Many older homes have outdated thermostats in which you turn a knob to set it.The old thermostats can cause heating and cooling bills to go up.If you want to cut your energy costs and also regulate the temperature in your home, you should upgrade to a digital thermostat.If you have a digital thermostat, you will be able to keep an even temperature throughout the day.Learning how to install a digital thermostat is a simple home improvement that can save you money and make your home more comfortable.
Step 1: Purchase a thermostat from a hardware store.
Step 2: Before you start installing a digital thermostat, turn off the power to your furnace.
Step 3: The thermostat cover needs to be removed.
Most of them pop off easily.
Step 4: The old thermostat needs to be removed from the wall and the screw terminals removed.
Step 5: Put masking tape on the wires so you know where to connect them to the new thermostat.
The old unit should have letters next to it.Place the tape over each spot with the letter on it.You can use the old ones if the screw holes line up.If needed, use a drill and dry wall mounts.
Step 6: The old location has a sub-base for your new thermostat.
Step 7: Attach the wires to the correct terminal on the wall.
Step 8: Put batteries in the thermostat.
Step 9: Attach the cover of the thermostat to the wall.
Step 10: You can turn on the power to the furnace.
Step 11: Experience how efficient the new digital thermostat is when you set the temperature to it.
If you have a digital thermostat, you can program in the desired temperature.It will regulate the temperature in your home and keep it there.