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A Homeowner’s Guide to Installing a Smart Thermostat

A smart thermostat can be a great investment for your home to help you save money on your energy bills throughout the year. If you’ve never installed a thermostat before, it may seem like a big endeavor. By following the step-by-step guide that we’re going to go over below, you can successfully install your own smart thermostat and enjoy reaping the benefits that it can provide for your budget.

Turn Off Your HVAC System

The very first step that you need to take when it comes to installing a smart thermostat is to turn off the power to your thermostat. While the wires going to your thermostat are very low voltage and will not cause you any physical harm, you can damage your HVAC system if live wires end up touching one another. When you’re at your panel box, make sure that you check all of the breakers to ensure that you’re shutting them off for your entire HVAC system. Some homes may have multiple breakers, while others may only have one.

Start Disassembling Your Old Thermostat

Next, you want to pop off the faceplate of your existing thermostat. Most of these are just held in by compression and will come right off when you push in on their sides. Take a picture of the wiring at your thermostat so that you understand how to hook it back up when installing your new smart thermostat. Now, go ahead and remove the wiring and unscrew the backplate from the wall.

Assemble and Install Your Smart Thermostat

Go ahead and grab the backplate for your new smart thermostat and hold it up to the wall. You’ll need to screw it in securely to a stud or use screw anchors. Pull out that picture you took and reconnect all the wiring the same way. Next, you want to pop on the new faceplate for your smart thermostat. Lastly, turn the power at your breakers back on, and your smart thermostat should start automatically.

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