Can I install an ecobee thermostat myself?
Sure thing! Installation typically takes 45 minutes or less. Simply follow the instructions included in the ecobee mobile app, or in the manual that was included in the box with your ecobee.
Can I use ecobee without C wire?
Even though it comes with an adapter for missing c-wires, ecobee is what we’d pick even for systems with a c-wire. If you’ve got a 24v HVAC system but no C-wire, check out the ecobee product line. Every ecobee ships with an adapter that you can install yourself at your furnace to make up for a missing C-wire.
Does ecobee need a jumper?
Discard any jumper wires between Rh, Rc, or R. Your ecobee3 does not need them. Some thermostats do not have a C-wire. The C-wire is used to reliably provide power to the thermostat.
Do you need trim plate for ecobee?
Decide if you want to use the trim plate with your ecobee. The trim plate is useful if you want to hide marks or holes left on the wall by your old thermostat. If using the trim plate, align the mounting holes on the trim plate and backplate and press them into place together.
How hard is it to install ecobee thermostat?
In most homes, installing an ecobee thermostat is an easy process that takes about 45 minutes.
How do you know if you have C wire?
When you look at the wiring on your current thermostat, simply check to see if the terminal block marked C has a wire running to it. Or if there is a terminal block marked C. If not then you do not have a C wire.
Do I need to jump RC and RH on ecobee?
Heating and cooling system power wire. If you only have one R wire (That includes R, Rc, and Rh), you’ll insert it into the Rc terminal on your ecobee. Do not jumper any R wires! If you don’t have an Rc wire, Rh serves as both the heating and cooling power wire.
What is white wire on thermostat?
The white wire underneath your thermostat connects to your heating system. It terminates at your air handler or furnace. The white wire connects to terminal W in industry-standard thermostats.
Does the ecobee come with a wall plate?
Don’t waste your money. The ecobee comes with this same plate. This wall plate for the Ecobee 4 is very well built.
How long does it take to install an ecobee?
about 45 minutes
In most homes, installing an ecobee thermostat is an easy process that takes about 45 minutes.