All About Thermostats; The Brain of Your HVAC System

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Season: 3

Episode: 114

Episode Title: All About Thermostats; The Brain of Your HVAC System

Episode Summary:

Contractor John walks you through a discussion about your home thermostat and how installing a Smart Thermostat will help you save money.

Also, the regular segments, the prepping for Jeopardy fact of the week, and the tip of the week to ya.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

5 Wire Thermostat Wiring (Any HVAC Device – Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Furnaces, etc.)

• Red wire for power (24V).
• White wire for heating (connected to W or W1 terminal).
• Green wire for fans.
• Blue or yellow wire for cooling (connected to Y).
• Black wire for “C” or “Common” wire.

Consumer Reports The Best Smart Thermostats of 2022

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The Painted Tree Boutique/Makers Market

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