Did I blow my system?
I was following the instructions in this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/smarthome/comments/vgoaa6/im_not_good_with_electrics_at_all_i_think_this_is/
as I also have an old t202 I am looking to switch to an ecobee/smart thermostat.
Here’s the sequence of events:
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I cut the power to my thermostat via electric breaker box.
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I opened up my t202.
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I toggled the switch from 120v to 24v. (major brain fart given the instructions in the other reddit thread but I figured you could just toggle it, idk Im just a gir)
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I turned the power back on to my thermostat.
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Smoke and popping.
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Cut the power back off via electric breaker box.
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Switched the voltage back to 120v.
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Turned the power back on.
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T202 will not display anything.
I know this is karma for trying to be Barb the Builder, how should I proceed…?
And how would an electrician proceed since I presume I’ll need to hire one to fix this misfortune I have inflicted on myself. It’s not super cold in Chicago rn but not warm enough to go very long without a working hvac system.
Thanks in Advance!!
Posted Feb 15, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC