The Nest thermostat is one of the most popular smart thermostats you can get. And for good reason. It figures out your temperature preferences and creates 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 home or out and about and can adjust settings 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 use the Nest thermostat compatibility checker before installing one. Don’t forget to talk with your energy provider for valuable rebates, since you might be able to get a Nest for free or close to it.
Once you’ve confirmed it’s compatible, you can either hook it up on your own or hire a HVAC professional like Enertek Air Conditioning & Heating. If you’re putting it in yourself, you’ll notice a terminal for the C-wire, or common wire. This wire is only used for powering your thermostat. If your house 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 as the thermostat can draw ample power from other heating and cooling wires.
In some cases, 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 better than aging programmable thermostats that have a combination of wiring and AA batteries for power. It uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and wiring to sync with Wi-Fi, power its digital display and run your heating and cooling system.
8 Common Nest Thermostat Issues
If it can’t draw ample electricity, Nest says you could encounter some of these troubles:
- Poor battery life.
- Thermostat motion sensing won’t work.
- Your thermostat every now and then disconnects from Wi-Fi.
- Your system abruptly turns on or off, or won’t turn off.
- Your system is creating odd noises, such as 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, along the lines of “heating is delayed for 2:30 minutes.”
- The system fan is constantly on, won’t run or turns off and on repeatedly in a short period of time.
You might worry something is up with your heating and cooling system, but if you just installed the Nest, we advise you start with your thermostat initially. This is especially timely if the weather is moderate, and you haven’t been running your heat or air conditioning much.
Our Professionals Can Solve Nest Thermostat Problems
If you’ve tried Nest thermostat troubleshooting without help but can’t repair the issue, a smart thermostat professional including one from Enertek Air Conditioning & Heating can assist you. We can diagnose the malfunction and install a C-wire, if necessary.
Smart thermostats including the Nest are made to make your life simpler, with automatic energy-efficient programming and the ability to check settings while you’re away from home. It’s a time-consuming experience when yours won’t run properly, but our heating and cooling specialists at Enertek Air Conditioning & Heating can resolve the trouble fast.
If you’re going through weird heating and cooling behavior with your new Nest, call us at (818) 727-9993 to set up your appointment now.
