Electromechanical Themostat Installation

If you are tired of heating an empty house while you are away, you should consider an electromechanical thermostat installation project. An electromechanical thermostat allows you to program and control the temperature. They are very easy to operate and work with most types of gas, oil and electric heating systems. Installing an electromechanical thermostat can save you money when you are away from home by not heating or cooling your house. In about an hour’s time, the thermostat installation project will be complete.

Materials Needed:

• Programmable thermostat
• Drill
• Level
• Screwdriver
• Pencil
• Tape
• Safety goggles

Basic Installation Steps

Because all models vary slightly, consult your manufacturer’s instruction thoroughly before beginning. These instructions detail how to install your new thermostat in the same place on the wall as a replacement for your current thermostat. These are the basic steps:

Step 1-Turn Off Power

Turn off the power supply to the current thermostat.

Step 2-Remove Thermostat

Remove the old thermostat and its wall plate. Use caution when handling the thermostat, as many older ones contain mercury. Check with your local recyclers for disposal instructions.

Step 3-Label and Tie Wires

Depending on whether your heating and cooling systems are separate or one unit, they will have either two or four wires. Label each wire with the letter assigned to its current terminal and note where they were attached on the old thermostat. Tie them into a knot or tape them to the wall to prevent them from falling into the wall.

Step 4-Install Wall Plate

If your new thermostat has a wall plate, install it. If you need to drill new holes, use a level to mark the whole placement.

Step 5-Connect Wires

Carefully follow the instructions that came with your thermostat for connecting the wires. In most cases, the lettering should match your older thermostat’s connections and you should connect the wires at this time. If the lettering does not match, consult the instruction manual and note the colors of the wires to figure out the correct terminals. If your unit includes a battery, install it now.

Step 5-Mount Wall Plate

Mount the thermostat to the wall plate.

Step 6-Restore Power

Restore power and program your new thermostat. 

It is just that easy to begin saving money and enjoy the comfort of a better regulated heating and cooling system. Gather the supplies and get started on this project now.