r/homeautomation • u/Proof_Gur3680 • 17h ago

PERSONAL SETUP Thermostat help?

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Renting a town home and want to know if this can be switched to a smart thermostat. I’d put the old one back in when we finally move. But I need the capability to set a schedule. My electric bill has been so high because I forget to adjust during the day. Thanks!

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u/criterion67 17h ago

Yes, a smart thermostat will work. You have all the necessary wires including the "C" wire for power.

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u/Wihomebrewer 17h ago

Just turn the breaker off if you can’t access the furnace to flip the switch next to it

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u/Sooplates 17h ago

And also needs to be carefull for thermostat and valves - if Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC)

Also the OP did not gave us any hint(or I did not understood) what type of heating he has. Electric/gas -> floor heating, radiator? All need a specific type.

If you don’t pay attention to what you buy, it may not be appropriate and can do damage or just not work/ wiring be diferent.

Edit: just reread and seen ‘electric bill’

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u/Proof_Gur3680 15h ago

Heat is gas. My electric and gas is one bill. Sorry for the confusion.