What Voltage Is C Wire

WHAT IS A C

What voltage should be on the C wire?

The C wire, a.k.a. the “common wire”, allows a constant flow of 24 VAC (volts AC) power to a smart thermostat.

Does my C wire have power?

Typically, the wires that provide the power (often called the “hot” wires) are labeled Rc (cooling) and Rh (heating). They provide a source of 24V power coming from the HVAC control board. … That’s what the other wires do. So, the c wire doesn’t actually provide the power.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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