Reddit reviews 24 Volt Transformer, C Wire Adapter Thermostats, Compatible with Ecobee, Nest and Honeywell Smart Wifi Thermostat, Ring Nest Hello Skybell August Doorbell (White)
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24V C WIRE POWER ADAPTER: plugs into your standard 110 v/120 v outlet and converts to 24 volt AC current24 VOLT TRANSFORMER FOR THERMOSTAT AND DOORBELL: powers up smart thermostats for (Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell, Emerson Sensi, Hive, etc.) and doorbells (Ring, Nest Hello, Skybell, August) that require 24 volt power for operationUL certified: UL certification passed, stable and durable operation 24V transformerEASY INSTALLATION: 2 pin non-polarity wires support easy and quick install, 23 ft cable is long enough to plug it into an electrical outlet inside or outside your housePACKING LIST: 1 x C wire adapter, 1 bag (50 pieces) of cable clips; Note: Please add a 50W Watt 25 Ohm Resistor if you use this transformer to power a doorbell. The brand mentioned above is just for demonstrating compatibility
I was looking at transformers. This one particularly: 24 Volt Transformer, C Wire Adapter Thermostats, Compatible with Ecobee
Until I came across a customer review with this picture and caption: This destroyed my Honeywell Lyric Thermostat
Would you be willing to share pictures of your ecobee setup with your transformers?
Buy this transformer. I've used it for two Simplisafe doorbell cameras, works great.
24 Volt Transformer, C Wire... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MT5VWQN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
May not be a standard 24vac controlled furnace so need to verify what you have - may not be a C connection handy. Depending on the furnace you could also add a simple relay or fan control center there.
One simple solution can be to add a transformer near the thermostat.