Is there some do-it-yourself kit or something?
2006-08-28 19:08:26 · 10 answers · asked by unitedf1rst 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
For those of you who need a motive, the AC thermostat is in a room where my grandma sleeps and I do not want to wake her when I change the air condition settings.
2006-08-28 19:18:25 · update #1
Yes you can. If you live in Ontario, you can actually get the kit for the AC for free from Ontario Hydro One (our provincial utility). It's just a simple matter of logging into your AC unit from anywhere in the world. I'm not sure if it's avaliable where you live, but here's a little info on it. http://hydroone.apogee.net/smartstat/
2006-08-28 23:31:52 · answer #1 · answered by scubabob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short answer...Not easily.
Long answer...check out home hvac automation systems. You're going to, at the very least, have to replace your present thermostat with one that can be programmed and networked...either to your computer or to a home automation system.
If you feel up to replacing the thermostat, you can just go to home depot or lowes and get a digital programmable thermostat that you can program different settings for different times of the day. Set it up to change the temperature around Grandma's bedtime and there you have it.
2006-08-29 21:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by Trid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely you can.
However, you could also just move the thermostat and it would be a lot easier. That's a guarantee. You could also get a programmable thermostat and program it to change settings throughout the day/week so you don't have to change them. Available at any hardware store.
2006-08-29 02:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by jeffo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the easiest way is to use power line carrier or as its more commonly called X10. Go to X10.com andbuy the relay and software needed.
2006-08-29 07:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by daveinsurprise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes u can, BUT, not sure you want to spend the money to have it wired and the CAD programs u need to run it. Many school districts use this method
2006-08-29 02:15:15 · answer #5 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think there's a kit out there. it's very possible, but you'll have to do a some hacking and modding to get it to work.
2006-08-29 02:15:11 · answer #6 · answered by the redcuber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to use a home automation system. X10 (www.x10.com) offers a lot of home automation/security products.
2006-08-29 02:14:12 · answer #7 · answered by cman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I 'm not shore if your computer can get AC from it.
2006-08-29 02:25:24 · answer #8 · answered by my chemical romance gurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of that, why can't you do it yourself???
2006-08-29 02:13:42 · answer #9 · answered by Ace 9010 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i have seen it
2006-08-29 10:56:11 · answer #10 · answered by salsa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋