
* If they are not colored, label them as to which terminal they were connected.
* Remove the old thermostat mounting plate from the wall.
First you must disconnect and remove the old thermostat, being mindful as to the number and colors of the wires.
* Shut off power to the furnace. You will find a circuit breaker or fuse that controls the furnace in the electrical service panel or fuse box. Find it and turn the circuit off by turning the circuit breaker to the "off" position or unscrewing the fuse.
* Remove the old thermostat and expose the old wires.
* It is a good idea to take a digital picture of the wires as they were connected to the original thermostat.
* Disconnect the wires but be careful not to let them fall into the wall!
* If they are not colored, label them as to which terminal they were connected.
* Remove the old thermostat mounting plate from the wall.
06-04-2010, 06:34 AM
You can install in the same way as explained but be careful.If you pay full attention when you are uninstalling the old one then you will be able to install easily the new one quickly and safely.
06-23-2010, 09:23 PM
Alexrock23's suggestion on taking a digital picture of the wires when connected is a good idea. It's such a simple thing to do, but something most of us don't even think about doing. I'll have to keep this in mind when I need to replace my thermostat.