Wires questions
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Wires questions
Hello all experts: I recenty bought a new Honeywell thermostat to replace my old GE thermostat. My heating system is using heat pump with multistage. How do I connect the wires?
The exising wires terminals are:
O R T G Y X2 B U W
The Honeywell thermostat terminals are:
C G Y O/B RC R AUX E L
I took pictures but I don't see anywhere I can attach them. Please advise!
Thanks/Ben
The exising wires terminals are:
O R T G Y X2 B U W
The Honeywell thermostat terminals are:
C G Y O/B RC R AUX E L
I took pictures but I don't see anywhere I can attach them. Please advise!
Thanks/Ben
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Pictures can't be posted here. :-( so you will have to link us to a photo host site like image shack, or yahoo.
I'll do some checking and report back on hook up.
I'll do some checking and report back on hook up.
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Existing ...to..... New
O -------O/B
R -------R/RC (Make sure the jumper is there)
T ------Not used.
G--------G
U ------ Not sure what this is???? Never heard of U
W-------W
Y--------Y
B-------C
X2 ----- Aux, Jumper to E
That what I got figured so far.. I'll wait till I see the photo.
O -------O/B
R -------R/RC (Make sure the jumper is there)
T ------Not used.
G--------G
U ------ Not sure what this is???? Never heard of U
W-------W
Y--------Y
B-------C
X2 ----- Aux, Jumper to E
That what I got figured so far.. I'll wait till I see the photo.
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I am afraid of making mistake so I haven't installed the new thermostat, I have attached a link to view the pictures. Please advise!
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Yep, I was right of what I posted last time.
O -------O/B
R -------R/RC (Make sure the jumper is there)
G--------G
W-------W
Y--------Y
B-------C
X2 ----- Aux, Jumper to E
Make sure you follow the set up menu to match your system.
O -------O/B
R -------R/RC (Make sure the jumper is there)
G--------G
W-------W
Y--------Y
B-------C
X2 ----- Aux, Jumper to E
Make sure you follow the set up menu to match your system.
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The new thermostat doesn't come with a jumper from Aux to E, so I started without jumper, the heat pump runs with heat air blowing but the screen shows "Aux Heat On". Is this normal?
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What is the model # of t-stat do you have?
Aux may come on depending on what temp you are set at and room temp.. Aux will come on to "help" the heat pump get going.. once it gets going the Aux will shut off.
Aux may come on depending on what temp you are set at and room temp.. Aux will come on to "help" the heat pump get going.. once it gets going the Aux will shut off.
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Where do I see the handler model number?
180 0 Gas or oil heat: use this setting if you ahve a gas or oil heating system.
1 Electric heat: use this setting if you have an electric heating system.
240 5 Gas or oil furnace: Standard gas/oil furnace.
9 Electric furnace: Electric heating systems.
3 Hot water or high-efficiency furnace: Hot water system or gas furnace.
1 Gas/oil steam or gravity system: Steam or gravity heat systems.
Should I setup 180 at 1 and 240 at 9?
Thanks/Ben
180 0 Gas or oil heat: use this setting if you ahve a gas or oil heating system.
1 Electric heat: use this setting if you have an electric heating system.
240 5 Gas or oil furnace: Standard gas/oil furnace.
9 Electric furnace: Electric heating systems.
3 Hot water or high-efficiency furnace: Hot water system or gas furnace.
1 Gas/oil steam or gravity system: Steam or gravity heat systems.
Should I setup 180 at 1 and 240 at 9?
Thanks/Ben
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There should be a sticker on the air handler itself.. will have the Model # on it.
Yes, my bad.. 180 should be 1
I like 240 at 3, cuz if you turn on Emergeny heat, the heating strip/fan come on avg 9 times an hour... annoying.. 3 will only run about 3 times an hour.
Yes, my bad.. 180 should be 1
I like 240 at 3, cuz if you turn on Emergeny heat, the heating strip/fan come on avg 9 times an hour... annoying.. 3 will only run about 3 times an hour.
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Air Handler is a unit that where the blower, indoor coil, electric element and controls are at.. it's either in the basement, attic, closet or garage where the return and supply ductwork connects to.
If you have gas heat back up, then you have a furnace.
I am guessing you have electric heat..
If you have gas heat back up, then you have a furnace.
I am guessing you have electric heat..
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I saw a box, not sure it is, I am going to take pictures on it.
I also saw the copper pipes that comes out from the heatpump unit to the wall has ice after I turned the system to cooling (heatpump runs but the furnish doesn't blow). I will also take pictures to show you. Thanks for being so helpful and patient!
I also saw the copper pipes that comes out from the heatpump unit to the wall has ice after I turned the system to cooling (heatpump runs but the furnish doesn't blow). I will also take pictures to show you. Thanks for being so helpful and patient!
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Like I said, I'll wait for the pictures to come, and also the model # off of the unit...
To make the terms clear,
-Furnace use gas or oil for heat.
-Air Handler use electric and/or Heat Pump.
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Thanks for so patient! I took the pictures including the outside and inside of my furnace and the heatpump incase it is helpful. Please let me know any other pictures you think will be helpful. Thanks so much.
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No, still has no air blowing inside with cooling system. Also there is no air blowing inside when switch to Fan-On.
I am glad that the heatpump is not the problem, at least.
How can I check to findout where the problem is on relay, motor or others?
The transformer is hot. The heatpump runs in heating system even the inside temperature goes up to the setting temperature.
I am glad that the heatpump is not the problem, at least.
How can I check to findout where the problem is on relay, motor or others?
The transformer is hot. The heatpump runs in heating system even the inside temperature goes up to the setting temperature.
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Yes, the fan in the air handler blows in heating system.
The heatpump runs in both heating and cooling system and even when I turn the thermostat to "Fan-on".
The air handler makes the noise of electric when it is not able to blow.
Please don't tell me it is odd, that scares me
I wish you could point me to the right problem.
How many fans are there in the air handler?
The heatpump runs in both heating and cooling system and even when I turn the thermostat to "Fan-on".
The air handler makes the noise of electric when it is not able to blow.
Please don't tell me it is odd, that scares me

How many fans are there in the air handler?
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Ok, we got fan in heat mode.
Ok, the outdoor unit runs in both heat and cooling.
Does it only do it when you turn the fan ON, and/or on cool?
There is only one fan in the system.
Sounds like your motor winding for the cool/fan speed has gone out.
Give me the model # off the tag on Picture #7. I am going to see if I can find anything on line on it, and help you change blower speed.
The heatpump runs in both heating and cooling system and even when I turn the thermostat to "Fan-on".
The air handler makes the noise of electric when it is not able to blow.
Please don't tell me it is odd, that scares me
I wish you could point me to the right problem.
How many fans are there in the air handler?

How many fans are there in the air handler?
Sounds like your motor winding for the cool/fan speed has gone out.
Give me the model # off the tag on Picture #7. I am going to see if I can find anything on line on it, and help you change blower speed.
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The air handler makes the noise of electric when it is not able to blow.
Does it only do it when you turn the fan ON, and/or on cool?
Yes, the noise is on when I turn the fan-on and cooling.
Where is the model #? Do you mean it is on one of these 5 yellow tag? I am going to look at them.
The air handler makes the noise of electric when it is not able to blow.
Does it only do it when you turn the fan ON, and/or on cool?
Yes, the noise is on when I turn the fan-on and cooling.
Where is the model #? Do you mean it is on one of these 5 yellow tag? I am going to look at them.
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The model # is BGWE630G1F04
Now the time is 4:40pm. I set the temperature to 72 at 5pm, now the thermostat shows the inside temp is 69. The heatpump runs, the noise electric noise comes on, the thermostat shows Aux Heat On but there is no blowing.
Now the time is 4:40pm. I set the temperature to 72 at 5pm, now the thermostat shows the inside temp is 69. The heatpump runs, the noise electric noise comes on, the thermostat shows Aux Heat On but there is no blowing.
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Ok, I tried to find your air handler on line, and no luck.
Take the cover off, and power OFF! Feel the fan motor to see if it's HOT.. Also, try to spin the blower cage to see if it spins freely.
Take the cover off, and power OFF! Feel the fan motor to see if it's HOT.. Also, try to spin the blower cage to see if it spins freely.
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The motor may be over heating on you.. Hot like you can keep your hands on the motor?
I looked around with the new #, and still no go.. The air handler is old, and going to be hard for me to find anything.
Are you good with an electric meter to check power?
I looked around with the new #, and still no go.. The air handler is old, and going to be hard for me to find anything.
Are you good with an electric meter to check power?
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You are going to need to find the wire the feeds the fan motor from the board/relay. Since I am going blind, you will have to look for it.
If you feel uneasy about it, look on back of the blower door, and there should be something glued on back for the control/wire set up.
If this out of your ball park, then best to call for service.
If you feel uneasy about it, look on back of the blower door, and there should be something glued on back for the control/wire set up.
If this out of your ball park, then best to call for service.
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I don't know anyone out there. I am from Minnesota, so couldn't help ya there.
I'd ask a neighbor/family or friends who they would suggest. I take it the equipment was already there when you got the house?
I'd ask a neighbor/family or friends who they would suggest. I take it the equipment was already there when you got the house?