How to Install a battery in a White Rodgers Thermostat Device
White Rodgers is a brand that needs no introduction in the thermostat market. It has been the industry leader with its thermostat devices that deliver the best cooling/heating experience to the user. It has kept its pace with the changing pace of the dynamic thermostat market with its smart thermostat devices.
Now, there have been certain queries from the users regarding the thermostat batteries. Not all, the White Rodgers thermostat accept batteries. Users have been on all the internet regarding the topic of how to add batteries to White Rodgers thermostat devices. Let’s have a look at some of these queries are as follows:
“I had bought a thermostat device 11 moths back, Suddenly the device has stopped responding properly, Sometimes the display goes out and nothing is shown on the device’s display screen, My friends have recommended me to change the battery of the thermostat device. I am a little confused about the battery replacement procedure. Can Anyone help me out on this!!!” – A customer’s query
“I am big fan of the White Rodgers thermostat devices. Ever since we installed thermostats in our house we have been using White Rodgers. Now, My thermostat device has been in use from the last 3 years without any issue. I believe this is the right time for me to replace the old batteries with the new one. Please suggest an appropriate method to replace the batteries from the thermostat device!!!!” – A customer’s query
As these days many of the new models are directly connected to the electrical system of the house. Some are hardwired along with a battery backup. Installing the batteries into the White Rodgers thermostat devices is very easy. But it has to be done very carefully so that the thermostat device performs efficiently and effectively.
Now, let’s get started with the process to install batteries in the White Rodgers thermostat devices.
Step 1:
The White Rodgers company provides the battery along with the thermostat devices. Look at the back of the thermostat devices, you will find a battery compartment. There will be battery in the battery compartment, pull and remove the battery tag. Have a look at the front display. If the batteries are good, The front panel will show the four bars. Incase if the front panel is not showing four bars then there is a requirement to install new batteries.
Step 2:
Turn the thermostat device OFF and remove it from the base.
Step 3:
Turn over the thermostat device and remove the battery panel.
Step 4:
Remove the Old batteries from the thermostat device.
Step 5:
Insert the new batteries and reattach the battery panel into its place. Turn over the thermostat device and check at the front panel that the battery shows full bars.
Step 6:
Fix the thermostat device back to the wall again.
Things to be considered while replacing the batteries:
- Carefully release/slide the thermostat from the wall mount plate. Also, it is advisable to remove the connectors at the back of the thermostat.
- Carefully pry the device cover, If there are old batteries attached and dispose the old ones and insert the new ones in to the appropriate slots where the (+) sign indicates towards the thermostat. Most of the thermostat devices use the AA or AAA alkaline batteries while some use the volt lithium batteries (The ones used in watches).
- Carefully reattach thermostat device cover to its place and remount the thermostat device at its place.
Note: As a precaution, It is always recommended by experts to replace the batteries of the thermostat devices on a annual basis.
In the above mentioned article we have tried to simplify the process to insert or attach the batteries to a White Rodgers thermostat device. Along with this we have also tried to mention the precautions that are to be taken or considered while adding a battery to the thermostat device.
I hope the content was of some help!!!!
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