I have an older round thermostat for my oil-burning heating system, and I just bought a digital model on clearance. I've changed light fixtures, installed ceiling fans, and done some other simple electrical work. Will I be able to change this thermostat easily? Anything I should watch out for? Or, any handy tips?Is changing a heating thermostat as easy as changing a light fixture?You should be able to handle a thermostat. Heat only, two wires.
Heat/cool ,4 wires. There should be a jumper that goes from RC to RH, on some models. But, White to W terminal, Red to R terminal (Jumper to RH and RC) Green to G terminal and yellow or blue to the Y terminal. Level and secure to wall with anchors. Read instructions on t-stat for any specifics, but basically that is it. Change 1 wire at a time from thermostat to thermostat. Shut off power to oil burner before starting.Is changing a heating thermostat as easy as changing a light fixture?Very easy.
There's one red wire, and one white wire. (If you have central a/c, there will be an additional yellow wire.)
Follow the schematic in the instructions for the correct placement of the wires.Is changing a heating thermostat as easy as changing a light fixture?If the thermostat is modern, it will accommodate both heating and cooling and will include a clock for night setbacks. So I'd say it's about twice as complicated as an ordinary fixture, closer to a dual-switched circuit. But there are detailed directions in the box. I am sure that if you follow them carefully, you will have no trouble.Is changing a heating thermostat as easy as changing a light fixture?It is not too bad. Hold then new one up while you take the old one off, see where the wires go into the old and put in the same place on the new. it is pretty basic, but you definately want to pay attention.Is changing a heating thermostat as easy as changing a light fixture?easy....just pay close attention to the wire color and the terminal screw label..... i.e..... there will be a white wire and it is attached to the screw marked W on the thermostat... write it down!Is changing a heating thermostat as easy as changing a light fixture?Just one thing to know the thermostat that you are going to remove may have a Mercury switch in it that you do not want to throw in the garbage.It should be taken to a hazardous material waste station or maybe your heating oil supplier will take it and dispose of it.If it has a Mercury switch it have a small glass bulb with silver liquid[Mercury] in it.Is changing a heating thermostat as easy as changing a light fixture?yes... be sure to mark the wires to corresponding position on the old one and try to plan how you'll install the new one BEFORE removing the old one (make a sketch if necessary and denote the colors of wire). pretty straightforward but plan the installation first to avoid rework.
