How Do You Wire A Room Thermostat?
A room thermostat is the means of controlling your heating and air conditioning system. Low voltage (24 volt) wiring runs between the thermostat and the furnace. Typically there are several individual wires contained in a cable. Each of these wires controls a specific function (heating, air conditioning, fan, etc). While it may seem complicated to wire a thermostat to a furnace, it is a fairly straightforward process that an average homeowner with home improvement skills can accomplish. Turn off the power to your furnace and thermostat. Either turn the switch off on the outside of the furnace cabinet or turn the breaker off in the circuit breaker panel. String a thermostat cable from your furnace’s control board to the location your thermostat will be. Use a fish tape to pull the wire through the wall. This will allow you to not have to remove drywall to install the wire. Leave 6 inches of excess wire near the thermostat and at the control board of the furnace. Mount the wall plate for
