How to Install a Thermostat

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Installing a programmable thermostat is a small job that can have a big impact on your monthly heating and cooling bills.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, using a programmable thermostat can help you save about 10 percent on your monthly heating and cooling bills. The thermostat installation takes less than an hour, and with many models available for under $25, you can usually recoup the initial expenditure after only one season of use.

Installing a programmable thermostat will often result in increased savings on heating bills because these devices can be set to automatically adjust the temperature based on the time of day and occupancy, so you aren’t paying to heat or cool the home when no one is home. Some may prefer to hire a professional thermostat installation company, especially for a programmable thermostat installation, but keep in mind that learning how to install a thermostat helps keep costs down.

Before You Start Your Thermostat Installation

It’s necessary to inspect the existing thermostat and the wires that run from the furnace to the thermostat in order to determine whether the current setup is suitable for a programmable thermostat, or if an additional wire is needed.

If the goal is to install a standard non-programmable device, then this inspection can be used to familiarize yourself with the wiring of the thermostat and exactly where it needs to connect to the furnace.

Also, take the time to measure the hole behind the thermostat to ensure that the replacement thermostat is large enough or has a big enough faceplate to cover the hole.