The Nest thermostat is one of the most popular smart thermostats on the market today. And for good reason. It learns your temperature preferences and develops an energy-efficient schedule to match. And using geofencing with your phone, the Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest E are aware of when you’re at your house or out and about and can change temps to help you save even more.
The Nest can be used with a wide range of 24-volt heating and cooling systems, but it’s always a good idea to visit the Nest thermostat compatibility checker before purchasing one. Don’t forget to check with your energy company for valuable rebates, since you could be able to get a Nest for free or close to it.
Once you’ve checked it’s compatible, you can either install it on your own or call a HVAC professional like Struven Heating & Cooling. If you’re putting it in yourself, you’ll notice a terminal for the C-wire, or common wire. This wire is solely used for powering your thermostat. If your residence or HVAC system is older, you might not have one of these wires. In most cases, Nest says this isn’t an issue since the thermostat can draw adequate power from other heating and cooling wires.
Sometimes, your heating and cooling system may have to have that C-wire. And here’s why.
Why Your Nest Keeps Losing Power and Other Issues
The Google Nest Thermostat is better than older programmable thermostats that use a combination of wiring and AA batteries for power. It uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and wiring to connect to Wi-Fi, power its digital display and turn on your heating and cooling system.
8 Common Nest Thermostat Problems
If it can’t receive ample juice, Nest says you might have some of these troubles:
- Poor battery life.
- Thermostat motion sensing won’t operate.
- Your thermostat every now and then disconnects from Wi-Fi.
- Your system suddenly turns on or off, or won’t turn off.
- Your system is producing strange noises, including chattering, stuttering, clicking or thumping.
- Heating or cooling is short cycling, or frequently turning on and off in a short period of time.
- There is a delay notification on your Nest thermostat’s screen, such as “heating is delayed for 2:30 minutes.”
- The system fan is continuously running, won’t turn on or turns off and on rapidly in a short period of time.
You could worry something is suspect with your heating and cooling system, but if you just started using the Nest, we advise you start with your thermostat initially. This is especially pertinent if the weather is moderate, and you haven’t been using your heat or air conditioning much.
Our Specialists Can Fix Nest Thermostat Troubles
If you’ve attempted Nest thermostat troubleshooting by yourself but can’t repair the dilemma, a smart thermostat professional such as one from Struven Heating & Cooling can support you. We can determine the issue and add a C-wire, if necessary.
Smart thermostats including the Nest are made to make your life more convenient, with automatic energy-efficient programming and the option to check settings while you’re out. It’s an annoying experience when yours won’t operate correctly, but our heating and cooling experts at Struven Heating & Cooling can resolve the problem fast.
If you’re running into weird heating and cooling behavior with your new Nest, call us at 219-292-0956 to set up your appointment now.