The Nest thermostat is one of the most popular smart thermostats on the market today. And for good reason. It picks up on your temperature preferences and develops 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 house or away and can raise and lower temperatures to help you save even more.
The Nest works with a vast range of 24-volt heating and cooling systems, but it’s always a wise idea to use the Nest thermostat compatibility checker before installing one. Don’t forget to talk with your energy company for valuable rebates, as you could be able to get a Nest for free or close to it.
Once you’ve confirmed it’s compatible, you can either wire it on your own or contact a HVAC pro like Everest Heating & Cooling. If you’re wiring it on your own, you’ll notice a terminal for the C-wire, or common wire. This wire is just used for powering your thermostat. If your house or HVAC system is older, you might not have one of these wires. In most cases, Nest says this isn’t a setback as the thermostat can get adequate power from other heating and cooling wires.
In some instances, your heating and cooling system could 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 aging programmable thermostats that have a combination of wiring and AA batteries for power. It has 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 Issues
If it can’t get adequate electricity, Nest says you may run into some of these problems:
- Poor battery life.
- Thermostat motion sensing won’t work.
- Your thermostat occasionally disconnects from Wi-Fi.
- Your system unexpectedly turns on or off, or won’t shut off.
- Your system is creating strange noises, including 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, along the lines of “heating is delayed for 2:30 minutes.”
- The system fan is always on, won’t switch on or turns off and on frequently in a short period of time.
You may think something is up with your heating and cooling system, but if you just started using the Nest, we suggest you start with your thermostat initially. This is especially timely if the weather is temperate, and you haven’t been running your heat or air conditioning consistently.
Our Professionals Can Solve Nest Thermostat Problems
If you’ve attempted Nest thermostat troubleshooting on your own but can’t repair the problem, a smart thermostat specialist like one from Everest Heating & Cooling can provide support. We can identify the malfunction and put in a C-wire, if necessary.
Smart thermostats such as the Nest are designed to make your life simpler, with automatic energy-efficient programming and the ability to monitor temperatures while you’re on the go. It’s a frustrating experience when yours won’t run correctly, but our heating and cooling pros at Everest Heating & Cooling can resolve the problem quickly.
If you’re experiencing weird heating and cooling behavior with your new Nest, reach out to us at 913-845-9463 to schedule your appointment right away.
