Adding A Thermostat To A Wall Heater

To install one all you need is a small 16 20 guage usually red and white in color and the thermostat itself.

Adding a thermostat to a wall heater.

A thermostat is basically an on off switch. Once the heater is ready it will allow you to change and configure the settings of the thermostat. When it comes to electric heaters there are two main options for your thermostat. This video shows you how to install a wall heater with a wall thermostat.

You can have a thermostat that s built into the heater or you can have a wall thermostat. The next step is to configure the thermostat and set it out for use. Attach the line and load black wire to thermostat. Once you are done with adding the thermostat on a propane heater you can now put the power back on and wait for a few minutes to make use of the heater.

Sometimes lightning strikes twice and you find yourself with a built in thermostat when you already have or are ready to upgrade to a wall thermostat. Cut the wires with a wire. Locate the wires that extend from the thermostat s rear into the wall opening behind the mounting plate. Attach the other hot wire to your device.

But it can depend on the gas valve that the heater uses it has to be able to accept a thermostat. If this happens controlling the heat in your room may get confusing.