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Replacing the wall control thermostat for your Empire air handler

• Shut off the house circuit breakers for your air handler to disconnect electrical power.
• Remove the cover of the existing wall control thermostat. Follow the instructions in the owner's manual for the existing thermostat to remove its cover.
• Remove the thermostat mounting screws and pull the thermostat out from the wall slightly to access thermostat wires.
• Disconnect the thermostat wires and remove the existing wall control thermostat.
• Connect the wires to the new wall control thermostat.
• Mount the new thermostat to the wall using the mounting screws. Install the thermostat cover.
• Reset the house circuit breakers for the central air conditioner to restore electrical power.

Common replacement parts for Empire air handlers

• Air filter. The air filter traps dust and lint from air going to the evaporator.
• Blower motor. The blower motor spins the blower wheel to circulate air through the evaporator and throughout your home.
• Electronic control board. The electronic control board receives signals from the thermostat and cycles the air handler on and off as needed to maintain the set temperature in your home.