Does anyone how many hours I should set my filter warning thing on my new electronic thermostat? It's made to give me a notice of when I should change my furnace filter. It can be set from 0 to 1950 hours in 50 hour increments. I just changed my filter now. Thanks for all the help. I used a normal 16%26quot; x 25 %26quot;
gas furnace filter.How long to set filter time on Thermostat?The thermostat is keeping up with the %26quot;run time%26quot; so the other answer is on the right track but forgot to put in a multiplier to correct for average run time. I use 60% when I set filter timers
30 days X 24 hours=720X .6 (60%) =432 hoursHow long to set filter time on Thermostat?It is recommended that you change your filter every 30 days. There are 720 hours in a 30 day period, so I would set it for 700 hours.
Friday, June 3, 2011
How to check if central heater or thermostat is the problem for poor heating?
We have central heating, and the second floor (where the bedrooms are) is fine and warm, but our first floor, which is just one long open space divided into a living, dining, and kitchen area, is FREEZING. The thermostat is in the first floor, and when I checked it again last night, it was set to 75 degrees. However, the room temperature reading (again, as it appears on the thermostat) was a constant 65 through out the evening. Is there a way to find out if it's just the thermostat that's broken? Or is it probably our heater that needs to be replaced?How to check if central heater or thermostat is the problem for poor heating?Remove cover on stat. remove red wire and white wire. Twist the 2 together and this will turn on the gas valve to the furnace,How to check if central heater or thermostat is the problem for poor heating?Sounds more like an airflow problem especially if the upstairs is warm. However, there are numerous items that could be the cause.
#1: Check to ensure the heater is functioning properly. If you are not able, please call a professional. Items to check.....flue, safeties, blower, flame color, gas pressure, etc.
#2: Cycle the T-stat to ensure the heater cycles on and off.
#3:If everything proves OK, then look for volume dampers installed in main trunk which may be directing airflow upstairs. Check that vents are open and that ductwork is attached.
Good luck!
NewtHow to check if central heater or thermostat is the problem for poor heating?HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN SINCE YOU CLEANED YOUR RETURN AIR FILTER? CHECK THAT FIRST, YOUR UNIT COULD JUST BE DIRTY OR YOU MAY HAVE AN AIRFLOW ISSUE.
#1: Check to ensure the heater is functioning properly. If you are not able, please call a professional. Items to check.....flue, safeties, blower, flame color, gas pressure, etc.
#2: Cycle the T-stat to ensure the heater cycles on and off.
#3:If everything proves OK, then look for volume dampers installed in main trunk which may be directing airflow upstairs. Check that vents are open and that ductwork is attached.
Good luck!
NewtHow to check if central heater or thermostat is the problem for poor heating?HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN SINCE YOU CLEANED YOUR RETURN AIR FILTER? CHECK THAT FIRST, YOUR UNIT COULD JUST BE DIRTY OR YOU MAY HAVE AN AIRFLOW ISSUE.
How hard is it to replace the thermostat in a 2002 Mazda Protege?
My car keeps overheating and the coolant is full, I think I need a new thermostat? I know they are cheap, but how much does it cost to pay a shop to replace one?How hard is it to replace the thermostat in a 2002 Mazda Protege?super easy to fix, and i mean EASY
just look the lower hose going to the engine, release 2 10mm bolts and the thermostat is there, just remove the old thermostat and place the new one with a new oring gasket and screw back
very simple thing to do
just look the lower hose going to the engine, release 2 10mm bolts and the thermostat is there, just remove the old thermostat and place the new one with a new oring gasket and screw back
very simple thing to do
How to re-programme a Drayton wireless thermostat?
I have a Drayton RF2 Wireless thermostat, and for some reason the screen went blank yesterday. It has come back on now but I need to re-programme it and dont have a manual. The screen reads 34c and wont change- I can change the time but nothig else. Any ideas?How to re-programme a Drayton wireless thermostat?Once you chang the batteries it should find the boiler receiver automatically. if this doesn't work then put Drayton and the model no. into Google and you can down load the Information for setting up the RF. connection.How to re-programme a Drayton wireless thermostat?Hi, Have you changed the batteries? If you have, you have to close the right battery compartment first, then the left, it should work then. Hope this helps:):):)How to re-programme a Drayton wireless thermostat?I found this link, sounds like its what you have, hope it helps.
http://www.invensyscontrolseurope.com/NR
http://www.invensyscontrolseurope.com/NR
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
How can I switch from a manual thermostat to a programmable one?
I recently bought a programmable thermostat to replace my manual one, but the manual included didn't help. Calling for services would be my last resort, so please don't say %26quot;call the handyman.%26quot;How can I switch from a manual thermostat to a programmable one?basically see where the wires are on the old one.
i have a basic setup and my wires are:
R= red (hot 24 volts)
W= White (heating)
G= green or blue (blower)
Y= yellow (ac)
you could also go to the furnace unit and double check the wire designations at the control of the furnace. and that should put you on the right pathHow can I switch from a manual thermostat to a programmable one?There should only be a couple of wires to worry about.
Have you removed the manual one from the wall and looked at the wires attached to it (without disconnecting them)?
That should be your first step, after reading the instructions.
Make notes about how the wires connect now, so that you can reinstall the old thermostat if you can't get the new one working.
Then look back at the instructions and see if it all fits together better.
There should be the same number of wires in your wall as you have places to attach wires to the new thermostat.
Disconnect the old thermostat.
Hook the new one up. Be sure you have good connections on your wires.
Put in a battery if there isn't one in it yet
Set the temperature higher than the temperature of the air in the house
Go to your furnace and see if it came on.
Things may well make sense as you go thru this.
Assume you're going to succeed, not fail. (Very important!)
If it doesn't work, look at your connections and the booklet. Go to the internet and search on the thermostat brand/model you have to see if there are better instructions online.
Keep trying.
But don't lose the ability ot switch back to the old one.
Good luckHow can I switch from a manual thermostat to a programmable one?Hello Jon:
Step one: Turn off the furnace at the switch or at the circuit breaker. The thermostat runs off of 24 volts. If you cross the wrong wires, you could burn out the transformer. It only takes 1/120th of a second to do.
Step two: Remove the front cover(s) from your existing thermostat. The wires should be attached to screws with letters or numbers. Write down which colored wire goes to which screw. Do this before you remove the wires. Most common configuration (but not 100% of the time) R-red (power), Y-yellow (cooling), G-green (fan), C-blue (common), W-white (heat), O-orange(heat pump only). Depending on your system, you may have other wires like brown or black. These run accessories or sensors.
Step three: Remove the wires from the screws and then remove the old thermostat.
Step four: If you have lots of wire, cut back the current wire to the plastic insulation, then strip off 1/2 inch (2cm) of insulation. If you don't have any wire to spare, carefully inspect the old wire and clean up any corrosion, and cut away any damaged metal. Make sure there are no breaks in the wire.
Step four: Thread the wire bundle through the new base-plate of the new thermostat. Install the new base-plate ensuring that it is right-side-up. It will be mercury-free, so it does not have to be 100% level, but a level stat looks better.
Step five: Using the old guide, attach each wire carefully to the new baseplate. Use a bright light afterward to examine the connections and make sure that no wires touch each other.
Step six: Place the cover on the thermostat and turn on the furnace again. Set the temperature higher than the room temperature (at least five degrees higher). Walk to your furnace and check to see if it is operating. It may have a five minute delay. Some thermostats have a test mode, check your instructions.
Step seven: If the furnace operates, you can now program the thermostat using the instructions provided. If the furnace does not come on within 10 minutes, you will need to trouble-shoot the stat. Since you are asking how do hook it up, this may be out of your skill set.improve pc performance fastest way to get rid of blackheads
i have a basic setup and my wires are:
R= red (hot 24 volts)
W= White (heating)
G= green or blue (blower)
Y= yellow (ac)
you could also go to the furnace unit and double check the wire designations at the control of the furnace. and that should put you on the right pathHow can I switch from a manual thermostat to a programmable one?There should only be a couple of wires to worry about.
Have you removed the manual one from the wall and looked at the wires attached to it (without disconnecting them)?
That should be your first step, after reading the instructions.
Make notes about how the wires connect now, so that you can reinstall the old thermostat if you can't get the new one working.
Then look back at the instructions and see if it all fits together better.
There should be the same number of wires in your wall as you have places to attach wires to the new thermostat.
Disconnect the old thermostat.
Hook the new one up. Be sure you have good connections on your wires.
Put in a battery if there isn't one in it yet
Set the temperature higher than the temperature of the air in the house
Go to your furnace and see if it came on.
Things may well make sense as you go thru this.
Assume you're going to succeed, not fail. (Very important!)
If it doesn't work, look at your connections and the booklet. Go to the internet and search on the thermostat brand/model you have to see if there are better instructions online.
Keep trying.
But don't lose the ability ot switch back to the old one.
Good luckHow can I switch from a manual thermostat to a programmable one?Hello Jon:
Step one: Turn off the furnace at the switch or at the circuit breaker. The thermostat runs off of 24 volts. If you cross the wrong wires, you could burn out the transformer. It only takes 1/120th of a second to do.
Step two: Remove the front cover(s) from your existing thermostat. The wires should be attached to screws with letters or numbers. Write down which colored wire goes to which screw. Do this before you remove the wires. Most common configuration (but not 100% of the time) R-red (power), Y-yellow (cooling), G-green (fan), C-blue (common), W-white (heat), O-orange(heat pump only). Depending on your system, you may have other wires like brown or black. These run accessories or sensors.
Step three: Remove the wires from the screws and then remove the old thermostat.
Step four: If you have lots of wire, cut back the current wire to the plastic insulation, then strip off 1/2 inch (2cm) of insulation. If you don't have any wire to spare, carefully inspect the old wire and clean up any corrosion, and cut away any damaged metal. Make sure there are no breaks in the wire.
Step four: Thread the wire bundle through the new base-plate of the new thermostat. Install the new base-plate ensuring that it is right-side-up. It will be mercury-free, so it does not have to be 100% level, but a level stat looks better.
Step five: Using the old guide, attach each wire carefully to the new baseplate. Use a bright light afterward to examine the connections and make sure that no wires touch each other.
Step six: Place the cover on the thermostat and turn on the furnace again. Set the temperature higher than the room temperature (at least five degrees higher). Walk to your furnace and check to see if it is operating. It may have a five minute delay. Some thermostats have a test mode, check your instructions.
Step seven: If the furnace operates, you can now program the thermostat using the instructions provided. If the furnace does not come on within 10 minutes, you will need to trouble-shoot the stat. Since you are asking how do hook it up, this may be out of your skill set.
How does the fresh air damper feature of a thermostat work?
I have a thermostat in my home with a fresh air feature that brings in air from the outside based on the outside temperature. How does it determine what temperature to use when opening the fresh air damper? How long does it stay open? How does the fresh air damper differential setting affect the fresh air damper function? The manual that came with the thermostat was of little to no help on this.How does the fresh air damper feature of a thermostat work?It's commonly called an economizer. When the temperature outside is cooler than the set point of the thermostat it will open the damper to assist your AC unit and save energy. It's most commonly used in commercial operations that require air conditioning inside even when it's 50掳 or below outside.
Just because you bought a thermostat with that feature doesn't mean your system is designed for it. Or did you actually take the thermostat from work?
Just because you bought a thermostat with that feature doesn't mean your system is designed for it. Or did you actually take the thermostat from work?
How does a lower temperature engine thermostat affect performance?
I have a 97 Wrangler and i was wondering what type of thermostat i should get to increase performance.How does a lower temperature engine thermostat affect performance?The thermostat is designed to have your engine operating at the correct temperature for the engineering tolerances it was built to.
Use the correct thermostat.
if your engine temperature is too low and you are not reaching correct operating levels you will wear out the engine and it will not perform properly.
If the temperature is too high you face the risk of thin oil and pistons seizure.
Who ever suggested that you can get better performance by changing to a non standard thermostat needs to go back to school.How does a lower temperature engine thermostat affect performance?Go by your manual. Too early opening of the thermostat can result in cooler coolant than normal, which would not keep the engine at optimal operating temperature. Conversely, too high a temp will also do the same. You can affect performance by other 'tweaks' more safe to do.How does a lower temperature engine thermostat affect performance?The lower temp thermostat will affect your emissions more than performance. Lowering the temperature of the intake air will effect greater performance.How does a lower temperature engine thermostat affect performance?A lower temperature thermostat improves performance because the engine will run cooler. In some cases that what is best but in the winter you want 195 rather than 160 or else you get much heat out of the vents .How does a lower temperature engine thermostat affect performance?If your thermostat is malfunctioning then a lower set temp will not give you actuall conditions. First check whether the thermostat fitted is compatible with your cars recommended temp limits.
Best of luckHow does a lower temperature engine thermostat affect performance?It should have a 195 degree thermostat.The engine is computer controlled.The engine must have this temperature to control fuel mixture properly.If you are looking to increase the horsepower look into increasing air intake and exhaust flow.Let her breathe.Don't forget,it's just a six cylinder.
Use the correct thermostat.
if your engine temperature is too low and you are not reaching correct operating levels you will wear out the engine and it will not perform properly.
If the temperature is too high you face the risk of thin oil and pistons seizure.
Who ever suggested that you can get better performance by changing to a non standard thermostat needs to go back to school.How does a lower temperature engine thermostat affect performance?Go by your manual. Too early opening of the thermostat can result in cooler coolant than normal, which would not keep the engine at optimal operating temperature. Conversely, too high a temp will also do the same. You can affect performance by other 'tweaks' more safe to do.How does a lower temperature engine thermostat affect performance?The lower temp thermostat will affect your emissions more than performance. Lowering the temperature of the intake air will effect greater performance.How does a lower temperature engine thermostat affect performance?A lower temperature thermostat improves performance because the engine will run cooler. In some cases that what is best but in the winter you want 195 rather than 160 or else you get much heat out of the vents .How does a lower temperature engine thermostat affect performance?If your thermostat is malfunctioning then a lower set temp will not give you actuall conditions. First check whether the thermostat fitted is compatible with your cars recommended temp limits.
Best of luckHow does a lower temperature engine thermostat affect performance?It should have a 195 degree thermostat.The engine is computer controlled.The engine must have this temperature to control fuel mixture properly.If you are looking to increase the horsepower look into increasing air intake and exhaust flow.Let her breathe.Don't forget,it's just a six cylinder.
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