You may want to upgrade your thermostat for reasons of usability, appearance, or even costs on your heating and cooling bills. If you want to change from a traditional thermostat to a digital one, it’s a fairly simply process to complete yourself (if you have the right tools and confidence to operate a couple low-voltage wires). Read more to learn how to replace a dial thermostat with a digital one.
Most digital thermostat displays purchased from a local store will have simple instructions on how to remove and replace the thermostat yourself. You will most likely only need a Phillips or flat-blade screwdriver of the right size to remove and tighten all the screws.
Before beginning though, it is important to turn off the power before you attempt to perform such a task. Though the wires are low-voltage, this is for safety reasons. Generally, there will be two wires that attach to your current dial thermostat. While following directions, you should be able to connect these wires in the correct places and fully install your new thermostat in less than 15 minutes.
If you’d rather not risk doing damage to your wiring or thermostat system, you can contact a heating and cooling specialist to install it for you. Try using TalkLocal, a free service that will connect you with specialists in your area within minutes. All you need to do is describe your service need, list your location and availability, and TalkLocal will contact top-quality, reputable companies who will then call YOU directly, ready to help.
