Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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This video will show you how to run your furnace or AC unit even if you don't have a thermostat.
This is how to bypass a thermostat. This could be useful for situations where you are working in a construction environment or if the thermostat has failed and you need to turn on the heat or AC in an emergency situation.
The process is fairly simple and I go through and explain each of the different color options that are typically found in a standard thermostat cable.

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0:00 - No Thermostat Intro
0:16 - Considerations
0:46 - Which Wires To Cross
2:13 - Which Wires NOT To Cross
2:58 - Summary
3:43 - SUBSCRIBE!!!

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Ben