How To Uninstall Ecobee Thermostat Sensor From The Wall?

There is no information on how to remove Ecobee smart thermostats from your home since the company does not provide directions on how to do so. Ecobee is quite excellent at offering instructions on how to install and manage your smart thermostat.

The directions they provided on how to remove the backplate were the next best thing we could find.

The Ecobee thermostat is joined to the backplate, which is the component that is bolted into the wall and holds the Ecobee in place.

What is the procedure for removing the backplate from my Ecobee?

Placing your thumb and index finger on the backplate will allow you to gently detach your thermostat from the backplate, which is the first step in removing the Ecobee backplate. After that, exert some force against the Ecobee3 Lite.

To remove the backplate from the wall, remove the screws that are attached to it.

For what it’s worth, we think this information is severely lacking all by itself. To remove the backplate, the wires will need to be removed and handled separately.

If the power has not been cut off to these wires, they will be very hot to the touch. Do not tamper with energized wires if the power has not been turned off first.

In addition, if you wish to entirely remove your Ecobee thermostat from your home, the information provided here is insufficient. If the power is not turned off, there is a risk that the HVAC equipment may be damaged or that you will electrocute yourself.

Before you start working on this project, make sure the power is turned off. We will talk about this again. A secure environment is essential.

How to Take Off the Ecobee Thermostat That Is Attached to the Wall?

Turn off the power to your heating and cooling systems.

Find the circuit breaker for your HVAC system, then turn the breaker for the HVAC off. It will turn off the electricity to your HVAC system. In certain cases, turning off the breaker is unnecessary since there is a power switch positioned next to the furnace that may be used instead.

Make sure the power is turned off.

The screen of the eco-bee should be completely dark and black. You will not be able to connect to it using the app or make any adjustments to the temperature there.

If the screen on the Ecobee is still showing information, try adjusting the temperature to see whether the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems were only partly switched off. Turn on either the heat or the air conditioning, depending on the time of year.

To do this, set the thermostat to a temperature that is either lower or higher than what it is now reporting on the display. It shouldn’t take too long until you hear a relay switch, and then shortly after that, the fan should begin to rotate.

Nothing happening is a positive indication, so keep your fingers crossed! At this point, all that remains is for you to find out how to deactivate the Ecobee device. There is a chance that there is an additional breaker that has to be turned.

Remove the Ecobee Thermostat completely from its mounting in the wall.

You are now in a position where you can follow the guidelines that Ecobee provided, which we previously discussed. Maintain contact between the trim plate and the wall if it is already attached. When the thermostat has been removed, the backplate and trim plate may then be taken off.

When the Ecobee 4 or a subsequent model is removed, it will produce a clicking sound. The Ecobee 3 may be removed smoothly and quietly without creating any clicking sounds.

The clicking sound was included as a positive feedback mechanism so that you could determine whether or not the component had been correctly placed.

Disconnect any wires that are attached to the terminals on the backplate.

Take a photo of the wiring configuration or make a mental note of which wires connect to which terminal. Be very careful to take note of whether or not you have a common wire.

There is going to be a wire that goes to the terminal that is labeled “C.” If you DO NOT have a Common wire, be sure to do step 7 before moving on.

The switch will be moved to the off position for each terminal that requires the installation of a wire. When you are pulling the wire away from that terminal, give this switch a light push and keep it down while you do so.

The switch will return to its normal position after the wire has been removed, which is at the same level as the other switches.

Remove the two screws that are securing the backplate and trim plate to their respective positions (if installed).

It is time to either take off or put on the trim plate that was previously there. If you want to reinstall your Ecobee Thermostat, you may do so by following these procedures in the opposite order.

Take note that the trim plate cannot be removed without first severing the connection between the backplate and the wires.

Detach the PEK from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system if you do not have a common wire.

PEK stands for Power Extender Kit. Your home’s HVAC system, which is typically installed in either the attic or the basement, is linked to the PEK. It should not be confused with the condenser that is located outdoors.

Fill up any Cracks or Holes in the wall.

Now is the time to patch up the two holes left by the Eco Bee thermostat if your replacement thermostat is not going to cover them when it is installed.

Place the replacement thermostat in its location (This is IMPORTANT).

It is not safe to turn on the electricity when the cables are unsecured. Turning off the electricity is the safest option until you can replace the thermostat with another device.

Be very careful if you decide to replace your Eco Bee with a different model of the same brand. Backwards compatibility is only available between the Eco Bee Smart Thermostat and the Eco Bee 4 backplate.

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It is not available on any of the other Eco Bee models (Eco Bee 3 Lite or Eco Bee 3). These previous versions each had their own unique backplates and wiring configurations.

Use Extra Caution, and don’t attempt to Forcibly Fit Anything That Isn’t Designed to Do so. You may locate a help page on Eco Bee’s website that is specifically devoted to this subject by clicking here.

How to Take Off the Eco-Bee Sensors That Are Attached to the Wall?

If you are going to take apart the Eco Bee Thermostat, you may be interested in learning how to take apart the sensors as well. The Eco-Bee sensor wall mounts may be removed from your wall by following these instructions, which will walk you through the process.

If all that is required of you is to switch out the battery, then you just need to do the first step in the process that explains how to remove the Eco Bee sensor from the wall.

Detach the Room Sensor from its Mounting on the wall.

The battery cover is the Wall Mount itself. To remove the sensor, first locate the recessed corner on the back of the sensor using your finger. It will allow you to remove the sensor.

You may pull the sensor off the cover from the recessed corner using either your finger or a tool. It should be done very carefully. In most situations, we can utilize my finger.

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When we take the Room Sensor away from the wall, we make an effort to avoid accidentally damaging the wall by using our fingers to keep the battery cover or wall mount in place against the wall.

Using the Appropriate Method, Detach the Wall Mount from the Wall.

If it is screwed in, you will need to remove the screw using a screwdriver. If mounted using adhesive tape, heat the tape with hot air to make it stickier. Pull carefully, starting from one side, until the object is gone.

Heal any Damage to the Wall (if any exists).

Fix any holes that the screws may have made. You may use Goo Gone to eliminate any sticky residue that is still present after cleaning.

Take off the smart sensor that is attached to the wall mount.

Just snapping the Smart Sensor onto the wall mount is required to successfully install it. It is possible to get rid of it by applying the approach in reverse.

Pull the Smart Sensor towards you from the top, rear side of the sensor while holding the wall mount in place against the wall with one hand. Do this while using your other hand to keep the wall mounted against the wall.

There is a cutout on the back of the Smart Sensor that corresponds to a recess on the wall mount, so that it may be attached to the wall. If you pull from this location, the sensor will be ripped off the wall mount along with the wall mount, inflicting more damage than is necessary.

With the Appropriate Method, remove the Wall Mount from the wall.

If it is screwed in, you will need to remove the screw using a screwdriver.

If mounted using adhesive tape, heat the tape with hot air to make it stickier. Pull carefully, starting from one side, until the object is gone.

Make Repairs to the Wall Damage (if any exist).

Fix any holes that the screws may have made. You may use Goo Gone to eliminate any sticky residue that is still present after cleaning.