Thermostat Wiring

Below are the most common thermostat wiring diagrams, along with in-depth video explanations for wiring thermostats in a range of HVAC systems.
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Most Common Thermostat Diagrams
- 1 Heat / 1 Cool Thermostat — Furnace and AC
- 1 Heat / 1 Cool Thermostat — Furnace and AC (color coded)
- 1 Heat / 1 Cool Thermostat — Furnace (No AC)
- 1 Heat / 1 Cool Thermostat — Air Handler and AC
- Heat Pump Thermostat — Air Handler and AC
- Heat Pump Thermostat — Air Handler and Heat Pump
- Heat Pump Thermostat — Air Handler, Heat Pump, Electric Resistance (reversing valve powered in cooling mode)
- Heat Pump Thermostat — Air Handler, Heat Pump, Electric Resistance (reversing valve powered in cooling mode, color coded)
- Heat Pump Thermostat — Air Handler, Heat Pump, Electric Resistance (Ruud and Rheem, reversing valve powered in heating mode)
- 1 Heat / 1 Cool Thermostat — Air Handler, AC separated from Furnace, Rc and R jumper removed
- 1 Heat / 1 Cool Thermostat — Air Handler, AC, and Boiler, Rc and R jumper removed
- 750 Milli-Volt Thermostat — 750 MV Thermopile and Gas Valve
- 1 Heat / 1 Cool Thermostat — Air Handler with Electric Resistance Heat and AC
- Heat Pump Thermostat — Air Handler, Electric Resistance Heat, and AC
See also the HVAC Electrical Training Board and the Thermostat Function Quiz.






