Thermostat Wiring for Dummies Quiz

What does the white wire connect to in a thermostat system?

• The auxiliary heat

• The compressor

• The fan

• The common wire

Which wire is typically used for the compressor?

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

• Blue

What is the function of the green wire in thermostat wiring?

• Connects to the heat pump

• Connects to the fan

• Connects to the auxiliary heat

• Connects to the common wire

Which wire is used for the heat pump if present?

• Red

• Blue

• White

• Orange

What do the abbreviations 'RH' and 'RC' stand for in thermostat wiring?

• Regular Heat and Regular Cool

• Remote Heat and Remote Cool

• Right Heat and Right Cool

• Red Heat and Red Cool

What is the purpose of the blue wire in a thermostat system?

• It is the common wire

• It connects to the auxiliary heat

• It connects to the compressor

• It connects to the fan

Which wire is often not needed for most users according to the text?

• Orange

• Black

• Green

• Yellow

What is a common issue with many thermostats on the market?

• They don't have a fan connection

• They lack a compressor connection

• They require a 'C' wire

• They don't support auxiliary heat

What is the main source of confusion in thermostat wiring?

• The number of wires

• The type of wires used

• The color of the wires

• The length of the wires

What is the purpose of the thermostat wiring video mentioned in the text?

• To explain the C-wire issue

• To show how to install a thermostat

• To compare different thermostats

• To simplify thermostat wiring