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Guy_Roan
Explorer
Mar 18, 2016

How do I remove my AC/heating thermostat cover

My thermostat is a RVP and I am quite sure it needs to be replaced.
The problem is I can't get the cover off.
It is a RVP thermostat and the manual says to hold it by the top and bottom and gently pull away.
I can see the little nibs on the sides of each corner near the back that is holding it to the back plate, but no matter how hard I pull it won't come off, and I am afraid it is going to pull the whole thermostat off the wall.
I tried pushing in on one of the little nibs with a screw driver, but that didn't work.

Any one have the secret to getting it off ?

Guy

7 Replies

  • kcinokc's avatar
    kcinokc
    Explorer
    Mar 22, 2016
    I have the same type (RVP) and worked and worked trying to get the cover off. I ended up using a tiny flathead screwdriver and felt like I was breaking it and it did end up coming off the wall and is hanging by wires currently, but still works. I am going to replace it also. I basically shoved the screwdriver in the small crack you can see where it separates from the back mounted piece. Poking in the 4 small spots that look like it would help doesnt....they are actually clips inside holding the circuit board.
  • NanciL's avatar
    NanciL
    Explorer II
    Mar 18, 2016
    newman fulltimer wrote:
    pull foward from the top down


    Thanks,
    Ours gave us fits all day yesterday, and would go on and off, and we had to keep lowering the temp setting.
    Today it is working fine, (as it is supposed to)

    the next time it screws up, I'll try it that way

    Jack L
  • bobndot's avatar
    bobndot
    Explorer III
    Mar 18, 2016
    Guy Roan wrote:
    bobndot wrote:
    When I doubt 'youtube' can be your friend.

    "How to replace thermostat batteries" it will visual show you how to pop off the cover.


    I guess you didn't look at the make of mine !
    It doesn't have any batteries in it, and when I looked at those they are different.

    I was hoping and still am that someone with the same thermostat and has taken the cover off will chime in.

    Jack L


    They pop off the same way with or without.
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Mar 18, 2016
    try a tiny screwdriver where those tabs are amazing how strong those clips are.even if it pops off the wall there should some extra wire.
  • Guy_Roan's avatar
    Guy_Roan
    Explorer
    Mar 18, 2016
    bobndot wrote:
    When I doubt 'youtube' can be your friend.

    "How to replace thermostat batteries" it will visual show you how to pop off the cover.


    I guess you didn't look at the make of mine !
    It doesn't have any batteries in it, and when I looked at those they are different.

    I was hoping and still am that someone with the same thermostat and has taken the cover off will chime in.

    Jack L
  • bobndot's avatar
    bobndot
    Explorer III
    Mar 18, 2016
    When I doubt 'youtube' can be your friend.

    "How to replace thermostat batteries" it will visual show you how to pop off the cover.

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