Change Home Thermostat?
Question:At this moment, I have at home two (one downstairs and one upstairs) Honeywell Thermostat model: T8401C (Digital non-programmable), I would like to upgrade my old one for the Honeywell model TH8320U1008.
I was thinking to do the terminal connection myself, but I wonder if I took out the cables from the old one, and put it in the same way in the new one... it is going to work?
Answers:
If your unit is heat only, the thermostat should have two wires (red and white). If it has central air conditioning or is a heat pump, you will have more than two wires.
The terminals on the thermostats should be labeled with letters such as G, R, C etc. Some new thermostats come with labels so you can mark what wires go to what terminal which helps make the project easier.
yes. it's usually only 2 wires and they are usually color coded
befor you buy, take off the cover from the old one and see how many wires you have. Write down the connector designation and color of wire, then go to the store and match it up with the new one. You may have a two three or four wire unit. air or no air? Is the white wire on the W connector? Is there a strap between two connectors?
Just read the instructions, if you can't figure it out, call a pro!
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The new ones, particularly if you buy them in a DIY-oriented place like Lowes or Home Depot, always come with very easy instructions. There are not many wires and they take you through the wiring step by step.
Do the connections yourself. Just turn the power off the the furnaces first. If you can use a screwdriver and follow instructions you'll figure if out. However, if you can afford to go pick up $300 worth of thermostats you might as well let a professional do it. That way if something breaks you'll have someone to yell at. Good luck.
You are dealing with low voltage. Turn the furnace switch off and follow the direction supplied. They usually give a toll free phone number to ask for help and advice. In general, the wires should be hooked up the same, but follow directions and/or call for aditional information. After intallation, turn the thermostate to a low setting and turn the furnace switch back on before you set the thermostate temerature. Follow directions.
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