Looking for replacement options for carrier thermostat
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01-02-20, 05:59 PM
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Looking for replacement options for carrier thermostat
We have two carrier thermostats in our home that are about 15 years old and original to the house. In Ohio, we qualify for a $75 rebate to replace them. I want to get something that’s compatible with Amazon Alexa that also works with some an app. There’s plenty of fancy new thermostats for sale, but some require batteries whereas mine does not. I’d like one where I can just hook in the two wires currently connected to my current carrier thermostats and be good to go. Recommendations? Links are to picks of the current unit.
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#3
01-02-20, 08:22 PM
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That's a Carrier communicating thermostat. (cftchccpuisa2-gen) Early edition I believe.
Check out this thread. It will give you an idea what the control looks like if it has one.
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Check out this thread. It will give you an idea what the control looks like if it has one.
replacing-carrier-thermostat-with-nest.
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01-02-20, 09:57 PM
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Thanks guys for pointing me out in the right direction. There must be something wireless going on. There are only two wires to control heat, A/C, fan, as well as signal when the filter needs replacement. And those two wires only seem to provide power to the thermostat.
#6
01-03-20, 10:27 PM
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Those two wires carry power to the thermostat and allow control signals to pass back thru them to either an EIM or directly into the Carrier control board.
#7
01-07-21, 02:17 PM
BlackOnBlack - did you every find a smart thermostat that would be compatible with your older thermostats? I have the same set up, and I would like to upgrade to a smart thermostat as well. Thanks!
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01-07-21, 04:51 PM
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I never did. I was hoping to find something that would have an app as well as work with my Alexa devices but have yet to find something. Let me know if you do.
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01-07-21, 05:35 PM
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There is nothing that will directly replace that thermostat. It is a digitally communicating thermostat.
As previously asked...... what is at the other end of the wire. In other words.... what is at the air handler/furnace end. You will either have a dedicated communicating system that aftermarket will never work with or you will have an EIM (electronic interface module) that could be bypassed.
As previously asked...... what is at the other end of the wire. In other words.... what is at the air handler/furnace end. You will either have a dedicated communicating system that aftermarket will never work with or you will have an EIM (electronic interface module) that could be bypassed.
