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We’re somewhat handy around the house. My husband has installed a ceiling fan in the past… Is installing a programmable thermostat doable for the weekend handyman? Any specialized tools or knowledge required? We have a digital thermostat installed already, it’s just not programmable.
November 19, 2009 at 1:40 pm
It is super easy. I installed one in under 10 minutes with just a screwdriver, and I had never done it before. All of the wires are supposed to be color-coded as are the connections on the thermostat.
November 19, 2009 at 1:51 pm
First make sure you have a thermostat that will work with your kind of heat. (gas, electric, heat pump) Then turn of the power to your unit so you do not blow the transformer. You will need a small straight blade screwdriver and then just follow the directions.
November 19, 2009 at 2:17 pm
It is as simple as removing the old thermostat from the wall, disconnecting the wires and reinstalling the wires to the new thermostat. The wires and terminal (screws) should be color coded.
November 19, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Before disconecting the old one put some mawsking tape on the wires and write what they went to and read the instructions on the new thermostat.
November 19, 2009 at 3:45 pm
It is a simple job, just read the directions that come with the Thermostat.
November 19, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Read the directions. No special tools needed.
November 19, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I did it. It was quick and the directions were simple. I only needed a screw driver.