Installed new thermostat with hole upside down. Just realized it goes at the 12 o'clock position. Can I leave it like that? : r/MechanicAdvice
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How a Thermostat Heat Anticipator Actually Works
Thermostat hole position & Gasket Orientation
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Mistakes made when hooking up a thermostat Avoid them watch
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What if the thermostat was in upside down?
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Upside down and backwards thermostats seem to be a common thing
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How can I replace my horizontal thermostat with a vertical one
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