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Tried replacing my own thermostat. Then it clicked nonstop for 3 days.
Was sure I could swap my old thermostat for a new smart one. No problem. Hooked up the wires the same way. Forgot one was a common wire. Furnace turned on and off every 30 seconds for 72 hours. Finally called my buddy who laughed and said the C wire powers the thermostat without shorting the system. Cost me 4 bucks for a wire cap and 10 minutes to fix it. Anyone else miss a tiny detail and create a bigger mess?
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mila_reed11d ago
Oh man, that reminds me of the time I tried to fix a garbage disposal and ended up flooding the kitchen because I forgot to turn off the water valve. Isn't it amazing how one little wire or valve can make everything go sideways?
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victorross11d ago
Oh man, @mila_reed, I feel your pain - those little things always get ya.
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