Introduction
Thermostats are a simple, but effective way to control your home’s temperature. A thermostat switch is a device that monitors the temperature in your home and can be adjusted to compensate for changes in heat or cooling. For example, you can set your thermostat as low as 55 degrees at night and up to 75 during the day when you’re not at home.
Wiring a 120 volt thermostat switch
In this tutorial, you will learn how to wire a thermostat switch. You will need the following tools:
- Wire stripper
- Screwdriver (flathead) or nut driver set
- Electrical tape or heat shrink tubing
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What is a 120 volt thermostat switch?
A 120 volt thermostat switch is a device that controls the temperature in a room. A thermostat switch is a simple device that can be used to control the temperature in a room, and they’re often used with any heating or cooling system.
In order to understand what this type of switch does, you need to know how it works: When electricity flows through wires connected to the terminals on your wall or ceiling mountable thermostat, it closes an electrical circuit inside the unit causing its internal mechanism (which contains mercury) to move into contact with two other contacts inside–one labeled “on” and another labeled “off”.
How does a thermostat work?
A thermostat is a device that controls the temperature of a room, building or other area. Thermostats are often used to regulate heating and air conditioning systems in homes, offices and other structures. It works by sensing changes in temperature and then adjusting its settings accordingly.
The most common type of thermostat has an adjustable mercury switch that opens or closes an electrical circuit when its temperature reaches set point value (above which you want your room heated). When this happens, it turns on power to your heater/cooler unit so that it will start working until your desired level is reached again at which point the mercury switch will close off power again allowing things to cool down gradually instead of suddenly shocking us with cold air when we open up our windows after being away all summer long!
What are the benefits of a thermostat switch?
There are several benefits to using a thermostat switch. First, it can help you save money on your energy bills. The device will automatically turn off your heating or cooling system when it’s not needed, so you’re not wasting money on unneeded operation costs and keeping your home at an optimal temperature at all times.
Second, installing a thermostat switch is easy and quick–you can have one installed in less than an hour! This means no more manually adjusting the temperature every day or night; instead, just set the desired temperature once and let the device do its job until you need to make another adjustment later on down the line (which should be less often).
More information on 120 volt thermostat switches.
Now that you know what a 120 volt thermostat switch is and what it does, let’s talk about how to install one.
You’ll need:
- Wire strippers (or scissors)
- Electrical tape or heat shrink tubing for wrapping exposed wires together
- Unscrew the terminal screws from your old thermostat switch with an Allen wrench or screwdriver, depending on your model’s design. You may also want to remove any leftover pieces of wire from inside the housing before proceeding with this step; otherwise they might get in the way of installing your new unit later on!
- Feed all three wires through their appropriate holes in the backside of your new 120VAC thermostat switch enclosure – red goes into R/W (common); white goes into W/Y(heating); black goes into B/G(cooling). Make sure each one is securely fastened before moving onto Step 3 below!
A 120 volt thermostat switch will help you save money and make your home more comfortable.
As you may know, it’s important to have a comfortable home. You want to be able to stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer without breaking your budget or having to worry about manually adjusting your thermostat every time you walk by it. A 120 volt thermostat switch allows you to control the temperature of your home from anywhere in the world, so if something goes wrong while you’re out running errands or on vacation, there won’t be any surprises waiting for when you get back!
Additionally, these devices can help save money on heating bills by ensuring that those who use air conditioning don’t leave their windows open during hot weather so that they can save energy costs (and maybe even get some fresh air). The best part? They’re inexpensive enough that most people can afford them without having much trouble at all!
Conclusion
If you have any questions about the benefits of a thermostat switch, or if you’re interested in installing one in your home, please contact us at 1-800-THERMOSTAT. We’ll be happy to help!