How to Tell if Your Home Thermostat is Bad - Bypass it and Find Out

How to bypass an HVAC thermostat. Do you want to know if your home thermostat is bad, defective, or malfunctioning and that is the reason your AC or furnace is not working? In this video I will show you how you can tell if your thermostat is bad. Along with simple troubleshooting tips. You will simply need to bypass the thermostat to see if the problem really lies in your thermostat or not. Also, here is a list of what the thermostat terminals mean: G= Fan Y= Cooling W= Heating R= Power Rc= Power to Cooling Rh= Power to Heating C= Common ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➡️ Here is the meter and jumpers that I had in the video: UEI Multi Meter: https://amzn.to/2ufcucc Magnetic Jumpers: https://amzn.to/2L1wPZN Mini Alligator Jumpers: https://amzn.to/2N067S1 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🌡️ Thermostat Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK8tZPlovA8DvaVUQOSCJ_cDVv132rO6x ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ For More Repair Videos: 🔌 Dryer Repair Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK8tZPlovA8DyWVUXZFEdP1GN6sYOu5CP 🧺 Washer Repair Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK8tZPlovA8DZ_JCHVUX2jIfqU_F3BEDS 🔥 Furnace Repair Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK8tZPlovA8BJJ_weFseSjQWUvB2FFII2 ❄️ AC Repair Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK8tZPlovA8Aw5W4GIoingc_enl5apH4C 💧 Water Heater Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK8tZPlovA8AJXKuLPbaG6uPbG28wRD6L 🛠️ HVAC Tools Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK8tZPlovA8Cn_Jh-HkdIRAJ4fzweqmAP 🔋 Capacitor Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK8tZPlovA8A-Q4k613Siy1v6lr0Jim3d ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📝 AC Parts Reference List: 1 Pole 30 Amp Contactor: https://amzn.to/2tdICNB 2 Pole 30 Amp Contactor: https://amzn.to/2JWlI7Z SPP6 Hard Start Kit: https://amzn.to/2JSPieo 30+5 MFD Capacitor: https://amzn.to/2M4M83O 35+5 MFD Capacitor: https://amzn.to/2JXTVUs 40+5 MFD Capacitor: https://amzn.to/2yrugyr 45+5 MFD Capacitor: https://amzn.to/2MG8ZDY 50+5 MFD Capacitor: https://amzn.to/2M7RFGY Qwiklug Compressor Wire Repair Kit: https://amzn.to/2JWmsdh 3 Amp Fuses: https://amzn.to/2JViUYO 1/4 HP Blower Motor: https://amzn.to/2tfifXT 1/3 HP Blower Motor: https://amzn.to/2K63HQL 1/2 HP Blower Motor: https://amzn.to/2trGVeM 3/4 HP Blower Motor: https://amzn.to/2tqsKGX FM55 Blower Motor Bracket: https://amzn.to/2MbdYeK 5 MFD Capacitor: https://amzn.to/2K5NcHn 10 MFD Capacitor: https://amzn.to/2tqP7ft 15 MFD Capacitor: https://amzn.to/2MJZzHU 30 Amp Disconnect Fuses: https://amzn.to/2JYcSGH 25 Amp Disconnect Fuses: https://amzn.to/2tgcJUC 20 Amp Disconnect Fuses: https://amzn.to/2tcEFsM 🛠️ Refrigeration/Air Conditioner Tools: R22 and R410 Refrigerant Gauges: https://amzn.to/2uM1GDx High Side Replacement Gauge: https://amzn.to/2x6rIlo Low Side Replacement Gauge: https://amzn.to/2x9SskK R410a Refrigerant 25lb: https://amzn.to/2p2PACx Refrigeration Wrench With Hex Bit: https://amzn.to/2uM1MuT Tube Cutter 1/4-inch to 1-1/8-inch: https://amzn.to/2OdRbQX Tube Cutter 1/4-inch to 2-5/8-inch: https://amzn.to/2CLUYnj SuperCool Slide Rule: https://amzn.to/2QdbcZx Ball Valve Refrigerant Hose Set: https://amzn.to/2wSbETX Low Loss Refrigerant Hose Set: https://amzn.to/2wQazfy HVAC Fish Scale: https://amzn.to/2oRyI1O ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🛒 For a Complete List of Tools and Parts Visit my Amazon Page: https://amzn.to/2Q3QTOA ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🅿️ Want to Support This Channel? You can donate via PayPal: paypal.me/WordofAdviceTV ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📷 Interested in What Gear I use to Film my Videos? Sony A6300 16-50mm: https://amzn.to/2OmLSPF Sony 35mm Fixed Lense: https://amzn.to/2LPAU3A Extra Batteries: https://amzn.to/3c8QBj1 Memory Card (2): https://amzn.to/34rcwQ1 60" Tripod: https://amzn.to/2mLXrU0 Bird-Eye View Tripod: https://amzn.to/3b3RWYy Rode VideoMicro Microphone: https://amzn.to/2Ol9KDp Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3ed5Wkv Neewer Halo Light (2): https://amzn.to/2LTANUK Viltrox LED Light Panel: https://amzn.to/39ZbSu4 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🙏 We would greatly appreciate it if you considered supporting our channel while shopping on Amazon by buying anything you need on Amazon after clicking on one of the links above. This gives us a small commission at no additional cost to you and helps us continue producing more videos! Thanks a million for your support!! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes. All appliance and HVAC repair work should be done by a trained professional. Word of Advice TV is not responsible for any possible damages or injuries caused by the use or misuse of the provided information. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📥 SPONSORS / Collabs: Would you like to partner with Word of Advice TV? 🤝 Email: [email protected] ✍️