I would like to replace my very old thermostat with a new programmable one. Is it really hard, can I do it myself, and is it really worth it?
2007-02-10 06:34:55 · 5 answers · asked by SJM620 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is very easy. There are only a few low-voltage wires. The thermostats come with very clear directions to mount it on wall and to customize the program for your own schedule.
If you use a big setback during the day when you are not home and at night when you are in bed (and a really low temperature for when you are on vacation) they will pay for themselves in a year. You also could get a major discount from your electric or gas company that makes it close to free to purchase.
2007-02-10 06:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be an easy set up. It depends on how many wires are coming from your furnace/ a/c unit. The terminals on the thermostat should read r, w,g, y, R is the power leg from your furnace- generally the red wire. W is the heating lead from your furnace, generally the white lead. G is the blower circuit - generally the green stat wire. and Y is the cooling lead- usually the blue or yellow wire.
The hard part is to program your t stat and that differes from stat to stat- just follow the directions in the instructions.
2007-02-10 06:42:02 · answer #2 · answered by avengergt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is extremely easy. I have installed several over the years from several different manufactures. If your original thermostat was installed correctly, the installers would have used color coded wiring. All of the kits that I have purchased in the past have included detailed instructions with color coding to match the preinstalled color coded wiring. I would suggest purchasing one with 7-day programming fuctionality. Installing this type of thermostat can save you substantial money, if you are routinely away from home for several hours a day and live in a warm climate area.
2016-05-25 03:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's really easy. Turn off the power (to be safe) using the circuit breaker, remove the old one, attach the new one. It's not a big deal.
2007-02-10 06:42:42 · answer #4 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its simple. if you need help , you can ask me before you fix.
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2007-02-10 06:50:04 · answer #5 · answered by kumaresan_99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋