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Thermostat is just a switch with a goal
Thermostat is just a switch with a goal — step 1 of 5 in How Your Home Heating System Actually Works. Setpoint above room temp → contacts close → furnace control board starts the sequence.
Free home & diy tip: Thermostat is just a switch with a goal (step 1 of 5 from "How Your Home Heating System Actually Works").
Setpoint above room temp → contacts close → furnace control board starts the sequence. Placement matters: exterior walls, kitchens, and sunny spots lie.
Find yours. Note if it's on an interior wall at ~5 ft — classic good placement.
You'll need
- Thermostat located
- Placement noted
- Setpoint understood as a switch
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