The Nest thermostat is one of the most popular smart thermostats you can buy. And for good reason. It learns your temperature preferences and makes an energy-efficient schedule to match. And using geofencing with your phone, the Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest E realize when you’re at your residence or away and can adjust settings to help you save even more.
The Nest can be used with a full range of 24-volt heating and cooling systems, but it’s always a smart idea to use the Nest thermostat compatibility checker before installing one. Don’t forget to check with your energy company for valuable rebates, since you might be able to get a Nest for free or close to it.
Once you’ve made sure it’s compatible, you can either hook it up yourself or hire a HVAC specialist like LTS Plumbing & Heating Inc.. If you’re putting it in on your own, you’ll spot a terminal for the C-wire, or common wire. This wire is just used for powering your thermostat. If your residence or HVAC system is older, you might not have one of these wires. In the majority of cases, Nest says this isn’t an issue as the thermostat can get ample power from other heating and cooling wires.
In some instances, your heating and cooling system may require that C-wire. And here’s why.
Why Your Nest Keeps Losing Power and Other Issues
The Google Nest Thermostat is a step up from outdated programmable thermostats that have a combination of wiring and AA batteries for power. It uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and wiring to link to Wi-Fi, power its digital display and turn on your heating and cooling system.
8 Common Nest Thermostat Malfunctions
If it can’t get enough juice, Nest says you may run into some of these issues:
- Poor battery life.
- Thermostat motion sensing won’t operate.
- Your thermostat occasionally disconnects from Wi-Fi.
- Your system suddenly turns on or off, or won’t stop running.
- Your system is producing odd noises, such as chattering, stuttering, clicking or thumping.
- Heating or cooling is short cycling, or constantly turning on and off in a short period of time.
- There is a delay message on your Nest thermostat’s screen, such as “heating is delayed for 2:30 minutes.”
- The system fan is always running, won’t turn on or turns off and on rapidly in a short period of time.
You may believe something is wrong with your heating and cooling system, but if you just started using the Nest, we suggest you begin with your thermostat first. This is especially pertinent if the weather is temperate, and you haven’t been relying on your heat or air conditioning consistently.
Our Professionals Can Fix Nest Thermostat Problems
If you’ve gone through Nest thermostat troubleshooting on your own but can’t repair the issue, a smart thermostat specialist such as one from LTS Plumbing & Heating Inc. can assist you. We can pinpoint the issue and add a C-wire, if needed.
Smart thermostats such as the Nest are created to make your life simpler, through automatic energy-efficient programming and the option to monitor temps while you’re on the go. It’s an annoying experience when yours won’t run like it should, but our heating and cooling specialists at LTS Plumbing & Heating Inc. can take care of the trouble quickly.
If you’re experiencing strange heating and cooling behavior with your new Nest, give us a call at 570-648-0748 to set up your appointment now.