Is a New Thermostat Required When Installing a GE AC Unit?

Updated 05/20/2025 | Published 05/16/2025

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GE Appliances Deluxe Plus RV AC - 15,000 Btu - Black - AC Unit Only

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Question:

I already have a single stage thermostat on my wall, would I still need the GE installation kit for this unit?

asked by: Tim E

Expert Reply:

Hey Tim, thanks for reaching out!

If you're replacing a GE AC unit, then the GE Appliances Deluxe Plus RV AC # GE64FR will work with your thermostat, but if you're replacing a different brand of AC with this GE, then we'll need to get you a whole kit.

You'll need the kit # GE35ZR if you have a ducted system (like in your house) or the kit # GE72ZR if you have a ductless system.

What AC unit are you replacing?

expert reply by: Jon G

Tim E.

5/20/2025

I have a dometic ducted system, has the same thermostat as the GE just black and says dometic instead of GE. It is on a 2020 Freedom Express Select Edition.

Jon G.

5/20/2025

@TimE I believe you're talking about the Single Zone Thermostat for Dometic RV Air Conditioners # DMC79FR. While this does look similar, it is a different thermostat, so you'll need the whole GE kit.