Thank you so much for this video. My old thermostat went bad last night and it dipped down in the teens. I watched your video and off to Lowes I went. Now my Mom & I are nice and warm without a huge bill from the electrician. 🙏

You are soooo wonderful!! I have an old house and was really confused on how to make this work. I was on hold with the Honeywell company to see what I could do, when I came across your video. Thank you so much! You have made my day.

Awesome. Exactly what I needed! I've been putting off changing them up for months now thinking I needed to sort out loads of wires. Took me 1.5 hours to do all three with programming. Thanks again!

@TheAmateursAmateur

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I like to hear Adam. I'm glad it worked out for you. Thank you for viewing my first ever KZread video lol!!!

Thanks. I was also replacing a 2 wire. I opened this new box and was utterly confused. Red to R and White to W . That makes sense and would not have known to take off that jumper!

Oh this made me so happy. I had an ancient mercury thermostat with 2 wires (neither had a color) and bought a thermostat I couldn't figure out. I returned it, got this one you installed and followed your directions and did it. Thanks so much! BTW the instructions say not to remove the jumper if you don't use both the R and RC and I didn't and it was fine. Thanks SO much for this great video!

@kawaiibutterflyeditstwo4672

Жыл бұрын

Hello. I also have 2 wires with no color. Both black wires. How do you know which one goes to the R ?

man you just saved me, I suppose to finish this honey well thermostat before me wife knows but, could not find two wire installation anywhere. thx to you I finally finish . big thx to you man, keep up the good work

Dude just hooked up my Reznor gas heater from my old studio space they kicked me out because of gentrification and in the new space New Year's Day twenny twenny I finally hooked up my natural gas and just gotta get the batteries. I have the exact same thermostat. Thank you thank you thank you so much I really appreciate it as I only had 2 wires also. You're the best pal

Dude! You did an awesome job with this! Thank you so much! I was so worried when I opened the unit and it had all those connectors! You did it step by step, made it very quick, eased my mind and helped me out a lot with this little project that my wife will think took me all day to figure out and I will get all the praise for! Bless your heart for putting this video up!

@TheAmateursAmateur

Жыл бұрын

Awesome...I'm glad I was able to help you. Now you may have to check out the video to program this bitch. Thank you for viewing!!!

Looks easier than I thought. We also have a furnace with no fan. Our house was built in '51. The nice thing which I'm sure you've noticed; if the power goes out in the winter for hours, we still have heat. I love that. The only problem I might run into is rather than a red wire and white wire, we may have two or three brown wires. That's what my girlfriend's husband found when he put up a new ceiling fan. In fact, we also don't have a circuit breaker, we have a fuse box. But it's the brown wires I'm concerned about.

@TheAmateursAmateur

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could help you about the brown wires, but I'm no electrician lol. However, let's back up a second. "That's what my girlfriends husband found....". You are my hero, and I want to be just like you when I grow up lol!!!

67 yo woman - thank you so much for this video my situation was identical to yours. At first I thought both my wires were white, but on closer inspection one had a red line underneath so I was able to follow your instructions and hook it up!

Thanks! Very helpful. My system uses a red and a yellow wire. I removed the jumper. New thermostat working great.

DUDE!!!!!!! You are awesome!!! I just bought one of these and having a heck of a time getting it to work! There's a million instructions with multiple wires but not just 2. I guessed right on my wiring ... but just learned ... it's all about the jumper! Pulled that little dude out and pow ... heat!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!

Thanks man. Just installed one of these on my two wire system. If it wasn't for this video the blower fan wouldn't turn off at all! I was about to give up hope and return to Amazon

Thanks for the step by step instructions! I think I can do this now lol

Thanks for the video, I was replacing old thermostats in my rv and came across the issue of only two wires so this helped alot thanks

Dude. You’re the man. Had to replace thermostat for the house. Managed to find this video and it worked well. Appreciate you.

You just save me so much time with this video thank you!

I’ll start off by saying, you’re one funny dude. Second, thx for this install video. I also have a 2-wire setup and this Honeywell will suit my needs just well. Would be nice to have a 2-wire WiFi thermostat similar to Nest and the like, but having the function to custom program will be a massive improvement within my home. 5 zones total and I’m running oil, so needless to say this will improve my wallet size in due coarse.

thx thx thx for uploading this useful video. I search so many sites for two wire installation, finally, I was saved by your video, thx again

I appreciate your video. Concise. I came to find your video because I thought I was getting the instructions. Turns out Honeywell sent me a defective unit, mine doesn't have the black thing you connect the wires to.. you know "where the magic happens". So no magic for me. 😬. Also appreciate the 2 wire info, since so many people have 2 wire setups. Big fail on Honeywell for not putting that in the instructions as well.

Thank you. I’ve got the two wire as well. I couldn’t find the two wire in the instructions. But..., you know us guys and instructions. Thanks again. 👍👍🇨🇦

@melinaiavas2310

3 жыл бұрын

Can this thermostat be used tor my air exchanger,which also has two wires ??

I just bought this exact thermostat. Thanks for the video saved me a lot of time.

Thanks for this video.. love your comments! Looking forward to watching more from you

@TheAmateursAmateur

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I highly appreciate your feedback and comment.

Thanks for the info. The manual never had anything for a two wire setup.

Bro this video was a blessing 🙌🏽 I have the same old ass thermostat and got the same one to replace it, saw it had only 2 wires, google it and this was the first result. 👍🏼

Video was exactly what I needed. Successful installation. Many thanks!

Thank you. I’ve been trying to find out how to hook up my 2 wire system for a bit. Like you said, the manual is useless.

I want to thank you for your video I waited at the honeywell site for help for a long time just to speak with someone When I looked up the simplicity of my question on google your video came up first I had purchased the exact same unit and it took me two minutes to complete thanks

I just installed a similar thermostat and you broke it down in a way that I was able to understand. THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏

THANK YOU!!! Your video was very clear and helpful. It did save a lot of time.

Thank you brother! This helped me replace my old thermostat for a new digital one. Thank you again for sharing!

Life saver. Great video. Very helpful. Thank you

Awesome video. I am just finding this a few months after I replaced mine and wish I had found it sooner

Just a idea put a small chunk insolation in the hole in the wall so your thermostat won’t come on so often stops the cold air from coming in the stat.

You just helped me out no end-thanks for taking the time to make this. Subbed. Appreciate you 👍

you are such an awesome guy, give me so much confidence of removing the original thermostat on my house. it was a SUCCESS.

Does it matter if I leave the jumper in if I don't have central air ? Thanks, you the man !

Best video I seen... thanks my brother from another mother. 5/5

Thanks, great help. I had the wires wrong wouldnt control temperature. Finally got aroud to fixing it. When I found your video. I did not turn power off. Just don't let the wires touch or touch bouth at the same time.

@rotcaka

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's good practice to turn the breaker off, but if my furnace is unplugged from the wall, there is no electricity running to the thermostat. At least that's what makes sense to me. I'll report back -- so long as I do not fry myself tonight! 😜⚡

Thank you buddie! Same unit. I had a B & a W wire. No other video assured me of install: as it dropped below zero!

@TheAmateursAmateur

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I'm glad this helped. Thank you for viewing.

@liammckenzie1011

2 жыл бұрын

Does the Black wire go with B or do you place it where the red goes?

Thanks man I wasn't sure how to install mine. This video was very helpful.

Thanks for the video, it helped a lot. FYI you are funny 😆

Thank you for the great video! Very concise and easy to understand.

Perfect video, easily done thanks to u!!! Luckily mine didn't have all that nasty stuff!!!

Thanks a lot for posting this. I had to go back and watch again because I'd missed the part about the jumper and couldn't figure out what was going on. 👍

@TheAmateursAmateur

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Thank you for viewing!

@melinaiavas2310

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAmateursAmateur can this thermostat be used for my air exchanger, I lost my original thermostat during my renovations,I have two wires also ??

Excellent! Replacing a bunch of these round analogs two-wire 24V. Thanks for posting. Subscribed. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@TheAmateursAmateur

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub and thank you for viewing!

Just changed a thermostat and your video really helped and wanted to thank you.

@TheAmateursAmateur

2 жыл бұрын

Triple C, I'm glad this video helped you. I'm glad it helped. Thank you very much for viewing!

Great job. Video saved me a ton of time. I appreciate you brother.

Hello, I have the exact same scenario and glad I came across your video. Thank you. I would have covered the hole with tape so the blown insulation does not cause problems.

@TheAmateursAmateur

7 ай бұрын

Great tip! I'm glad it worked out for you. Thank you for viewing!

Lol you covered all. Your momma would not have let you do this without the elbows shining. Besides that I did my own with the two wires and no mercury. Went to change my mothers and she had the mercury bulb. Hers was full of gunk and my Virgo nature was skeeved! Looked up 2 wire change of the same Honeywell as my model was a few year older, but looked exactly alike, and I did not remember those tiny screws inside. I was looking all over my mother's home for an eyeglass kit. So glad to have found this, you did well. Hope them elbows forgave you 😆

Thank you!! I had the same set up and was glad I found your video

Thank you for taking the time to record this. Really appreciate it.

Thank you for this video. I got this exact thermostat and installed it today with your help. You really made a difference!

@TheAmateursAmateur

8 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Now check my video on how to program this effing thing. Good luck and thank you for viewing! kzread.info/dash/bejne/immjtLKviaXWptY.html

Thanks for giving me the confidence I needed!

Great video! Super clear and simple instructions, piece of cake installation with your video. You are hilarious too!.....ashy elbow😂😂😂

Thanks for the video! Sometimes your utility will offer these for cheap. I got one for cheap from National Grid in upstate NY

You are a rock star!!!! I consider myself pretty handy but when I took off my old Mercury Thermostat and saw two wires...and then looked at the manual...I felt as dumb as could be. I probably would have left the jumper in and tried to put the red wire in the same spot as well! You saved me time and money!!! And I feel pretty smart that I figured it out with your help. You are one funny guy!

@TheAmateursAmateur

4 жыл бұрын

Listen I felt the same exact way. I had to watch a few videos to first myself, but 99% of them sucked, so I made this one. I am glad i was able to help you.

Thanks alot this really did help me but i have a red wire n a black wire assuming black is the white 1

Much Appreciated. Simple and precise.

Thank you. Very helpful!!

have you get to the programming part? i set time right and it did change mode. but the heater has no sign to stop. anyone have any input? thank u.

Great video! Thanks for the information!!

@TheAmateursAmateur

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. I have many more to come.

THIS VIDEO SAVED ME AND MY BOY'S LIFE !! MY HEAT IS BACK ON AFTER WATCHING THIS ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I'm going to do mine now. You made it look pretty simple.

Great Video. Question: I've had the unit installed and double checked the wiring, but the 'Heat On' never comes on. thoughts?

@TheAmateursAmateur

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you got this checked already, but you could have a busted furnace, or you may need to light your furnace. However, I really don't know the true answer. Sorry my brother, but I really appreciate you taking the time to view this video. Good luck with that Heat On issue.

I have been looking for millivolt installation I think your video has covered that , you didn't mention millivolt but it's 2 wire and I think that will work. Thanks

Thank you, I has 2 black wires. I got it working perfectly thank to yo video. 🙏 #Blessings Keep these home owners improvement vids coming my guy.

@kevoohandymanservices1514

7 ай бұрын

Hello I have 2 black wires however the hot is considered the red? And the other is considered to go in the white slot? Please.advice Thanks

Thank you so much!!! I've been trying to unscrew the R and didn't know I had to take off the jumper - lol.

@LocoColombiano35

3 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing lol

Thank you so much cheers 🍻 👍😊👍

Your humor makes it all the better. Thnx

Thanks for the video! You are right, the documentation is useless for two wire.

Great simple video and the best explanation I found. Thank you for posting. Helped me, thank you.

lol love the sofa king reference. Your video has helped us out with installing the thermostat. Thanks!

@TheAmateursAmateur

6 ай бұрын

I'm glad I was able to help. Now be sure to check out my video on how to program this bitch. The manual is worthless. Thank you for viewing and enjoy!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/immjtLKviaXWptY.html

My old HOnneywell manual AC thermostat has only two wires: BLACK and BLUE. How do I connect it to a new digital one? Is BLUE like white? Or where exactlly would these wires go? Iwonder if it is possible to make a mistake, since it seems to be a simple on/off switch of the AC fan. Thank you

i have RTH2300B i am setting up an off grid furnace with 2 wires my dad wasnt sure if this would work with 2 wire setup but i was pretty sure it would.

Great Video..Thanks!!! Were you able to program a schedule as outlined in the manual for the heater?

@TheAmateursAmateur

3 жыл бұрын

The manual is hot garbage. Check my video on how to program this thing. Thank you for viewing.

Thank you for your great tutorial. Well done.

My parents have a old robertshaw 2 wide thinking of changing it once see your video

Great video. Just what I needed to hook up my thermostat

thank you very much, hard to find info on 2 wire connections for new thermostats... works great now.

@TheAmateursAmateur

8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Thank you for viewing!

On other models, you'll see Rc and Rh. Rh is Red Heat. RC is Red Cool. The rth111 is that way.

Thanks I pulled one of these out a while back and replaced it with a WIFI model. Then I though why not put it on the garage heater? I could not remember if it was W+Y or W+R .

I WROTE THIS COMMENT ON JOHN P'S 2-WIRE PAGE: "I installed this on a millivolt heater-only system according to another KZreadr (THE AMATEUR'S AMATEUR), removing the R-Rc jumper as he suggested. The heater went on and stayed on. I remembered that the instruction manual said nothing about removing the jumper (unless an Rc wire came out of the wall). I hunted around on the floor and found and replaced the jumper and the heater now is controlled properly.

Can this thermostat be used for my air exchanger,which has two wires also ??

This thermostat for 2 wire would work on a 2 wire radiant heating system right?

Thank you I also have a two wire heating unit this will help me out when or if I need another one of theses in future have a good day 👍

What if i have 2 red and 2 white for a propane furnace and central ac outside for a mobile home?

nice video, does it matter if the jumper wire is left in if running heat only?

thanks, you were right, their instructions and web site were not meant for folks w a simple two-wire set up (mine were both blue) thanks!

Great video. I have a problem that when I try to set the temperature higher, not scheduled, the furnace does not come on. Any ideas why that is?

My tstat just like this is dead. have not used the furnace for years. Pilot works like normal. would sure like to know if it turns on before I buy another tstat. Is it true if you simply touch the red and white wire together the heat comes on?

Thank you!!! God bless you! It really works👏👏👏

you're a life saver, thanks bud!

Thanks for a simple explanation. I had to do the same thing and that means not going by the instructions 👍

This is very helpful but before I do this, I have a question. It looks like when you take the old wires off and you say "there's just two wires", there does appear to only be two wires. Then after you vacuum out the previous owners dead skin cells, you're showing 4 wires (2 on each side). Could you please say where the other two wires came from because I'm the ultimate amateur and kinda need to understand this completely before I do it.

@TheAmateursAmateur

4 жыл бұрын

Nah...There are only 2 wires. You must be referring to the brown shielding on the red and white wires, but I can assure you that there are only 2 wires.

@FaceWarp

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheAmateursAmateur Hey thank you for getting back to me! Cool that's what I thought. Guess where I thought I saw two wires on each side making four wires total... If you said around 4:27 you would be correct. I was seeing the shadow of the brown shielding on BOTH wires making it appear as 2 wires on each side.. ;) Thank you again!

@davidlaue8225

3 жыл бұрын

I thought that too, what you are seeing is the shadows off the wall....it looks like 4 wires

@FaceWarp

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidlaue8225 Thank you. I eventually figured this out.

I have a 2 wire, should I remove the jumper wire on the new thermostat?

Thanks a million friend. I have two wires and the 800 number was going to be over a hour wait.

@TheAmateursAmateur

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Thank you for viewing.

You saved me time and money! Super super super helpful video. Thank you for sharing!

Perfect! TY for the video. Just what I was looking for.

That's some good gunk, wires must come up through a air return cavity.