The Nest thermostat is one of the best-selling smart thermostats on the market today. And for good reason. It figures out your temperature preferences and makes an energy-efficient schedule to match. And by geofencing with your phone, the Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest E realize when you’re at your residence or gone and can raise and lower temps to help you save even more.
The Nest works with a full range of 24-volt heating and cooling systems, but it’s always a smart idea to check the Nest thermostat compatibility checker before purchasing one. Don’t forget to contact your energy provider for valuable rebates, as you may be able to get a Nest for free or close to it.
Once you’ve confirmed it’s compatible, you can either install it yourself or call a HVAC professional like Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning. If you’re installing it on your own, you’ll notice a terminal for the C-wire, or common wire. This wire is only used for powering your thermostat. If your home or HVAC system is older, you might not have one of these wires. Most of the time, Nest says this isn’t a setback since the thermostat can draw enough power from other heating and cooling wires.
In some instances, your heating and cooling system could have to have that C-wire. And here’s why.
Why Your Nest Keeps Losing Power and Other Problems
The Google Nest Thermostat is a step up from outdated programmable thermostats that rely on a combination of wiring and AA batteries for power.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 operate your heating and cooling system.
8 Common Nest Thermostat Malfunctions
If it can’t draw adequate juice, Nest says you might encounter some of these problems:
- Poor battery life.
- Thermostat motion sensing is disabled.
- Your thermostat occasionally disconnects from Wi-Fi.
- Your system abruptly turns on or off, or won’t shut off.
- Your system is making odd noises, like chattering, stuttering, clicking or thumping.
- Heating or cooling is short cycling, or repeatedly 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 constantly working, won’t switch on or turns off and on repeatedly in a short period of time.
You might believe something is wrong with your heating and cooling system, but if you just started using the Nest, it’s best to start with your thermostat first. This is especially timely if the weather is moderate, and you haven’t been relying on your heat or air conditioning consistently.
Our Pros Can Solve Nest Thermostat Problems
If you’ve gone through Nest thermostat troubleshooting without help but can’t solve the problem, a smart thermostat pro like one from Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning can assist you. We can diagnose the problem and install a C-wire, if needed.
Smart thermostats like the Nest are made to make your life easier, by automatic energy-efficient programming and the opportunity to check temperatures while you’re on the go. It’s a time-consuming experience when yours won’t run correctly, but our heating and cooling specialists at Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning can resolve the issue quickly.
If you’re experiencing odd heating and cooling behavior with your new Nest, call us at 734-284-1224 to schedule your appointment now.
