The Nest thermostat is one of the top-selling smart thermostats on the market today. And for good reason. It figures out your temperature preferences and makes 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 residence or out and about and can change temps to help you save even more.
The Nest can be used with a full range of 24-volt heating and cooling systems, but it’s always a good idea to use the Nest thermostat compatibility checker before installing one. Don’t forget to check with your energy company for valuable rebates, as you may 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 call a HVAC professional like Marios Air Conditioning. If you’re wiring it yourself, you’ll see a terminal for the C-wire, or common wire. This wire is just 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 because the thermostat can draw ample power from other heating and cooling wires.
In some cases, your heating and cooling system may require that C-wire. And here’s why.
Why Your Nest Keeps Losing Power and Other Malfunctions
The Google Nest Thermostat is better than outdated programmable thermostats that use a combination of wiring and AA batteries for power. It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and wiring to sync with Wi-Fi, power its digital display and operate your heating and cooling system.
8 Common Nest Thermostat Problems
If it can’t get enough power, Nest says you may have some of these issues:
- Poor battery life.
- Thermostat motion sensing won’t operate.
- Your thermostat sometimes disconnects from Wi-Fi.
- Your system abruptly turns on or off, or won’t turn off.
- Your system is creating 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 notice on your Nest thermostat’s screen, like “heating is delayed for 2:30 minutes.”
- The system fan is always on, won’t turn on or turns off and on rapidly in a short period of time.
You might think something is wrong with your heating and cooling system, but if you just installed the Nest, we recommend you begin with your thermostat right away. This is especially pertinent if the weather is mild, and you haven’t been relying on your heat or air conditioning frequently.
Our Professionals Can Resolve Nest Thermostat Troubles
If you’ve attempted Nest thermostat troubleshooting without help but can’t fix the issue, a smart thermostat pro including one from Marios Air Conditioning can assist you. We can determine the issue and add a C-wire, if necessary.
Smart thermostats such as the Nest are made to make your life more convenient, through automatic energy-efficient programming and the option to monitor temperatures while you’re away from home. It’s a frustrating experience when yours won’t operate properly, but our heating and cooling pros at Marios Air Conditioning can resolve the issue quickly.
If you’re going through strange heating and cooling behavior with your new Nest, reach out to us at 760-314-4766 to set up your appointment right away.