Thermostat Wiring 101: How to Wire a Thermostat for Your Home

What is the most common type of thermostat mentioned in the article?

• No voltage

• Medium voltage (50v)

• High voltage (120v)

• Low voltage (24v)

What types of systems use low voltage thermostats?

• Furnaces, boilers, or heat pumps

• Solar panels

• Hydraulic systems

• Wind turbines

How many wires do typical low voltage thermostats feature?

• Only 1 wire

• 5 to 7 wires

• 10 to 15 wires

• Between 2 and 9 wires

What do line voltage thermostats typically control?

• Lighting systems

• Heat only

• Cooling only

• Both heating and cooling

What is the typical voltage range for line voltage thermostats?

• 120v or 240v

• 24v or 48v

• 110v or 220v

• 100v or 200v

What color is typically used for the 'C' or common wire?

• Orange or purple

• Red or green

• Blue or black

• Yellow or white

What does the yellow Y-wire typically control?

• Ventilation system

• Electrical system

• Heating system

• Cooling system

What should you do first when replacing your thermostat?

• Shut off the power

• Paint the wall

• Remove the wires

• Buy a new thermostat

What is the purpose of the green wire in a four-wire system?

• Controls security systems

• Controls heating

• Controls fans

• Controls lighting

What should you do with the wires when disconnecting your old thermostat?

• Color them

• Leave them hanging

• Cut them

• Tape them down