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    crespojason Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 4, 2008, 05:31 AM
    Thermostat does not control AC
    I cannot get my thermostat to operate my AC, AC will turn on when breaker is tripped but does not turn off through control of thermostat I have tried rewiring and still noting happens how do you connect a thermostat to ac unit.
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    Aug 4, 2008, 05:39 AM
    First of all check to be sure your contactor/starter is not welded/stuck together outside. That will cause the outside unit to run all the time.

    Need model number and brand of thermostat.
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