R the r terminal is the power.
Carrier ac thermostat wiring.
Color of wire and termination.
The common wire sometimes referred to as the c wire is what s responsible for delivering constant power to your thermostat.
Red wire to rh or rc which are usually bonded.
For programmable thermostats and smart thermostats c wires are essential for setting a schedule or having your heat or air conditioner turn on at a desired temperature while some units can run without a c wire even brands like nest recommend having one for optimal.
The thermostat is the primary way to control heating and cooling in your home and it can be as simple or advanced as you want from traditional to smart thermostats carrier gives you top of the line controls for your home heating cooling and air quality needs.
My paperback and e book.
Carrier to honeywell thermostat wiring carrier air to air heat pump model fv4bnf003000aaaa with electric backup dehumidifier and outdoor temp and humidity sensor.
From the unit to the thermostat i have 10 wires 2 of them being my outdoor temp and humidity sensor.
Carrier thermostat wiring honeywell thermostat wiring it s all basically the same.
It is a red wire and comes from the transformer usually located in the air handler for split systems but you may find the transformer in the condensing unit.