How Do You Install A Programmable Electric Thermostat?
Programmable electric thermostats are nothing more than complicated “switches” that turn your furnace on and off. They operate on low voltage, which means the power to them is either from batteries or from the furnace control board. When the programmable thermostat senses that the temperature has gotten cooler in the home, it closes the circuit and enables the furnace to turn on. When the temperatures rises to a certain point, it opens the circuit and the furnace turns off. Being programmable, they have the ability to automatically adjust the temperature setting up and down depending on how you program it. This can save a lot of money in energy costs. Another benefit is that it is easy to install a programmable electric thermostat. Turn off the power to the furnace. Locate your circuit breaker panel and turn off the breaker that controls the furnace. Remove the old thermostat from the wall. Most thermostats come off their respective wall plate with gentle pulling pressure. Disconnect t
