I have no experience installing thermostats. Is it easy to do and can I do it? null

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TheDaddy · Accepted Answer

I had a very old and semi complex system. I could not do it on my own. I called tech support and with their help, and sending some pictures to eachother, we got it done relativity easy. I'd do it again, worth it.

Answered by TheDaddy 5 years ago

TechMad · Answer

If you have a common wire on your thermostat, anyone can install this. It was drop dead simple. If you don't have a common wire then it's more difficult and you may want help.

It is easy to see if you already have a c-wire connected to your system. Simply remove your current thermostat face from its baseplate and look for the terminal labeled with the letter “c.” If this terminal has a wire attached to it, you have an active “c-wire.”

Marc · Answer

Watch the videos on YouTube. It is relatively easy. 
Remove the old thermostat cover and take a few pictures of the wires. Use the included labels to mark each wire. Everything is marked and the included instructions are easy to follow

Esguerra · Answer

If your house has a c wire( YouTube it). Install is a breeze. I did it and had no previous experience

1ottesjo · Answer

Yes you can do it. Its super easy. Just take a picture of how your old thermostat is wired up and wire it up the as per the instructions. Peice of cake

Andrew · Answer

Absolutely, follow the instructions and you'll be fine. Some basic tips, turn off power to the thermostat and fan, label all wires with the stickers provided, and mount it in the place of your old thermostat. If it helps, I'm not an electrician, and I did it.

Answered by Andrew 6 years ago

Nemo · Answer

Review the install manual, confirm your current wiring set up, if it's supported install is simple.

Jediknight · Answer

It’s so simple, cut off all the power at the junction box and make sure to take a picture of the wires assigned to the old system, then use the labels that come with the thermostat to make sure all wires are set with the right label. If you follow the directions or don’t. Call the support folks at ecobee. They will wall you through the setup and get you going!!

Answered by Jediknight 6 years ago

Cwatson · Answer

Absolutely easy if you take a picture of the previous wiring your old thermostat had. If anything goes wrong Ecobee has pretty good tech support to walk you though it

Fred · Answer

Yes it only took me about 5 minutes of physical labor, and about 10 minutes worth of pushing buttons. As for tools, I only used a #2 Phillips head screwdriver.

MikeM · Answer

Yes, you can. you will need to look at the wires on the old unit. take a picture with your phone. then just follow the directions. if you don't have a C/common wire then you will have to use the included device that creates one or run a new common wire from the furnace. the common wire is essentially an always on power wire. 

Only if there are problems ... you should check the wires on your furnace control board. There is a power switch on your furnace to turn off the 120v so you won't get a shock if you accidentally touch something. don't forget to turn the switch back on after you put the panel back on the furnace.

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