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Donsox
Feb 12, 2006, 05:39 PM
I attempted to replace an old York programmable thermostat with a Hunter thermostat. After installing the Hunter thermostat, my unit will now not come on. I checked the circuit breaker and it is on. What else do I need to check? Please tell me that I didn't blow my unit. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!

letmetellu
Feb 12, 2006, 10:21 PM
It would help to know what the thermostat operates, is it a furnace, an airconditioner or both. Is it a heat pump and if so it is all electric or does it have an alternative fuel.

Donsox
Feb 13, 2006, 06:44 AM
It operates both the AC and heat. It is electric.

Dr D
Feb 13, 2006, 10:30 AM
You have probably miswired the new thermostat. Double check the wiring diagram. I had a similar problem when installing a new Honeywell thermostat on a heat pump. Labman, the thermostat guru of this site, led me to find that I had fried the 24 volt transformer in the HP through my mistakes. A new transformer cost me about $11. Check to see if you are getting 24 volts from the red wire from the HP. Good luck.

Donsox
Feb 13, 2006, 11:36 AM
THANK YOU!! That is a relief!! I will check the transformer and red wire.