How to Install a Honeywell Thermostat

[@WordofAdviceTV]

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[@komacaglass2508]

Thank you dearly 🥲

[@LIVING_IN_BASTROP]

I did not hear you say this, but does power need to be turned off for the A/C/thermostat?

[@TheOnlyonejeep]

@@LIVING_IN_BASTROP uh yes 24 volts stings a bit i worked around halo fire systems with metal detectors in a spinning mill in the 80s you get grounded you never forget it

[@sherri.]

Thank you so much for your step by step guide. I’m 64 and have never done electrical wiring before but with your help, I figured it out. I was stumped with the R jumper until you explained it. I patched, sanded, painted, drilled, connected wires, programmed the thermostat….AND IT WORKS!!! 😊

[@talishajefferson2920]

I just wanted to comment here and say I followed the instructions verbatim and I still can’t believe I did this on my own and trust me I had no idea what I was doing before. My thermostat is working thank you so much for this video. It was pretty easy to do with your instructions and your response to my questions.

[@GidgetGacey]

Oh good.. gives me hope I can do it too 😅

[@ItAintMeBabe99]

Great. Did you make your wall look like his ?

[@johnnybe7707]

Watched your video and it helped me install my new Honeywell thermostat! Couldn't find anyone else to do it. And I'm not a handy person by any stretch. Thank you for your post. Your explanations for precise and awesome.

[@tonysunshine5727]

God bless you!! After 40 mins of searching, I finally find the video I needed.

[@maryannmalanaphy1050]

Thank you! I just changed my own thermostat!! I would not have even attempted this task without your video.

[@gurl803]

Thank you so much for your video!! I installed my thermostat in 45 mins and saved $300!! You are awesome ❤

[@amberlyne331]

I attempted to do this by myself without help and it doesnt kick on my air so here I am 😂 thanks for the video!!! I see where I went wrong, I took the jumper out from r and rc. Huge help!

[@colindarroch5057]

This is awesome. He produced one of the rare videos that show how to connect the wires with the super tiny screws. You may have to buy a speacl screw driver.

[@MrChloebell27]

Who knew a simple jumper would solve a very frustrating afternoon, thanks so much for the video!

[@daddyfinley7590]

One of the best how to videos I've watched. You've been a big help. Thanks

[@IISyNaPsEsII]

You make this look so simple and yet when I first looked at all the wires I freaked out.

[@chrisdepuydt5]

Excellent video. Nice points on spreading the wires out and the "jumper". My thermostat was very old and it had a hard wired jumper. When I 1st looked at it, I was a bit confused but, it all made sense after watching this video. Great video. Nice job. Thanks!

[@WindOfTheWisp_Janine]

Thanks again for another excellent video! Getting ready to change mine & I always watch your videos before I tackle a new project! The best tutorials online!🙂

[@janetw8294]

Thank you! That was the thermostat that I bought, so you made it much less intimidating to install!!! Thanks!

[@coloredearth276]

Same here!

[@cgeffrardgeffrard7523]

Just used your video to help me change my thermostat. Thank you!!!!!!

[@noguchi.2237]

Thanks for the useful explanation about the jumper wire. Save the day.

[@gamewizardks]

As far as the wallplate, you can also toenail the screws into the drywall. For those not aware, toenailing is just the carpenter's term for screwing in diagonally. I found this works better than drilling them straight into the sheetrock. Thanks, Jay!

[@WordofAdviceTV]

That's a great suggestion, thank you Game Wizard!

[@higgout]

Never heard of toenailing before now. Learn something new every day.

[@teknotech]

Thanks for a nice clear video. If anyone had troubles while using a jeweler's screw driver, etc., those R and Rc screws are hard to turn. You will need a screwdriver with a small slotted bit, but a regular handle for leverage. I was messed up because I was using little screwdrivers to get into those little holes.

[@AmbersHouseDIY]

Something that really helps me get leverage when using those little screwdrivers is to put rubber gloves on. I just grab my dish gloves and it works like a charm.

[@JumpingThePicketFence]

Thanks for creating this video. I wasn’t exactly confident about installing a new thermostat. But I feel more comfortable now. Answer at the end for puzzle is 9 🙂

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Glad to hear the video helped! 9 is correct!! Thanks for watching until the end!

[@CC-um5cu]

Your video is spot on! I have a 4 wire the same configuration. Although I won't buy another Honeywell because after replacing 3 of them in 12 years I've had enough. My wire configuration doesn't have a C wire so can't use a Smart Thermostat without the hassle of getting and installing an PEK extender device. I rent so that won't fly. Will just but a LUX battery operated thermostat replacement. Blue wire in my case as in yours will go to the yellow position. Thank you!

[@TwistedLyfofTV]

How do you like the Lux? I moved into a house with one that I have nothing but problems with it. No matter what I say the temp on over 67 the unit doesn't kick on and the house gets up to 80. If I set it on any temp lower than 66, the house drops down to 52. I'm used to Honeywell and was considering replacing it with that.

[@CC-um5cu]

@@TwistedLyfofTV from the time I posted this until today it works great! No complaints yet.

[@chazrich4990]

Perfect video. Straightforward, clear, and DIY friendly. Thanks man. Hope you and the fam are enjoying Hawaii

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you Chaz! Yes, we are still enjoying Hawaii! 😄🤙🤙

[@johnsutter1497]

I enjoy watching you and your friends Ben and Reuben. You guys are very knowledgeable

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you John! We appreciate you watching. Ben and Reuben are great guys! 👍👍👍

[@MarkWomack11]

Your explanation about the jumper solved my problem. I couldn’t get heating and AC to both work, and now I see why. Thank you!

[@jarylosrodriguez2114]

I can’t get cooling and heating to work at the same time

[@alimahdavi01]

I really enjoy watching all of your videos on KZbin. Thanks and keep on doing good job.

[@authoranitadavis1205]

Thank you for this video. It just helped me to successfully install my new thermostat.

[@Ybarra117]

Great video, thank you for the help! I was able to switch out our old thermostat no problem thanks to you🙌🏽

[@Lets_go_already]

The thermostat was installed on the first try. Thank you so much for this video!🎉🎉

[@TommyG11814]

Great stuff I just bought this exact state and putting it in this weekend. Love your channel.

[@higgout]

Awesome video bud. I will be installing the same thermostat in my mother-in-law's home. Your video help me a lot thank you.

[@willsomali5981]

Thank you for helping me to save time and money…

[@amygin2354]

Thank you so much! Your videos are awesome! Very thorough but also easy to understand😊

[@mordechailevinson8646]

Thanks it was helpful.... I'm surprised you didn't take 10 seconds & quickly run thru the programing.... It might be easy for you but not so easy for lots of people....

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Glad to hear it was helpful! I didn't go over the programming since I have a whole video dedicated to how to program a thermostat. I suppose I should have mentioned that in the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6bRaXuAnbJmnpY

[@jorgecampa57]

Excellent work on this tutorial, you make everything very easy to accomplish with your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@kimlovely81]

Thank you for this video! It home me fix my AC issue. I am so grateful❤️🤗

[@TimmieTennis]

Great video, well done, reconnected some wires (green and blue) that contractor had mixed up, and gas furnace works perfectly, saved me a lot of trouble. Thx.

[@colonelradec5956]

legend 😂 your a great teacher. didn't yell at me or even hit me with a ruler, nice lol

[@cory9919]

Thanks man good stuff. Now to wait and see if it was the old thermostat that was bad or my heating unit lol

[@michaelsalesky7372]

Thanks for the explanation in your video it really helped me with mine

[@lisalee-lee235]

Excellent tutorial, super helpful! Thank you so much!!! 👍👍

[@WordofAdviceTV]

You're welcome!! Glad to hear that the video was helpful!

[@tj_gsomething_]

I just installed an Ecobee 4 in my home and I HIGHLY recommend it! It required a C-wire and has a handy converter if you don't have one. It would make a great video for you to install.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you for the recommendation Tj!

[@dankelley9361]

I would like to see how a converter would add a “c” wire if one didn’t exist!

[@tj_gsomething_]

@@dankelley9361 ecobee makes a "power extender kit" that ranges from $12 to $25 depending on where you buy it. Here's instructions on how to install it for all you non C-wire people. The instructions show it for a Ecobee thermostat. But it can be used on other thermostats just as easily. support.ecobee.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009155051-Installing-your-ecobee-thermostat-with-the-Power-Extender-Kit-no-C-wire-

[@victormendoza6306]

Thank you very much for teaching how to work and replace parts in the heater And enjoy with your family your vacation

[@AnaGonzalez-ww9jc]

Thank you so much for your video!!! I was able to install my thermostat yay!!!

[@italianballbreaker]

Cut and dry 👍🏻 straight to the point 👍🏻 thank you 👍🏻

[@MissMumu05]

Thanks sooo much!!!! After browsing through many videos yours is the one that had the 4 wire thing and I was finally able to do it 😬 I didn’t know where to put the blue wire 🙊🙈

[@jaeashleystewart9326]

Stick the blue wire into the B slot. "B" is for blue.

[@Uncle_Baby_Billy]

​@jaeashleystewart9326 this guy put it in yellow

[@amybrown1550]

Thank you!! Your video has been a HUGE help. Well done! Thank you again. Amy

[@orianaclaudio1176]

Thanks!! You just helped us with our thermostat

[@Jon-hx7pe]

TIP FOR THE NOVICE: Honeywell t-stats out of the box short cycle the hell out of heating equipment. The setup instructions say reduce cycles per hour from 5 or 6 to 3 when using a condensing furnace or hot water, but really it should always be reduced. Some of the retail honeywells don't have an explicit cycles per hour setting, it's rolled into equipment type -> for that, in the settings menu, select high efficiency furnace even if yours is mid or low efficiency. This does not apply to heatpumps - there's no compressor cph setting on the retail models.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

That is very good to know! Thank you for sharing the tip!

[@JohnnyBLC]

Thank you! HVAC guy wanted $350 to do that! Thermostat was $33 at Home Despot!

[@stefflcus]

THANK YOU. Detailed and helpful.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome!

[@Cfrank81]

Thank you! I was able to change my house thermostat

[@zelanteproductions]

Going attempt to install this exact one in my house today. Thanks for the video! I just subscribed as well.

[@jillsy2815]

OUTSTANDING VID & EXPLANATION🎉🎉🎉

[@BluePiggy97]

I appreciate the video….helped me knock it out very easily

[@amylouise7949]

Thank you! My thermostat button was stuck and I couldn't get anything to work so I had to buy this since it has been pretty hot out. Since it's a holiday I was limited on what I could buy last minute and wasn't confident enough with the directions alone. My ac is adjustable again, yay!

[@DaveSengstaken]

This guy is awesome!

[@briantomory8399]

Very well done video; better than the others I watched.

[@LoverOfK9s]

thank you sooo much. dude you help me solve my problem.

[@chrisavelino2201]

Thanks for the step by step instructions great video!

[@tamiwhite3288]

Amazing! Thank you for these instructions. So easy to follow even I could do it. 😅

[@kathleen2543]

Thanks. This helped me install my new thermostat.

[@sbnatomicrecords]

Awesome and keep them coming. Im a new maintenance tech so this is super helpful

[@Aintfullyhere]

This was so helpful thank you sooo much!!!

[@jozeflak1868]

Thank you for your video enjoy Hawaii blessings to you and family

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you Jozef! God bless you and yours as well!

[@hombrenuevoacts1728]

Thank you! I also don't want tho mess with the programming...

[@anthonyariola395]

Good simple video 👍👍

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

simple, easy-peasey, nice upload.........

[@moshka007]

Good video thank you. I wish you clearly specified the most important thing - which wire goes to which letter. It is more or less obvious, however I am as many watching this a total newbie so the verbal confirmation would be appreciated. May be you could add that to this video in text or something like that.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

You're right, I should have explained that better. I guess in a way, I felt like I was repeating myself since I made a more detailed video on thermostat wiring prior to this one. I go into detail there, so with this video I ended up going faster through it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJzRp31vhbSMetEsi=IL7xG_S9StGn8RbU

[@theaprum1]

that's really helpful, thank you very much.

[@margofitzgerald5395]

Awesome, thank you for this video very helpful.

[@85oaxaca]

Well explained Thank you so much!

[@jeanmagnes7550]

Thank you! I just did it myself!

[@jamesstolk9848]

Thank you great video.

[@danielsduong162]

Hi Jay, thank for your video and nicely clear and simple details, I then upgraded my thermostat from simple digital to smart WiFi honeywell. Our one has 5 wires ( C wire including) I hooked up and followed labels wire code match between those . I have no problem with heat but wonder why upstairs so hot and down stair so cold some vents no heat in which the old one does not have that problem. Can u give me a hint on that ? Thanks Jay .

[@abidvhora2904]

Hey Love ur video Quick question...my furnace turns in blows air and shuts off in like 2-3 mins before reaching the temp on thermostat and continues until it reaches temp....I changed thermostat...what can b issue???

[@aarongray503]

I have this exact same tstat and it was really easy to do. My only issue was not much play with wires so they barely made it to the terminals.

[@geki9063]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@sherwinanago9106]

Love these video a lot...👍👍❤❤....watching from Manila ...

[@marticasvlogs4487]

Wow, good job! Thank you very much!

[@trudywatford970]

Thank you that was helpful

[@donyemonroe4577]

Nice video but also gotta question I've got brown and blue wire my system is a Heat pump

[@kevinli9035]

Great video! Super ez to follow! My Thermostat also have a Y R G and W wires, but I noticed this is a C (seemingly for 24 vac common), do you know when I would need that one?

[@Todd-nm5wq]

My old thermostat only has two wires. A red and a white. I just bought the exact same thermostat you are installing. Can I install the new one usong the existing wires?

[@pell557]

Thanks putting the same one up tomorrow

[@neolightproductions]

Think ya answered my question. Wasn’t sure which one was C. Last one had a C

[@claytonfite3197]

Honeywell is a huge brand name such as GE and Westinghouse. For generations the consumers have been conditioned to believe those brands are the best. Back in the 50's and 60's they where top of the line products outstanding in there time. Today's technology where electronics have developed surpassing the older products consumers do not research the data for those products. I have learned the hard way because I grew up from that generation and remembered my grandfather and my father saying " Always buy this brand it's the best." Word of advice. Check the product for customer complaints and product ratings then make sure the product will preform and do what it is your wanting. Cheaper is a very good indication this product is not going to be as good as something costing a little more but will out last the cheaper product ten times over. I have dealt with sensors relays timers of all sorts of electrical and digital parts in my career which I am retiring soon. Always research check as much data you can. Sometimes you must go slow to go fast

[@RealNickATX]

Awesome thanks for the vid

[@luisfigueroa5782]

Thank you ! I looked for about an HOUR and nobody explained the jumper.

[@marcjohnson9270]

Nice job! subbed.

[@rakeshupadhyay1]

Thanks for sharing this, I just replaced Google nest with the same model of Honeywell you showed as nest was giving battery discharge msg everyday. I have 4 wires Red, white, black and green, can you please help which one will go where. Thanks in advance

[@lisat516]

Thank you so much ❤️.

[@kgillen3202]

Excellent. What's a Jumper?

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Its just a little piece of wire, metal, or even a paperclip that is used to connect one wire connection terminal to another.

[@Pretzel114]

I just got the same Tstat you showed. I have a common wire from my old one so I have 5 wires total. I have a gas furnace/ac. I put the common wire in the B slot and all other wires at there spots. when I turned unit on both the AC and furnace came on. what did I miss or is it a bad tstat out of box? Thanks for the help.

[@69ChevyGarage]

Great tutorial video. How do you know the power is off to those wires if the display runs on batteries? Is it important to turn off the power?

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you! You can leave the power on, just try to not touch the R wire to any of the other ones while doing the replacement. Especially R to C - that would fry a fuse.

[@69ChevyGarage]

@@WordofAdviceTVSo my old Honeywell had a C wire but instructions said do not use and wrap with electrical tape. So I did.

[@cheche1301]

good video. Thanks for your help

[@silvanorodriguez7880]

What if I have 5 wires the extra is yellow. Where would that one go? It came out of Y on the last thermostat

[@geminigirl68]

Great video.i liked your clear instructions. I have a heat pump with a fan coil and just installed the wifi Honeywell thermostat. Do I choose the option heat pump with no auxillary/emergency or heat pump with auxillary?

[@aaronnunez292]

I have a 4 /5 ton HVAC revercible pomp..how I now wich thermostat I need for it... thankyou for your videos

[@patrickcharles7190]

Putting the blue to the Y connector is where Im having trouble. The old thermostat had a Y and a yellow wire in it. Where should I put the yellow wire if blue goes to Y in the new one? 🤷‍♂️

[@paulslajchert937]

If you have the (Y)ellow already, then you put it in the Y. The new (er) wire does not have the (Y)ellow wire. It has (B)lue in it's place.

[@patrickcharles7190]

@@paulslajchert937 Thanks

[@possiblythatchannel777]

Not going to lie I'm a little bit confused about that

[@tommiewilliams6671]

Good video. Good advice!