The Nest thermostat is one of the best-selling smart thermostats you can get. And for good reason. It learns your temperature preferences and makes an energy-efficient schedule to match. And by geofencing with your phone, the Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest E know when you’re at your residence or out and about and can adjust temperatures to help you save even more.
The Nest is compatible with a wide range of 24-volt heating and cooling systems, but it’s always a smart idea to visit the Nest thermostat compatibility checker before installing one. Don’t forget to talk with your energy company for valuable rebates, because you could be able to get a Nest for free or close to it.
Once you’ve made sure it’s compatible, you can either install it on your own or hire a HVAC pro like Parker County Cooling & Heating. 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 home or HVAC system is older, you might not have one of these wires. In most cases, Nest says this isn’t a problem as the thermostat can draw 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 Problems
The Google Nest Thermostat is better than outdated programmable thermostats that rely on a combination of wiring and AA batteries for power.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 connect to Wi-Fi, power its digital display and run your heating and cooling system.
8 Common Nest Thermostat Malfunctions
If it can’t draw enough electricity, Nest says you might run into 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 making strange noises, like 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 constantly working, won’t run or turns off and on rapidly in a short period of time.
You may believe something is suspect with your heating and cooling system, but if you just got the Nest, we suggest you start with your thermostat initially. This is especially pertinent if the weather is mild, and you haven’t been using your heat or air conditioning frequently.
Our Pros Can Solve Nest Thermostat Issues
If you’ve gone through Nest thermostat troubleshooting by yourself but can’t fix the problem, a smart thermostat pro like one from Parker County Cooling & Heating can provide support. We can identify the problem and add a C-wire, if required.
Smart thermostats including the Nest are designed to make your life simpler, by automatic energy-efficient programming and the ability to check temperatures while you’re away from home. It’s an annoying experience when yours won’t run correctly, but our heating and cooling experts at Parker County Cooling & Heating can fix the trouble quickly.
If you’re experiencing atypical heating and cooling behavior with your new Nest, reach out to us at 817-380-5213 to book your appointment today.