The Nest thermostat is one of the top-selling smart thermostats on the market today. And for good reason. It picks up on your temperature preferences and creates an energy-efficient schedule to match. And through geofencing with your phone, the Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest E are aware of when you’re at your home or out and about and can change temperatures to help you save even more.
The Nest can be used with a vast range of 24-volt heating and cooling systems, but it’s always a good idea to visit the Nest thermostat compatibility checker before getting 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 without help or hire a HVAC specialist like Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating. If you’re installing it on your own, 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 the majority of cases, Nest says this isn’t a setback since the thermostat can get enough power from other heating and cooling wires.
Sometimes, your heating and cooling system could need that C-wire. And here’s why.
Why Your Nest Keeps Losing Power and Other Issues
The Google Nest Thermostat is an improvement from older programmable thermostats that use a combination of wiring and AA batteries for power. It has 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 electricity, Nest says you might have some of these issues:
- Poor battery life.
- Thermostat motion sensing won’t work.
- 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, like 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 notice 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 frequently in a short period of time.
You may believe something is wrong with your heating and cooling system, but if you just installed the Nest, we advise you check 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 Resolve Nest Thermostat Troubles
If you’ve attempted Nest thermostat troubleshooting by yourself but can’t fix the issue, a smart thermostat pro like one from Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating can support you. We can pinpoint the malfunction and put in a C-wire, if required.
Smart thermostats like the Nest are made to make your life more convenient, by automatic energy-efficient programming and the ability to monitor temperatures while you’re away from home. It’s a time-consuming experience when yours won’t run correctly, but our heating and cooling pros at Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating can resolve the trouble quickly.
If you’re running into weird heating and cooling behavior with your new Nest, call us at 641-628-3621 to schedule your appointment right away.
