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Default How to test a wall thermostat to see if it's actually working?

On Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:12:01 +0000 (UTC), Danny D'Amico
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On Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:52:00 -0800, Oren wrote:

Glad you are safe. People here; today, were thinking of you.

That's nice to know.
You guys have always come through for me, whenever I was in a puddle.


I was worried one time that you might cut your foot off while
splitting those green logs.

Did you ... break down every part; when installing
the furnace door would have worked the door switch...


Just to be clear, the door itself didn't solve the problem because
the blower was running constantly. But when I reassembled the
thermostat, the blower stopped; but the furnace wouldn't go on.


A mercury switch works best when done right

After tapping everything, and blowing it all out with compressed
air, the blower went on, but only for a very short time.

And, after disassembling all wires (one at a time), cleaning
each of them, and tapping on all relays & switches, the blower
started working like it should.

So, it wasn't *just* the blower door (although, I do agree, that
was a "duh" moment for me when I saw that!).


Do Doo happens

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